Vanguard Value ETF (VTV) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VTV
VTV charges 0.04% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VTV alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF | 0.04% | Jul 24, 2000 | VTV vs IUSV | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF | 0.04% | Sep 25, 2000 | VTV vs SPYV | |
| iShares Morningstar Value ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | VTV vs ILCV | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | 0.04% | Dec 11, 2009 | VTV vs SCHV | |
| Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF | 0.07% | Dec 17, 2007 | VTV vs MGV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VTV
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Value 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF | 93 | Feb 23, 2016 | VTV vs GCOW | |
| iShares Edge MSCI USA Value Factor ETF | 90 | Apr 16, 2013 | VTV vs VLUE | |
| SEI Enhanced US Large Cap Value Factor ETF | 87 | May 16, 2022 | VTV vs SEIV | |
| First Eagle Global Equity ETF | 85 | Dec 19, 2024 | VTV vs FEGE | |
| WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund | 85 | Jun 16, 2006 | VTV vs DEW |
Top Performing VTV Alternatives (YTD)
VTV alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun... | 15.49% | Mar 9, 2006 | VTV vs FDL | |
| Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF | 13.21% | Feb 23, 2016 | VTV vs GCOW | |
| iShares Core High Dividend ETF | 12.30% | Mar 29, 2011 | VTV vs HDV | |
| Eventide High Dividend ETF | 9.52% | Sep 30, 2024 | VTV vs ELCV | |
| VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd... | 9.03% | Jul 2, 2014 | VTV vs CDC |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VTV
VTV alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Fundamental Data Science Large Value ETF | 10.29% | Jul 14, 2025 | VTV vs LVDS | |
| Absolute Select Value ETF | 11.61% | Jan 22, 2020 | VTV vs ABEQ | |
| Motley Fool Value Factor ETF | 11.67% | Dec 8, 2025 | VTV vs MFVL | |
| Invesco Comstock Contrarian Equity ETF | 11.70% | May 5, 2025 | VTV vs CSTK | |
| Morgan Dempsey Large Cap Value ETF | 11.90% | Apr 25, 2023 | VTV vs MDLV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VTV
VTV alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Select Value ETF | -7.95% | Jan 22, 2020 | VTV vs ABEQ | |
| Opal Dividend Income ETF | -8.47% | Jan 27, 2021 | VTV vs DIVZ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF | -8.88% | May 5, 2011 | VTV vs SPLV | |
| Morgan Dempsey Large Cap Value ETF | -9.72% | Apr 25, 2023 | VTV vs MDLV | |
| iShares Core High Dividend ETF | -10.04% | Mar 29, 2011 | VTV vs HDV |
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 | VTV vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VTV vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VTV vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VTV vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VTV vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VTV vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VTV vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VTV vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VTV vs VIG | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 2.75% | Jul 20, 2007 | VTV vs VEA |
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