Virtus U.S. Dividend ETF (VUS) belongs to the Large Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VUS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VUS
VUS charges 0.25% annually. There are 78 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.56M | Sep 2025 | VUS vs GXLC | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.68B | Mar 2019 | VUS vs BBUS | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 2.01B | Jun 2016 | VUS vs USPX | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 95.15B | Jan 2004 | VUS vs ITOT | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | 43.66B | Nov 2009 | VUS vs SCHB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VUS
Among 209 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 95 | 894.46M | Sep 2018 | VUS vs IUS | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 94 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | VUS vs AFOS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 94 | — | May 2024 | VUS vs RSSY | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 93 | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | VUS vs AVIE | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 90 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | VUS vs RAFE |
Top Performing VUS Alternatives (YTD)
VUS is at 19.82% YTD. There are 8 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 38.18%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 38.18% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | VUS vs NRSH | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 33.13% | — | May 2024 | VUS vs RSSY | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 27.65% | — | Sep 2024 | VUS vs CNAV | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 27.19% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | VUS vs AFOS | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 21.46% | 27.36B | Apr 2013 | VUS vs MTUM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VUS
VUS has 14.77% 1-year volatility. There are 200 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.38%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | 6.38% | 42.09M | May 2023 | VUS vs BDGS | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.65% | — | Jul 2025 | VUS vs SPXM | |
| iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.53% | 23.36B | Oct 2011 | VUS vs USMV | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 8.89% | 402.23M | May 2020 | VUS vs SIXA | |
| Liberty One Spectrum ETF | 9.27% | 4.85M | Sep 2025 | VUS vs SPCT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VUS
Among 209 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -4.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | VUS vs BDGS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | VUS vs AVIE | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | -5.08% | — | Jul 2025 | VUS vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | -5.59% | 402.23M | May 2020 | VUS vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | -5.92% | 168.13M | May 2022 | VUS vs SELV |
Other ETFs from Virtus
The 10 most viewed Virtus ETFs shown here include SEIX, VEMY, NFLT and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $442M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan | 95 | 2.82% | 251.16M | Apr 2019 | VUS vs SEIX | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | Emerging Markets Bonds | 92 | 6.42% | 47.30M | Dec 2022 | VUS vs VEMY | |
| Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Bond ETF | Multisector Bonds | 69 | 2.00% | 441.83M | Aug 2015 | VUS vs NFLT | |
| Virtus Newfleet Short Duration Core Plus Bond ETF | Short-Term Bond | 95 | 1.57% | 13.42M | Nov 2023 | VUS vs SDCP | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Global Macro ETF | Tactical Allocation | — | 16.52% | — | Aug 2025 | VUS vs ASGM | |
| Virtus SEIX AAA Private Credit CLO ETF | CLO | 99 | 2.52% | — | Dec 2024 | VUS vs PCLO | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | Systematic Trend | 49 | 7.28% | 30.89M | May 2024 | VUS vs ASMF | |
| Virtus Newfleet Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 79 | 2.63% | 31.05M | Dec 2016 | VUS vs VSHY | |
| Virtus KAR Mid-Cap ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 12 | 4.82% | 46.45M | Oct 2024 | VUS vs KMID | |
| Virtus International Dividend ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | — | 15.58% | 15.87M | Dec 2025 | VUS vs VDI |
Often Compared With VUS
Investors most often compare VUS with VTI, FTIF, FNDX. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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