Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF (VFQY) Alternatives
Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF (VFQY) 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 VFQY. 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 VFQY
VFQY charges 0.13% annually. Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VFQY alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | VFQY vs IMCB | |
| iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 0.05% | May 22, 2000 | VFQY vs IJH | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF | 0.05% | Nov 8, 2005 | VFQY vs SPMD | |
| iShares ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 0.12% | Sep 22, 2020 | VFQY vs XJH | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 0.13% | Feb 13, 2018 | VFQY vs VFMV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VFQY
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 | VFQY vs EPU | |
| Tema American Reshoring ETF | 89 | May 10, 2023 | VFQY vs RSHO | |
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 88 | Dec 15, 2006 | VFQY vs CSD | |
| Gabelli Love Our Planet & People ETF | 85 | Feb 1, 2021 | VFQY vs LOPP | |
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | 84 | Aug 31, 2007 | VFQY vs MOO |
Top Performing VFQY Alternatives (YTD)
VFQY 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 | VFQY vs MOO | |
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 12.97% | Dec 15, 2006 | VFQY vs CSD | |
| Tema American Reshoring ETF | 12.27% | May 10, 2023 | VFQY vs RSHO | |
| iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 11.55% | Jun 19, 2009 | VFQY vs EPU | |
| First Trust Dividend Strength ETF | 7.34% | Dec 5, 2006 | VFQY vs FTDS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VFQY
VFQY 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 | VFQY vs SIXL | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 12.31% | Feb 13, 2018 | VFQY vs VFMV | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap ETF | 13.84% | Jun 11, 2015 | VFQY vs PTMC | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | 14.30% | May 1, 2003 | VFQY vs BMVP | |
| Invesco Dynamic Market ETF | 14.30% | May 1, 2003 | VFQY vs PWC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VFQY
VFQY 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 | VFQY vs SIXL | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap ETF | -8.89% | Jun 11, 2015 | VFQY vs PTMC | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | -9.63% | Feb 13, 2018 | VFQY vs VFMV | |
| Running Oak Efficient Growth ETF | -10.60% | Jun 7, 2023 | VFQY vs RUNN | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | -11.26% | May 1, 2003 | VFQY vs BMVP |
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 | VFQY vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VFQY vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VFQY vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VFQY vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VFQY vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VFQY vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VFQY vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VFQY vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VFQY vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VFQY vs VTV |
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