Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF (VFMO) belongs to the Momentum category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VFMO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VFMO
VFMO charges 0.13% annually. There are 2 ETFs in the Momentum category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P 1500 Momentum Tilt ETF | 0.12% | 190.72M | Oct 2012 | VFMO vs MMTM | |
| JPMorgan U.S. Momentum Factor ETF | 0.12% | 2.51B | Nov 2017 | VFMO vs JMOM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | 0.13% | 21.99B | Oct 2015 | VFMO vs SPMO | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 0.15% | 28.16B | Apr 2013 | VFMO vs MTUM | |
| SEI Enhanced US Large Cap Momentum Factor ETF | 0.15% | 989.57M | May 2022 | VFMO vs SEIM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VFMO
VFMO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 77. There are 9 ETFs in the Momentum category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | 91 | 78.15M | May 2021 | VFMO vs QQQA | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 88 | 170.29M | Mar 2025 | VFMO vs FMTM | |
| VictoryShares US Value Momentum ETF | 88 | 265.83M | Oct 2017 | VFMO vs ULVM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Value with Momentum ETF | 85 | 110.21M | Jun 2011 | VFMO vs SPVM | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 84 | 257.92M | Dec 2007 | VFMO vs PIE |
Top Performing VFMO Alternatives (YTD)
VFMO is at 28.14% YTD. There are 9 ETFs in the Momentum category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 72.89%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Dorsey Wright Technology Momentum ETF | 72.89% | 851.02M | Oct 2006 | VFMO vs PTF | |
| ETRACS 2x Leveraged MSCI US Momentum Factor TR ETN | 66.24% | 9.32M | Feb 2021 | VFMO vs MTUL | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | 65.39% | 78.15M | May 2021 | VFMO vs QQQA | |
| Invesco DWA Industrials Momentum ETF | 44.48% | 472.08M | Oct 2006 | VFMO vs PRN | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 37.41% | 257.92M | Dec 2007 | VFMO vs PIE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VFMO
VFMO has 22.36% 1-year volatility. There are 35 ETFs in the Momentum category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.87%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares US Value Momentum ETF | 10.87% | 265.83M | Oct 2017 | VFMO vs ULVM | |
| Cambria Value and Momentum ETF | 11.20% | 104.56M | Sep 2015 | VFMO vs VAMO | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Value with Momentum ETF | 11.58% | 110.21M | Jun 2011 | VFMO vs SPVM | |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Low Volatilit... | 11.81% | 70.53M | Sep 2018 | VFMO vs DVOL | |
| Symmetry Panoramic Sector Momentum ETF | 12.77% | 43.72M | Sep 2025 | VFMO vs SMOM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VFMO
VFMO has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.98%. There are 20 ETFs in the Momentum category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.55%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Value and Momentum ETF | -5.55% | 104.56M | Sep 2015 | VFMO vs VAMO | |
| VictoryShares US Value Momentum ETF | -6.47% | 265.83M | Oct 2017 | VFMO vs ULVM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Value with Momentum ETF | -6.57% | 110.21M | Jun 2011 | VFMO vs SPVM | |
| SPDR Russell 1000 Momentum Focus ETF | -7.37% | 28.67M | Dec 2015 | VFMO vs ONEO | |
| JPMorgan U.S. Momentum Factor ETF | -7.87% | 2.51B | Nov 2017 | VFMO vs JMOM |
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 | 63 | 8.09% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VFMO vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 64 | 8.90% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VFMO vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 60 | 22.82% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | VFMO vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 62 | 13.40% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | VFMO vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 27 | 2.25% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | VFMO vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 65 | 10.43% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | VFMO vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 83 | 12.09% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | VFMO vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 36 | 1.01% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | VFMO vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 61 | 7.42% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | VFMO vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 91 | 16.08% | 245.00B | Jan 2004 | VFMO vs VTV |
Often Compared With VFMO
Investors most often compare VFMO with QMOM, VFMF, AVUV. These 20 comparison targets span 15 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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