Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF (VFQY) belongs to the Quality Factor 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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VFQY
VFQY charges 0.13% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Quality Factor category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan U.S. Quality Factor ETF | 0.12% | 8.22B | Nov 2017 | VFQY vs JQUA | |
| iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF | 0.15% | 2.63B | Jan 2020 | VFQY vs GARP | |
| Avantis U.S. Quality ETF | 0.15% | 286.69M | Mar 2025 | VFQY vs AVUQ | |
| Principal Quality ETF | 0.15% | 53.80M | Mar 2016 | VFQY vs PSET | |
| SEI Enhanced US Large Cap Quality Factor ETF | 0.15% | 473.26M | May 2022 | VFQY vs SEIQ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VFQY
VFQY has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 74. There are 20 ETFs in the Quality Factor category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Russell 1000 US Quality at a Reasonable ... | 91 | 76.03M | Apr 2018 | VFQY vs QARP | |
| Royce Quant Small-Cap Quality Value ETF | 90 | 29.20M | Jul 2017 | VFQY vs SQLV | |
| SRH U.S. Quality ETF | 90 | 170.62M | Oct 2022 | VFQY vs SRHQ | |
| Natixis Gateway Quality Income ETF | 90 | 173.80M | Dec 2023 | VFQY vs GQI | |
| Astoria US Equal Weight Quality Kings ETF | 90 | 164.26M | Jul 2023 | VFQY vs ROE |
Top Performing VFQY Alternatives (YTD)
VFQY is at 14.20% YTD. There are 20 ETFs in the Quality Factor category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 27.25%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 27.25% | 939.30M | Jun 2007 | VFQY vs IDHQ | |
| Royce Quant Small-Cap Quality Value ETF | 26.53% | 29.20M | Jul 2017 | VFQY vs SQLV | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETF | 25.30% | 11.86M | Sep 2024 | VFQY vs EQLT | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growt... | 24.33% | 141.38M | Aug 2013 | VFQY vs DGRE | |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth F... | 23.92% | 405.81M | Jul 2013 | VFQY vs DGRS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VFQY
VFQY has 13.37% 1-year volatility. There are 27 ETFs in the Quality Factor category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.88%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 7.88% | 163.65M | Jul 2019 | VFQY vs QLV | |
| FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund | 9.84% | 545.84M | Dec 2012 | VFQY vs QDEF | |
| Natixis Gateway Quality Income ETF | 9.93% | 173.80M | Dec 2023 | VFQY vs GQI | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 10.25% | 747.95M | Jul 2015 | VFQY vs OUSA | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund | 10.47% | 16.52B | May 2013 | VFQY vs DGRW |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VFQY
VFQY has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.12%. There are 22 ETFs in the Quality Factor category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | -6.19% | 163.65M | Jul 2019 | VFQY vs QLV | |
| SRH U.S. Quality ETF | -6.31% | 170.62M | Oct 2022 | VFQY vs SRHQ | |
| Indexperts Quality Earnings Focused ETF | -6.92% | 34.97M | Dec 2024 | VFQY vs QIDX | |
| FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund | -6.95% | 545.84M | Dec 2012 | VFQY vs QDEF | |
| Natixis Gateway Quality Income ETF | -6.96% | 173.80M | Dec 2023 | VFQY vs GQI |
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 | 78 | 11.72% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VFQY vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 78 | 12.18% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VFQY vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 60 | 22.47% | 169.20B | Mar 2004 | VFQY vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 72 | 13.32% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | VFQY vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 37 | 7.33% | 378.80B | Jan 2004 | VFQY vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | 12.40% | 97.00B | Jun 2008 | VFQY vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 92 | 14.80% | 96.20B | Nov 2006 | VFQY vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 24 | -0.30% | 398.10B | Apr 2007 | VFQY vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 79 | 10.16% | 129.60B | Apr 2006 | VFQY vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 94 | 16.93% | 254.20B | Jan 2004 | VFQY vs VTV |
Often Compared With VFQY
Investors most often compare VFQY with VFMF, VFVA, LVHI. These 20 comparison targets span 15 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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