Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF (VFMF) belongs to the Multi-factor category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VFMF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VFMF
VFMF charges 0.18% annually. There are 4 ETFs in the Multi-factor category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.11%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P 500 QVM Multi-factor ETF | 0.11% | 1.48B | Jun 2021 | VFMF vs QVML | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 QVM Multi-factor ETF | 0.15% | 250.60M | Jun 2021 | VFMF vs QVMS | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap 400 QVM Multi-factor ETF | 0.15% | 428.28M | Jun 2021 | VFMF vs QVMM | |
| Xtrackers Russell US Multifactor ETF | 0.17% | 300.67M | Nov 2015 | VFMF vs DEUS | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | 0.27% | 901.95M | Aug 2018 | VFMF vs AUSF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VFMF
VFMF has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 95. No ETFs in the Multi-factor category have higher risk-adjusted ranks; the top alternatives shown here go as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 93 | 155.09M | Jun 2017 | VFMF vs VSMV | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | 89 | 290.05M | Aug 2017 | VFMF vs MFUS | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 QVM Multi-factor ETF | 85 | 250.60M | Jun 2021 | VFMF vs QVMS | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | 80 | 901.95M | Aug 2018 | VFMF vs AUSF | |
| Xtrackers Russell US Multifactor ETF | 80 | 300.67M | Nov 2015 | VFMF vs DEUS |
Top Performing VFMF Alternatives (YTD)
VFMF is at 21.69% YTD. There is 1 ETF in the Multi-factor category with a higher YTD return, going as high as 21.97%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 QVM Multi-factor ETF | 21.97% | 250.60M | Jun 2021 | VFMF vs QVMS | |
| Principal U.S. Small Cap Multi-Factor ETF | 18.31% | 1.30B | Sep 2016 | VFMF vs PSC | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets E... | 16.47% | 149.92M | Aug 2017 | VFMF vs MFEM | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | 16.05% | 290.05M | Aug 2017 | VFMF vs MFUS | |
| Pacer Lunt MidCap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF | 15.63% | 53.99M | Jun 2020 | VFMF vs PAMC |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VFMF
VFMF has 12.93% 1-year volatility. There are 6 ETFs in the Multi-factor category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.50%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 9.50% | 155.09M | Jun 2017 | VFMF vs VSMV | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | 10.46% | 901.95M | Aug 2018 | VFMF vs AUSF | |
| Xtrackers Russell US Multifactor ETF | 11.17% | 300.67M | Nov 2015 | VFMF vs DEUS | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | 11.43% | 290.05M | Aug 2017 | VFMF vs MFUS | |
| WisdomTree US Multifactor Fund | 11.66% | 297.46M | Jun 2017 | VFMF vs USMF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VFMF
VFMF has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.08%. There are 5 ETFs in the Multi-factor category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.18%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | -5.18% | 155.09M | Jun 2017 | VFMF vs VSMV | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | -5.84% | 901.95M | Aug 2018 | VFMF vs AUSF | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | -6.39% | 290.05M | Aug 2017 | VFMF vs MFUS | |
| WisdomTree US Multifactor Fund | -6.47% | 297.46M | Jun 2017 | VFMF vs USMF | |
| Xtrackers Russell US Multifactor ETF | -6.83% | 300.67M | Nov 2015 | VFMF vs DEUS |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VTI, VGT and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 68 | 10.16% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VFMF vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 10.49% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VFMF vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 52 | 20.36% | 169.20B | Mar 2004 | VFMF vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 12.75% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | VFMF vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 28 | 5.02% | 378.80B | Jan 2004 | VFMF vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 70 | 11.15% | 97.00B | Jun 2008 | VFMF vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 90 | 14.21% | 96.20B | Nov 2006 | VFMF vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 29 | -0.54% | 398.10B | Apr 2007 | VFMF vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 75 | 9.71% | 129.60B | Apr 2006 | VFMF vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 93 | 16.37% | 254.20B | Jan 2004 | VFMF vs VTV |
Often Compared With VFMF
Investors most often compare VFMF with VFMO, VFMFX, AVUV. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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