Vanguard Value ETF (VTV) 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 VTV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VTV
VTV charges 0.04% annually. No ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF | 0.04% | 36.23B | Sep 2000 | VTV vs SPYV | |
| iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF | 0.04% | 27.22B | Jul 2000 | VTV vs IUSV | |
| iShares Morningstar Value ETF | 0.04% | 1.32B | Jun 2004 | VTV vs ILCV | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | 0.04% | 15.73B | Dec 2009 | VTV vs SCHV | |
| Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF | 0.05% | 13.30B | Dec 2007 | VTV vs MGV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VTV
VTV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 93. There are 33 ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF | 97 | 9.07B | Apr 2013 | VTV vs VLUE | |
| Invesco Large Cap Value ETF | 97 | 1.72B | Mar 2005 | VTV vs PWV | |
| SEI QiM U.S. Large Cap Value Active ETF | 96 | 956.28M | May 2022 | VTV vs SEIV | |
| iShares Russell Top 200 Value ETF | 96 | 3.98B | Sep 2009 | VTV vs IWX | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | 96 | 26.79B | Aug 2013 | VTV vs FNDX |
Top Performing VTV Alternatives (YTD)
VTV is at 18.44% YTD. There are 53 ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 45.95%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF | 45.95% | 9.07B | Apr 2013 | VTV vs VLUE | |
| VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF | 28.74% | 9.18B | Jun 2023 | VTV vs VFLO | |
| iShares Core Dividend ETF | 27.57% | 1.71B | Nov 2017 | VTV vs DIVB | |
| Bushido Capital US Equity ETF | 24.79% | 479.57M | Sep 2023 | VTV vs SMRI | |
| Avantis U.S. Large Cap Value ETF | 24.76% | 17.85B | Sep 2021 | VTV vs AVLV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VTV
VTV has 10.34% 1-year volatility. There are 28 ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 4.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares Wahed Alternative Income Index ETF | 4.02% | 60.32M | Oct 2025 | VTV vs KWIN | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | 8.34% | 135.67M | Sep 2016 | VTV vs INCE | |
| Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth ETF | 8.96% | 342.03M | Sep 2023 | VTV vs BGIG | |
| WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund | 9.04% | 6.25B | Jun 2006 | VTV vs DLN | |
| Absolute Select Value ETF | 9.12% | 143.00M | Jan 2020 | VTV vs ABEQ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VTV
VTV has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.35%. There are 36 ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Large Cap Value ETF | -4.05% | 1.72B | Mar 2005 | VTV vs PWV | |
| First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun... | -4.27% | 7.77B | Mar 2006 | VTV vs FDL | |
| Morgan Dempsey Large Cap Value ETF | -4.27% | 32.39M | Apr 2023 | VTV vs MDLV | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | -4.90% | 135.67M | Sep 2016 | VTV vs INCE | |
| Hartford US Value ETF | -4.93% | 49.18M | Dec 2023 | VTV vs VMAX |
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 | 72 | 13.74% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VTV vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 72 | 14.27% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VTV vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 58 | 27.80% | 169.20B | Mar 2004 | VTV vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 66 | 15.23% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | VTV vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 35 | 9.81% | 378.80B | Jan 2004 | VTV vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 14.42% | 97.00B | Jun 2008 | VTV vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 90 | 16.57% | 96.20B | Nov 2006 | VTV vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 24 | 0.10% | 398.10B | Apr 2007 | VTV vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 74 | 11.89% | 129.60B | Apr 2006 | VTV vs VIG | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 69 | 16.41% | 316.30B | Jul 2007 | VTV vs VEA |
Often Compared With VTV
Investors most often compare VTV with SCHD, SPY, VOOV. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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