Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (VFMV) Alternatives
Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (VFMV) belongs to the Mid Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VFMV. 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 VFMV
VFMV charges 0.13% annually. Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VFMV alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | VFMV vs IMCB | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF | 0.05% | Nov 8, 2005 | VFMV vs SPMD | |
| iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 0.05% | May 22, 2000 | VFMV vs IJH | |
| iShares ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 0.12% | Sep 22, 2020 | VFMV vs XJH | |
| Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF | 0.13% | Feb 13, 2018 | VFMV vs VFQY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VFMV
Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 96 | Jun 19, 2009 | VFMV vs EPU | |
| Tema American Reshoring ETF | 89 | May 10, 2023 | VFMV vs RSHO | |
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 88 | Dec 15, 2006 | VFMV vs CSD | |
| Gabelli Love Our Planet & People ETF | 85 | Feb 1, 2021 | VFMV vs LOPP | |
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | 84 | Aug 31, 2007 | VFMV vs MOO |
Top Performing VFMV Alternatives (YTD)
VFMV alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | 16.09% | Aug 31, 2007 | VFMV vs MOO | |
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 12.97% | Dec 15, 2006 | VFMV vs CSD | |
| Tema American Reshoring ETF | 12.27% | May 10, 2023 | VFMV vs RSHO | |
| iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 11.55% | Jun 19, 2009 | VFMV vs EPU | |
| First Trust Dividend Strength ETF | 7.34% | Dec 5, 2006 | VFMV vs FTDS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VFMV
VFMV alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF | 12.15% | May 11, 2020 | VFMV vs SIXL | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap ETF | 13.84% | Jun 11, 2015 | VFMV vs PTMC | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | 14.30% | May 1, 2003 | VFMV vs BMVP | |
| Invesco Dynamic Market ETF | 14.30% | May 1, 2003 | VFMV vs PWC | |
| WisdomTree US Multifactor Fund | 15.33% | Jun 29, 2017 | VFMV vs USMF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VFMV
VFMV alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF | -8.63% | May 11, 2020 | VFMV vs SIXL | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap ETF | -8.89% | Jun 11, 2015 | VFMV vs PTMC | |
| Running Oak Efficient Growth ETF | -10.60% | Jun 7, 2023 | VFMV vs RUNN | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | -11.26% | May 1, 2003 | VFMV vs BMVP | |
| Invesco Dynamic Market ETF | -11.26% | May 1, 2003 | VFMV vs PWC |
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 | VFMV vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VFMV vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VFMV vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VFMV vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VFMV vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VFMV vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VFMV vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VFMV vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VFMV vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VFMV vs VTV |
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