Invesco S&P MidCap Low Volatility ETF (XMLV) Alternatives
Invesco S&P MidCap Low Volatility ETF (XMLV) belongs to the Volatility Hedged Equity category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with XMLV. 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 XMLV
XMLV charges 0.25% annually. Among ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among XMLV alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | Feb 20, 2013 | XMLV vs LGLV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | Feb 20, 2013 | XMLV vs SMLV | |
| SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF | 0.20% | Dec 2, 2015 | XMLV vs ONEV | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 0.22% | Jul 15, 2019 | XMLV vs QLV | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility... | 0.25% | Jan 13, 2012 | XMLV vs IDLV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XMLV
Among ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | 95 | Jul 27, 2016 | XMLV vs LVHI | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Low Volatility ETF | 85 | Jan 13, 2012 | XMLV vs EELV | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility... | 83 | Jan 13, 2012 | XMLV vs IDLV | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 82 | Sep 20, 2016 | XMLV vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 79 | Jun 22, 2017 | XMLV vs VSMV |
Top Performing XMLV Alternatives (YTD)
XMLV alternatives from the Volatility Hedged Equity category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | 10.54% | Jul 27, 2016 | XMLV vs LVHI | |
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | 7.67% | May 11, 2020 | XMLV vs SIXH | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 7.36% | Sep 20, 2016 | XMLV vs FLLV | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | 6.93% | Dec 29, 2015 | XMLV vs LVHD | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 5.10% | Feb 20, 2013 | XMLV vs SMLV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XMLV
XMLV alternatives from the Volatility Hedged Equity category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 9.85% | Jan 1, 2020 | XMLV vs EJAN | |
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | 10.99% | May 11, 2020 | XMLV vs SIXH | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | 12.07% | Dec 29, 2015 | XMLV vs LVHD | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Low Volatility ETF | 12.26% | Jan 13, 2012 | XMLV vs EELV | |
| FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Vol... | 12.43% | Jul 15, 2019 | XMLV vs QLVD |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XMLV
XMLV alternatives from the Volatility Hedged Equity category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | -7.51% | Jan 1, 2020 | XMLV vs EJAN | |
| FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Vol... | -8.15% | Jul 15, 2019 | XMLV vs QLVD | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Low Volatility ETF | -8.22% | Jan 13, 2012 | XMLV vs EELV | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility... | -8.26% | Jan 13, 2012 | XMLV vs IDLV | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | -8.52% | Dec 29, 2015 | XMLV vs LVHD |
Other ETFs from Invesco
Most popular Invesco ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 69 | -5.93% | Mar 10, 1999 | XMLV vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | -5.78% | Oct 9, 2015 | XMLV vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 70 | -5.92% | Oct 13, 2020 | XMLV vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500 | 47 | 0.62% | Apr 24, 2003 | XMLV vs RSP | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 63 | -7.82% | May 4, 2005 | XMLV vs XLG | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 58 | 0.57% | Dec 6, 2005 | XMLV vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 20 | 4.64% | Oct 18, 2012 | XMLV vs SPHD | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 93 | 7.17% | Jun 11, 2021 | XMLV vs SOXQ | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | Industrials Equities, Aerospace & Defense | 92 | 5.82% | Oct 26, 2005 | XMLV vs PPA | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 80 | 4.93% | Mar 3, 2005 | XMLV vs XMMO |
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