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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to XMLV
XMLV charges 0.25% annually. There are 4 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 1.11B | Feb 2013 | XMLV vs LGLV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 244.95M | Feb 2013 | XMLV vs SMLV | |
| SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF | 0.20% | 385.05M | Dec 2015 | XMLV vs ONEV | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 0.22% | 156.14M | Jul 2019 | XMLV vs QLV | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility... | 0.25% | 340.31M | Jan 2012 | XMLV vs IDLV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XMLV
XMLV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 26. There are 15 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 93 | 4.99B | Jul 2016 | XMLV vs LVHI | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 90 | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | XMLV vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 83 | 156.24M | Jun 2017 | XMLV vs VSMV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 59 | 244.95M | Feb 2013 | XMLV vs SMLV | |
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | 57 | 488.90M | May 2020 | XMLV vs SIXH |
Top Performing XMLV Alternatives (YTD)
XMLV is at 6.54% YTD. There are 10 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 17.79%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 17.79% | 244.95M | Feb 2013 | XMLV vs SMLV | |
| FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility... | 14.49% | 17.32M | Jul 2019 | XMLV vs QLVE | |
| WEBs QQQ Defined Volatility ETF | 14.40% | 3.20M | Dec 2024 | XMLV vs DVQQ | |
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 12.42% | 4.99B | Jul 2016 | XMLV vs LVHI | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 12.00% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | XMLV vs FLLV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XMLV
XMLV has 10.70% 1-year volatility. There are 12 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.66%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 7.66% | 156.14M | Jul 2019 | XMLV vs QLV | |
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | 7.67% | 488.90M | May 2020 | XMLV vs SIXH | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 8.32% | 157.08M | Jan 2020 | XMLV vs EJAN | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 8.46% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | XMLV vs FLLV | |
| Cambria Tail Risk ETF | 8.48% | 148.09M | Apr 2017 | XMLV vs TAIL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XMLV
XMLV has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.03%. There are 8 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.36%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | -4.36% | 488.90M | May 2020 | XMLV vs SIXH | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | -4.90% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | XMLV vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | -5.18% | 156.24M | Jun 2017 | XMLV vs VSMV | |
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | -6.08% | 4.99B | Jul 2016 | XMLV vs LVHI | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | -6.19% | 156.14M | Jul 2019 | XMLV vs QLV |
Other ETFs from Invesco
The 10 most viewed Invesco ETFs shown here include QQQ, SPMO, QQQM and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $493B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 59 | 16.45% | 493.17B | Mar 1999 | XMLV vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | Momentum, S&P 500 | 68 | 29.91% | 21.99B | Oct 2015 | XMLV vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 60 | 16.48% | 101.29B | Oct 2020 | XMLV vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500, Equal Weight | 49 | 9.94% | 92.57B | Apr 2003 | XMLV vs RSP | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 94 | 90.62% | 3.22B | Jun 2021 | XMLV vs SOXQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 39 | 1.60% | 10.60B | May 2005 | XMLV vs XLG | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | 61 | 16.54% | 21.05B | Dec 2005 | XMLV vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | Dividend, S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 30 | 8.20% | 3.27B | Oct 2012 | XMLV vs SPHD | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Momentum, Mid Cap Growth Equities | 66 | 22.90% | 8.18B | Mar 2005 | XMLV vs XMMO | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | Aerospace & Defense, Industrials Equities | 38 | 9.76% | 8.26B | Oct 2005 | XMLV vs PPA |
Often Compared With XMLV
Investors most often compare XMLV with SPLV, USMV, VO. These 19 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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