Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO) Alternatives
Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO) belongs to the Mid Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VO. 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 VO
VO charges 0.04% annually. Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VO alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNY Mellon US Mid Cap Core Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 9, 2020 | VO vs BKMC | |
| Schwab US Mid-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jan 13, 2011 | VO vs SCHM | |
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 0.06% | Jun 28, 2004 | VO vs IMCG | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 0.07% | Aug 17, 2006 | VO vs VOT | |
| SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Growth ETF | 0.15% | Nov 8, 2005 | VO vs MDYG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VO
Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Galaxy Transformative Tech Accelerators ETF | 91 | Sep 9, 2024 | VO vs TEKX | |
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | 89 | Sep 30, 2014 | VO vs ARKQ | |
| Pinnacle Focused Opportunities ETF | 87 | Dec 28, 2022 | VO vs FCUS | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | 80 | Mar 3, 2005 | VO vs XMMO | |
| Inspire Faithward Mid Cap Momentum ESG ETF | 78 | Dec 7, 2020 | VO vs GLRY |
Top Performing VO Alternatives (YTD)
VO alternatives from the Mid Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Focused Opportunities ETF | 14.56% | Dec 28, 2022 | VO vs FCUS | |
| Innovator IBD Breakout Opportunities ETF | 8.23% | Sep 13, 2018 | VO vs BOUT | |
| SoFi Next 500 ETF | 5.66% | Apr 11, 2019 | VO vs SFYX | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | 4.93% | Mar 3, 2005 | VO vs XMMO | |
| Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF | 4.62% | Dec 2, 2015 | VO vs QMOM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VO
VO alternatives from the Mid Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Plan Fund Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Co... | 16.90% | Apr 29, 2019 | VO vs TPLC | |
| iShares Russell Midcap ETF | 19.07% | Jul 17, 2001 | VO vs IWR | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF | 19.52% | Sep 28, 2015 | VO vs JHMM | |
| Argent Mid Cap ETF | 19.90% | Aug 17, 2022 | VO vs AMID | |
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 20.27% | Jun 28, 2004 | VO vs IMCG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VO
VO alternatives from the Mid Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Faithward Mid Cap Momentum ESG ETF | -10.93% | Dec 7, 2020 | VO vs GLRY | |
| Invesco Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | -12.04% | Mar 1, 2007 | VO vs PDP | |
| Argent Mid Cap ETF | -12.31% | Aug 17, 2022 | VO vs AMID | |
| Timothy Plan Fund Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Co... | -12.42% | Apr 29, 2019 | VO vs TPLC | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | -12.81% | Mar 3, 2005 | VO vs XMMO |
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 | VO vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VO vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VO vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VO vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VO vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VO vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VO vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VO vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VO vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VO vs VTV |
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