Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT) 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 VOT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VOT
VOT charges 0.05% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNY Mellon US Mid Cap Core Equity ETF | 0.04% | 655.66M | Apr 2020 | VOT vs BKMC | |
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 0.06% | 3.97B | Jun 2004 | VOT vs IMCG | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF | 0.10% | 1.80B | Sep 2010 | VOT vs IVOG | |
| Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF | 0.15% | 1.15B | Oct 2020 | VOT vs QQQJ | |
| SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Growth ETF | 0.15% | 2.86B | Nov 2005 | VOT vs MDYG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VOT
VOT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 15. There are 28 ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Galaxy Transformative Tech Accelerators ETF | 92 | 16.74M | Sep 2024 | VOT vs TEKX | |
| Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF | 80 | 1.15B | Oct 2020 | VOT vs QQQJ | |
| Pinnacle Focused Opportunities ETF | 59 | 86.95M | Dec 2022 | VOT vs FCUS | |
| First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund | 57 | 561.53M | May 2007 | VOT vs FAD | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF | 55 | 5.89B | Sep 2015 | VOT vs JHMM |
Top Performing VOT Alternatives (YTD)
VOT is at 7.66% YTD. There are 23 ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 65.46%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Galaxy Transformative Tech Accelerators ETF | 65.46% | 16.74M | Sep 2024 | VOT vs TEKX | |
| Innovator IBD Breakout Opportunities ETF | 27.17% | 15.73M | Sep 2018 | VOT vs BOUT | |
| Pinnacle Focused Opportunities ETF | 22.78% | 86.95M | Dec 2022 | VOT vs FCUS | |
| Renaissance IPO ETF | 22.19% | 159.56M | Oct 2013 | VOT vs IPO | |
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 21.17% | 3.97B | Jun 2004 | VOT vs IMCG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VOT
VOT has 17.08% 1-year volatility. There are 8 ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.64%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Plan Fund Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Co... | 11.64% | 310.95M | Apr 2019 | VOT vs TPLC | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF | 14.45% | 5.89B | Sep 2015 | VOT vs JHMM | |
| Virtus KAR Mid-Cap ETF | 14.91% | 46.45M | Oct 2024 | VOT vs KMID | |
| WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Quality Growth Fund | 15.11% | 2.20M | Jan 2024 | VOT vs QMID | |
| BNY Mellon US Mid Cap Core Equity ETF | 15.44% | 655.66M | Apr 2020 | VOT vs BKMC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VOT
VOT has a 1-year max drawdown of -15.96%. There are 27 ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.58%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Plan Fund Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Co... | -7.58% | 310.95M | Apr 2019 | VOT vs TPLC | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF | -8.64% | 5.89B | Sep 2015 | VOT vs JHMM | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | -8.71% | 7.45B | Mar 2005 | VOT vs XMMO | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF | -9.69% | 1.80B | Sep 2010 | VOT vs IVOG | |
| BNY Mellon US Mid Cap Core Equity ETF | -9.82% | 655.66M | Apr 2020 | VOT vs BKMC |
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 | VOT vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 66 | 10.96% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VOT vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 57 | 22.94% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | VOT vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 56 | 11.67% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | VOT vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 32 | 6.19% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | VOT vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 11.12% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | VOT vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 83 | 13.44% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | VOT vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 32 | -0.17% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | VOT vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 66 | 9.40% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | VOT vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 90 | 16.06% | 245.00B | Jan 2004 | VOT vs VTV |
Often Compared With VOT
Investors most often compare VOT with VO, VOE, IWP. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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