Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF (VFMF) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VFMF
VFMF charges 0.18% annually. Among ETFs in the Multi-factor category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VFMF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P 500 QVM Multi-factor ETF | 0.11% | Jun 30, 2021 | VFMF vs QVML | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap 400 QVM Multi-factor ETF | 0.15% | Jun 30, 2021 | VFMF vs QVMM | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 QVM Multi-factor ETF | 0.15% | Jun 30, 2021 | VFMF vs QVMS | |
| Xtrackers Russell US Multifactor ETF | 0.17% | Nov 24, 2015 | VFMF vs DEUS | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | 0.27% | Aug 24, 2018 | VFMF vs AUSF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VFMF
Among ETFs in the Multi-factor category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equi... | 88 | Aug 31, 2017 | VFMF vs MFDX | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets E... | 88 | Aug 31, 2017 | VFMF vs MFEM | |
| Alpha Architect Global Factor Equity ETF | 84 | May 2, 2017 | VFMF vs AAVM | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 79 | Jun 22, 2017 | VFMF vs VSMV | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | 70 | Aug 31, 2017 | VFMF vs MFUS |
Top Performing VFMF Alternatives (YTD)
VFMF alternatives from the Multi-factor category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets E... | 8.20% | Aug 31, 2017 | VFMF vs MFEM | |
| Alpha Architect Global Factor Equity ETF | 6.19% | May 2, 2017 | VFMF vs AAVM | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | 4.93% | Aug 24, 2018 | VFMF vs AUSF | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equi... | 3.63% | Aug 31, 2017 | VFMF vs MFDX | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 QVM Multi-factor ETF | 3.59% | Jun 30, 2021 | VFMF vs QVMS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VFMF
VFMF alternatives from the Multi-factor category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 13.44% | Jun 22, 2017 | VFMF vs VSMV | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | 14.41% | Aug 24, 2018 | VFMF vs AUSF | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF | 14.82% | Jun 24, 2020 | VFMF vs PALC | |
| WisdomTree US Multifactor Fund | 15.33% | Jun 29, 2017 | VFMF vs USMF | |
| Xtrackers Russell US Multifactor ETF | 15.41% | Nov 24, 2015 | VFMF vs DEUS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VFMF
VFMF alternatives from the Multi-factor category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | -10.43% | Jun 22, 2017 | VFMF vs VSMV | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF | -10.54% | Jun 24, 2020 | VFMF vs PALC | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equi... | -10.66% | Aug 31, 2017 | VFMF vs MFDX | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | -10.84% | Aug 24, 2018 | VFMF vs AUSF | |
| Xtrackers Russell US Multifactor ETF | -11.30% | Nov 24, 2015 | VFMF vs DEUS |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VFMF vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VFMF vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VFMF vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VFMF vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VFMF vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VFMF vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VFMF vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VFMF vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VFMF vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VFMF vs VTV |
Often Compared With VFMF
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