Vident U.S. Equity Strategy ETF (VUSE) belongs to the Mid 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 VUSE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VUSE
VUSE charges 0.50% annually. There are 28 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.06%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | 0.06% | 1.05B | Jun 2004 | VUSE vs IMCV | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF | 0.07% | 36.70B | Aug 2006 | VUSE vs VOE | |
| Research Affiliates Deletions ETF | 0.09% | 34.44M | Sep 2024 | VUSE vs NIXT | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF | 0.10% | 1.40B | Sep 2010 | VUSE vs IVOV | |
| Vanguard U.S. Value Factor ETF | 0.13% | 814.80M | Feb 2018 | VUSE vs VFVA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VUSE
VUSE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 42. There are 25 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF | 91 | 62.00M | Jul 2017 | VUSE vs EQRR | |
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | 71 | 1.08B | Oct 2013 | VUSE vs RDIV | |
| Bushido Capital US SMID Cap Equity ETF | 70 | — | May 2025 | VUSE vs RNIN | |
| Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF | 69 | 509.34M | Oct 2014 | VUSE vs QVAL | |
| Dimensional US Vector Equity ETF | 66 | 422.47M | Sep 2024 | VUSE vs DXUV |
Top Performing VUSE Alternatives (YTD)
VUSE is at 9.45% YTD. There are 22 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 27.33%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF | 27.33% | 62.00M | Jul 2017 | VUSE vs EQRR | |
| Harbor Mid Cap Value ETF | 18.43% | 4.62M | May 2025 | VUSE vs EPMV | |
| Research Affiliates Deletions ETF | 18.29% | 34.44M | Sep 2024 | VUSE vs NIXT | |
| iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | 16.98% | 158.01M | Jan 2012 | VUSE vs VEGI | |
| Bushido Capital US SMID Cap Equity ETF | 15.93% | — | May 2025 | VUSE vs RNIN |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VUSE
VUSE has 12.64% 1-year volatility. There are 13 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.50%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund | 9.50% | 7.96B | Aug 2003 | VUSE vs FVD | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | 10.14% | 848.05M | Aug 2018 | VUSE vs AUSF | |
| SPDR S&P Dividend ETF | 10.33% | 21.14B | Nov 2005 | VUSE vs SDY | |
| Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF | 10.48% | 341.43M | Apr 2019 | VUSE vs TPHD | |
| Xtrackers S&P ESG Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 11.05% | 2.61M | Nov 2022 | VUSE vs SNPD |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VUSE
VUSE has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.28%. There are 32 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | -4.84% | 1.08B | Oct 2013 | VUSE vs RDIV | |
| ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF | -4.95% | 62.00M | Jul 2017 | VUSE vs EQRR | |
| Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF | -5.00% | 18.47B | Dec 2016 | VUSE vs COWZ | |
| Bushido Capital US SMID Cap Equity ETF | -5.70% | — | May 2025 | VUSE vs RNIN | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | -5.84% | 848.05M | Aug 2018 | VUSE vs AUSF |
Other ETFs from Vident
The 3 most viewed Vident ETFs shown here include VIDI, PPTY, VBND and span 3 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $489M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vident International Equity Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 90 | 22.55% | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | VUSE vs VIDI | |
| US Diversified Real Estate ETF | REIT | 23 | 9.18% | 31.01M | Mar 2018 | VUSE vs PPTY | |
| Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 37 | 0.39% | 488.80M | Oct 2014 | VUSE vs VBND |
Often Compared With VUSE
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