Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (VIOV) belongs to the Small 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 VIOV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VIOV
VIOV charges 0.10% annually. There are 3 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 0.05% | 67.80B | Jan 2004 | VIOV vs VBR | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF | 0.06% | 1.40B | Sep 2010 | VIOV vs VTWV | |
| iShares Morningstar Small Cap Value ETF | 0.06% | 691.91M | Jun 2004 | VIOV vs ISCV | |
| SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF | 0.15% | 4.91B | Sep 2000 | VIOV vs SLYV | |
| iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF | 0.20% | 204.95M | Oct 2020 | VIOV vs SVAL |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VIOV
VIOV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 88. There are 14 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | 93 | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | VIOV vs BSVO | |
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows ETF | 92 | 3.54B | Jun 2017 | VIOV vs CALF | |
| iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF | 92 | 204.95M | Oct 2020 | VIOV vs SVAL | |
| First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund | 92 | 194.55M | Apr 2011 | VIOV vs FYT | |
| iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF | 92 | 14.29B | Jul 2000 | VIOV vs IWN |
Top Performing VIOV Alternatives (YTD)
VIOV is at 20.41% YTD. There are 22 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 28.00%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund | 28.00% | 194.55M | Apr 2011 | VIOV vs FYT | |
| Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF | 27.25% | 6.09M | May 2025 | VIOV vs EPSV | |
| Towle Value ETF | 26.87% | 181.60M | Jul 2025 | VIOV vs TCV | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Value ETF | 25.98% | 295.69M | Mar 2006 | VIOV vs RZV | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Value with Momentum ETF | 25.81% | 673.30M | Mar 2005 | VIOV vs XSVM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VIOV
VIOV has 17.78% 1-year volatility. There are 28 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF | 11.84% | 1.13B | Aug 2021 | VIOV vs SMIG | |
| Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF | 14.05% | 136.73M | May 2023 | VIOV vs ECML | |
| Brandes U.S. Small-Mid Cap Value ETF | 14.49% | 161.61M | Oct 2023 | VIOV vs BSMC | |
| VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF | 14.64% | 1.77B | Oct 2017 | VIOV vs USVM | |
| First Trust Mid Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund | 14.75% | 228.06M | Apr 2011 | VIOV vs FNK |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VIOV
VIOV has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.33%. There are 20 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows ETF | -6.02% | 3.54B | Jun 2017 | VIOV vs CALF | |
| Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF | -7.01% | 136.73M | May 2023 | VIOV vs ECML | |
| Themes US Small Cap Cash Flow Champions ETF | -7.13% | 3.23M | Dec 2023 | VIOV vs SMCF | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | -7.95% | 30.19B | Sep 2019 | VIOV vs AVUV | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | -8.31% | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | VIOV vs BSVO |
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 | 68 | 10.16% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VIOV vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 10.49% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VIOV vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 52 | 20.36% | 169.20B | Mar 2004 | VIOV vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 12.75% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | VIOV vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 28 | 5.02% | 378.80B | Jan 2004 | VIOV vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 70 | 11.15% | 97.00B | Jun 2008 | VIOV vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 90 | 14.21% | 96.20B | Nov 2006 | VIOV vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 29 | -0.54% | 398.10B | Apr 2007 | VIOV vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 75 | 9.71% | 129.60B | Apr 2006 | VIOV vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 93 | 16.37% | 254.20B | Jan 2004 | VIOV vs VTV |
Often Compared With VIOV
Investors most often compare VIOV with VIOO, IJS, VIOG. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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