Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF (VOE) 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 VOE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VOE
VOE charges 0.05% annually. No ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.06%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | 0.06% | 1.11B | Jun 2004 | VOE vs IMCV | |
| Research Affiliates Deletions ETF | 0.09% | 34.44M | Sep 2024 | VOE vs NIXT | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF | 0.10% | 1.40B | Sep 2010 | VOE vs IVOV | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Value Fund | 0.12% | 3.08B | Feb 2007 | VOE vs WTV | |
| Vanguard U.S. Value Factor ETF | 0.13% | 825.90M | Feb 2018 | VOE vs VFVA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VOE
VOE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 82. There are 9 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF | 92 | 32.31M | Jul 2017 | VOE vs EQRR | |
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | 92 | 1.31B | Oct 2013 | VOE vs RDIV | |
| Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF | 90 | 509.34M | Oct 2014 | VOE vs QVAL | |
| Bushido Capital US SMID Cap Equity ETF | 89 | — | May 2025 | VOE vs RNIN | |
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | 86 | 1.11B | Jun 2004 | VOE vs IMCV |
Top Performing VOE Alternatives (YTD)
VOE is at 15.49% YTD. There are 21 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 27.54%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Affiliates Deletions ETF | 27.54% | 34.44M | Sep 2024 | VOE vs NIXT | |
| ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF | 26.83% | 32.31M | Jul 2017 | VOE vs EQRR | |
| Bushido Capital US SMID Cap Equity ETF | 25.49% | — | May 2025 | VOE vs RNIN | |
| Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 23.74% | 1.11B | Dec 2004 | VOE vs PEY | |
| Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF | 21.10% | 953.35M | May 2013 | VOE vs SYLD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VOE
VOE has 11.44% 1-year volatility. There are 6 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund | 10.03% | 8.15B | Aug 2003 | VOE vs FVD | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | 10.31% | 866.42M | Aug 2018 | VOE vs AUSF | |
| SPDR S&P Dividend ETF | 10.65% | 21.52B | Nov 2005 | VOE vs SDY | |
| Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF | 10.66% | 341.43M | Apr 2019 | VOE vs TPHD | |
| Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF | 10.71% | 763.44M | Mar 2013 | VOE vs DIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VOE
VOE has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.93%. There are 11 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 | VOE vs RDIV | |
| ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF | -4.95% | 32.31M | Jul 2017 | VOE vs EQRR | |
| Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF | -5.23% | 763.44M | Mar 2013 | VOE vs DIV | |
| Bushido Capital US SMID Cap Equity ETF | -5.70% | — | May 2025 | VOE vs RNIN | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | -5.84% | 866.42M | Aug 2018 | VOE 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 | 59 | 9.60% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VOE vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | 10.13% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VOE vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 46 | 20.30% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | VOE vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 53 | 11.12% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | VOE vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 27 | 5.10% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | VOE vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 58 | 10.38% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | VOE vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 81 | 12.95% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | VOE vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 37 | 0.33% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | VOE vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 62 | 9.00% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | VOE vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 89 | 15.30% | 245.00B | Jan 2004 | VOE vs VTV |
Often Compared With VOE
Investors most often compare VOE with VO, VOT, VBR. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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