VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility ETF (VSMV) belongs to the Volatility Hedged Equity category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VSMV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VSMV
VSMV charges 0.35% annually. There are 12 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 1.16B | Feb 2013 | VSMV vs LGLV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 253.62M | Feb 2013 | VSMV vs SMLV | |
| Fidelity Low Volatility Factor ETF | 0.15% | 1.37B | Sep 2016 | VSMV vs FDLO | |
| SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF | 0.20% | 345.21M | Dec 2015 | VSMV vs ONEV | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 0.22% | 161.88M | Jul 2019 | VSMV vs QLV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VSMV
VSMV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 91. There is 1 ETF in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with a higher risk-adjusted rank, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 95 | 5.00B | Jul 2016 | VSMV vs LVHI | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 90 | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | VSMV vs FLLV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 69 | 253.62M | Feb 2013 | VSMV vs SMLV | |
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | 69 | 488.90M | May 2020 | VSMV vs SIXH | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 67 | 161.88M | Jul 2019 | VSMV vs QLV |
Top Performing VSMV Alternatives (YTD)
VSMV is at 8.87% YTD. There are 10 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 21.16%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 21.16% | 253.62M | Feb 2013 | VSMV vs SMLV | |
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 15.22% | 5.00B | Jul 2016 | VSMV vs LVHI | |
| WEBs QQQ Defined Volatility ETF | 15.02% | 3.20M | Dec 2024 | VSMV vs DVQQ | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF | 14.62% | 244.06M | Feb 2013 | VSMV vs XSLV | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Volatility ... | 13.76% | 72.60M | Dec 2016 | VSMV vs XSHD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VSMV
VSMV has 9.29% 1-year volatility. There are 6 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.77%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | 7.77% | 488.90M | May 2020 | VSMV vs SIXH | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 7.80% | 161.88M | Jul 2019 | VSMV vs QLV | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 8.40% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | VSMV vs FLLV | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 8.44% | 144.84M | Jan 2020 | VSMV vs EJAN | |
| Cambria Tail Risk ETF | 8.52% | 145.21M | Apr 2017 | VSMV vs TAIL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VSMV
VSMV has a 1-year max drawdown of -5.18%. There are 2 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.36%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | -4.36% | 488.90M | May 2020 | VSMV vs SIXH | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | -4.90% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | VSMV vs FLLV | |
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | -6.08% | 5.00B | Jul 2016 | VSMV vs LVHI | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | -6.19% | 161.88M | Jul 2019 | VSMV vs QLV | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | -6.63% | 144.84M | Jan 2020 | VSMV vs EJAN |
Other ETFs from Crestview
The 5 most viewed Crestview ETFs shown here include VSDA, CDL, CDC and span 5 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $730M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares Dividend Accelerator ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 35 | 11.12% | 239.91M | Apr 2017 | VSMV vs VSDA | |
| VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 80 | 16.46% | 396.21M | Jul 2015 | VSMV vs CDL | |
| VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd... | Large Cap Value Equities | 80 | 16.64% | 729.63M | Jul 2014 | VSMV vs CDC | |
| VictoryShares US Small Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | Small Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 52 | 14.41% | 264.62M | Jul 2015 | VSMV vs CSB | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 5.44% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | VSMV vs CIL |
Often Compared With VSMV
Investors most often compare VSMV with USMV, FV, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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