iShares Edge MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) Alternatives
iShares Edge MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) belongs to the Large 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 VLUE. 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 VLUE
VLUE charges 0.15% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VLUE alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Value ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | VLUE vs ILCV | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | 0.04% | Dec 11, 2009 | VLUE vs SCHV | |
| iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF | 0.04% | Jul 24, 2000 | VLUE vs IUSV | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF | 0.04% | Sep 25, 2000 | VLUE vs SPYV | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | 0.04% | Jan 26, 2004 | VLUE vs VTV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VLUE
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Value 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF | 93 | Feb 23, 2016 | VLUE vs GCOW | |
| SEI Enhanced US Large Cap Value Factor ETF | 87 | May 16, 2022 | VLUE vs SEIV | |
| First Eagle Global Equity ETF | 85 | Dec 19, 2024 | VLUE vs FEGE | |
| WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund | 85 | Jun 16, 2006 | VLUE vs DEW | |
| LAFFER|TENGLER Equity Income ETF | 83 | Aug 7, 2023 | VLUE vs TGLR |
Top Performing VLUE Alternatives (YTD)
VLUE alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun... | 15.49% | Mar 9, 2006 | VLUE vs FDL | |
| Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF | 13.21% | Feb 23, 2016 | VLUE vs GCOW | |
| iShares Core High Dividend ETF | 12.30% | Mar 29, 2011 | VLUE vs HDV | |
| Eventide High Dividend ETF | 9.52% | Sep 30, 2024 | VLUE vs ELCV | |
| VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd... | 9.03% | Jul 2, 2014 | VLUE vs CDC |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VLUE
VLUE alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Fundamental Data Science Large Value ETF | 10.29% | Jul 14, 2025 | VLUE vs LVDS | |
| Absolute Select Value ETF | 11.61% | Jan 22, 2020 | VLUE vs ABEQ | |
| Motley Fool Value Factor ETF | 11.67% | Dec 8, 2025 | VLUE vs MFVL | |
| Invesco Comstock Contrarian Equity ETF | 11.70% | May 5, 2025 | VLUE vs CSTK | |
| Morgan Dempsey Large Cap Value ETF | 11.90% | Apr 25, 2023 | VLUE vs MDLV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VLUE
VLUE alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Select Value ETF | -7.95% | Jan 22, 2020 | VLUE vs ABEQ | |
| Opal Dividend Income ETF | -8.47% | Jan 27, 2021 | VLUE vs DIVZ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF | -8.88% | May 5, 2011 | VLUE vs SPLV | |
| Morgan Dempsey Large Cap Value ETF | -9.72% | Apr 25, 2023 | VLUE vs MDLV | |
| iShares Core High Dividend ETF | -10.04% | Mar 29, 2011 | VLUE vs HDV |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | VLUE vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | VLUE vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | VLUE vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | VLUE vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | VLUE vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | VLUE vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | VLUE vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | VLUE vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | VLUE vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | VLUE vs ACWI |
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