Vanguard U.S. Value Factor ETF (VFVA) belongs to the Mid Cap Value Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VFVA. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VFVA
VFVA charges 0.13% annually. There are 5 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF | 0.05% | 36.60B | Aug 2006 | VFVA vs VOE | |
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | 0.06% | 1.11B | Jun 2004 | VFVA vs IMCV | |
| Research Affiliates Deletions ETF | 0.09% | 34.44M | Sep 2024 | VFVA vs NIXT | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF | 0.10% | 1.40B | Sep 2010 | VFVA vs IVOV | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Value Fund | 0.12% | 3.08B | Feb 2007 | VFVA vs WTV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VFVA
VFVA has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 73. There are 11 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF | 91 | 32.31M | Jul 2017 | VFVA vs EQRR | |
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | 85 | 1.31B | Oct 2013 | VFVA vs RDIV | |
| Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF | 84 | 509.34M | Oct 2014 | VFVA vs QVAL | |
| Bushido Capital US SMID Cap Equity ETF | 83 | — | May 2025 | VFVA vs RNIN | |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF | 81 | 46.39M | Sep 2018 | VFVA vs DVLU |
Top Performing VFVA Alternatives (YTD)
VFVA is at 16.13% YTD. There are 12 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 26.87%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF | 26.87% | 32.31M | Jul 2017 | VFVA vs EQRR | |
| Research Affiliates Deletions ETF | 24.67% | 34.44M | Sep 2024 | VFVA vs NIXT | |
| Bushido Capital US SMID Cap Equity ETF | 22.87% | — | May 2025 | VFVA vs RNIN | |
| Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 19.77% | 1.11B | Dec 2004 | VFVA vs PEY | |
| iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF | 18.20% | 15.61B | Jul 2001 | VFVA vs IWS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VFVA
VFVA has 15.07% 1-year volatility. There are 34 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.89%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund | 9.89% | 8.15B | Aug 2003 | VFVA vs FVD | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | 10.35% | 866.42M | Aug 2018 | VFVA vs AUSF | |
| SPDR S&P Dividend ETF | 10.48% | 21.52B | Nov 2005 | VFVA vs SDY | |
| Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF | 10.58% | 341.43M | Apr 2019 | VFVA vs TPHD | |
| Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF | 10.62% | 763.44M | Mar 2013 | VFVA vs DIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VFVA
VFVA has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.55%. There are 24 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | -4.84% | 1.31B | Oct 2013 | VFVA vs RDIV | |
| ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF | -4.95% | 32.31M | Jul 2017 | VFVA vs EQRR | |
| Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF | -5.23% | 763.44M | Mar 2013 | VFVA vs DIV | |
| Bushido Capital US SMID Cap Equity ETF | -5.70% | — | May 2025 | VFVA vs RNIN | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | -5.84% | 866.42M | Aug 2018 | VFVA vs AUSF |
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 | 66 | 10.45% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VFVA vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 66 | 10.96% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VFVA vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 57 | 22.94% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | VFVA vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 56 | 11.67% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | VFVA vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 32 | 6.19% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | VFVA vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 11.12% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | VFVA vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 83 | 13.44% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | VFVA vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 32 | -0.17% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | VFVA vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 66 | 9.40% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | VFVA vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 90 | 16.06% | 245.00B | Jan 2004 | VFVA vs VTV |
Often Compared With VFVA
Investors most often compare VFVA with XSP.TO, VFQY, SCHD. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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