Vanguard Wellington U.S. Value Active ETF (VUSV) 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 VUSV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VUSV
VUSV charges 0.30% annually. There are 46 ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Value ETF | 0.04% | 1.30B | Jun 2004 | VUSV vs ILCV | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF | 0.04% | 35.82B | Sep 2000 | VUSV vs SPYV | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | 0.04% | 15.78B | Dec 2009 | VUSV vs SCHV | |
| iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF | 0.04% | 27.02B | Jul 2000 | VUSV vs IUSV | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | 0.04% | 245.00B | Jan 2004 | VUSV vs VTV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VUSV
Among 122 ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF | 96 | 9.78B | Apr 2013 | VUSV vs VLUE | |
| Invesco Dynamic Large Cap Value ETF | 94 | 1.62B | Mar 2005 | VUSV vs PWV | |
| SEI Enhanced US Large Cap Value Factor ETF | 93 | 956.28M | May 2022 | VUSV vs SEIV | |
| Avantis U.S. Large Cap Value ETF | 93 | 16.76B | Sep 2021 | VUSV vs AVLV | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | 92 | 26.25B | Aug 2013 | VUSV vs FNDX |
Top Performing VUSV Alternatives (YTD)
VUSV is at 9.94% YTD. There are 107 ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.01%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF | 44.01% | 9.78B | Apr 2013 | VUSV vs VLUE | |
| Clough Select Equity ETF | 26.27% | 56.12M | Nov 2020 | VUSV vs CBSE | |
| Eventide High Dividend ETF | 23.04% | 150.61M | Sep 2024 | VUSV vs ELCV | |
| Avantis U.S. Large Cap Value ETF | 21.70% | 16.76B | Sep 2021 | VUSV vs AVLV | |
| iShares Core Dividend ETF | 20.98% | 1.59B | Nov 2017 | VUSV vs DIVB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VUSV
VUSV has 11.78% 1-year volatility. There are 85 ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 4.17%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares Wahed Alternative Income Index ETF | 4.17% | 60.27M | Oct 2025 | VUSV vs KWIN | |
| Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth ETF | 8.98% | 342.03M | Sep 2023 | VUSV vs BGIG | |
| WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund | 8.98% | 6.21B | Jun 2006 | VUSV vs DLN | |
| Morgan Dempsey Large Cap Value ETF | 9.01% | 32.39M | Apr 2023 | VUSV vs MDLV | |
| Absolute Select Value ETF | 9.10% | 142.20M | Jan 2020 | VUSV vs ABEQ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VUSV
Among 122 ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -4.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Dynamic Large Cap Value ETF | -4.05% | 1.62B | Mar 2005 | VUSV vs PWV | |
| Morgan Dempsey Large Cap Value ETF | -4.27% | 32.39M | Apr 2023 | VUSV vs MDLV | |
| First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun... | -4.27% | 7.48B | Mar 2006 | VUSV vs FDL | |
| Hartford US Value ETF | -4.93% | 48.88M | Dec 2023 | VUSV vs VMAX | |
| Eventide High Dividend ETF | -5.05% | 150.61M | Sep 2024 | VUSV vs ELCV |
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 | 68 | 11.31% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VUSV vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 11.83% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VUSV vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 61 | 25.60% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | VUSV vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 60 | 13.75% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | VUSV vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 34 | 7.73% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | VUSV vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 66 | 12.41% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | VUSV vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 81 | 13.58% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | VUSV vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 31 | 0.20% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | VUSV vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 63 | 9.56% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | VUSV vs VIG | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 61 | 14.43% | 317.30B | Jul 2007 | VUSV vs VEA |
Often Compared With VUSV
Investors most often compare VUSV with FYLD, BSCW, EEMX. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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