Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF (XSLV) 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 XSLV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to XSLV
XSLV charges 0.25% annually. There are 5 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% | 1.16B | Feb 2013 | XSLV vs LGLV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 253.62M | Feb 2013 | XSLV vs SMLV | |
| Fidelity Low Volatility Factor ETF | 0.15% | 1.37B | Sep 2016 | XSLV vs FDLO | |
| SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF | 0.20% | 345.21M | Dec 2015 | XSLV vs ONEV | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 0.22% | 161.88M | Jul 2019 | XSLV vs QLV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XSLV
XSLV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 48. There are 8 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 95 | 5.00B | Jul 2016 | XSLV vs LVHI | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 92 | 155.19M | Jun 2017 | XSLV vs VSMV | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 91 | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | XSLV vs FLLV | |
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | 76 | 488.90M | May 2020 | XSLV vs SIXH | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 72 | 161.88M | Jul 2019 | XSLV vs QLV |
Top Performing XSLV Alternatives (YTD)
XSLV is at 14.75% YTD. There are 2 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 21.47%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 21.47% | 253.62M | Feb 2013 | XSLV vs SMLV | |
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 14.97% | 5.00B | Jul 2016 | XSLV vs LVHI | |
| WEBs QQQ Defined Volatility ETF | 14.11% | 3.20M | Dec 2024 | XSLV vs DVQQ | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 13.64% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | XSLV vs FLLV | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Volatility ... | 13.57% | 72.60M | Dec 2016 | XSLV vs XSHD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XSLV
XSLV has 13.28% 1-year volatility. There are 17 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.74%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | 7.74% | 488.90M | May 2020 | XSLV vs SIXH | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 7.79% | 161.88M | Jul 2019 | XSLV vs QLV | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 8.39% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | XSLV vs FLLV | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 8.43% | 144.84M | Jan 2020 | XSLV vs EJAN | |
| Cambria Tail Risk ETF | 8.54% | 145.21M | Apr 2017 | XSLV vs TAIL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XSLV
XSLV has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.46%. There are 11 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 | XSLV vs SIXH | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | -4.90% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | XSLV vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | -5.18% | 155.19M | Jun 2017 | XSLV vs VSMV | |
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | -6.08% | 5.00B | Jul 2016 | XSLV vs LVHI | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | -6.19% | 161.88M | Jul 2019 | XSLV 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 $481B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 58 | 16.13% | 481.14B | Mar 1999 | XSLV vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | Momentum, S&P 500 | 62 | 26.03% | 22.01B | Oct 2015 | XSLV vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 59 | 16.16% | 100.59B | Oct 2020 | XSLV vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500, Equal Weight | 58 | 12.75% | 96.24B | Apr 2003 | XSLV vs RSP | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 74.43% | 2.58B | Jun 2021 | XSLV vs SOXQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 40 | 3.75% | 10.85B | May 2005 | XSLV vs XLG | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 16.39% | 20.11B | Dec 2005 | XSLV vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | Dividend, S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 37 | 11.46% | 3.29B | Oct 2012 | XSLV vs SPHD | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Momentum, Mid Cap Growth Equities | 50 | 14.98% | 7.45B | Mar 2005 | XSLV vs XMMO | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | Aerospace & Defense, Industrials Equities | 35 | 9.54% | 8.22B | Oct 2005 | XSLV vs PPA |
Often Compared With XSLV
Investors most often compare XSLV with SPY, USMV, VOO. These 18 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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