Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF (XSLV) belongs to the Low Volatility 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 13 ETFs in the Low Volatility category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P 500 Minimum Variance ETF | 0.10% | 3.55M | Jul 2017 | XSLV vs SPMV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 1.21B | Feb 2013 | XSLV vs LGLV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 258.53M | Feb 2013 | XSLV vs SMLV | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 0.13% | 418.00M | Feb 2018 | XSLV vs VFMV | |
| Fidelity Low Volatility Factor ETF | 0.15% | 1.37B | Sep 2016 | XSLV vs FDLO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XSLV
XSLV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 75. There are 10 ETFs in the Low Volatility category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 97 | 5.48B | Jul 2016 | XSLV vs LVHI | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 96 | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | XSLV vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 93 | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | XSLV vs CIL | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 93 | 155.09M | Jun 2017 | XSLV vs VSMV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 89 | 258.53M | Feb 2013 | XSLV vs SMLV |
Top Performing XSLV Alternatives (YTD)
XSLV is at 16.90% YTD. There are 5 ETFs in the Low Volatility category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 25.12%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged US High Dividend Lo... | 25.12% | 5.73M | Oct 2019 | XSLV vs HDLB | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 23.05% | 258.53M | Feb 2013 | XSLV vs SMLV | |
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 18.29% | 5.48B | Jul 2016 | XSLV vs LVHI | |
| VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd... | 17.48% | 737.76M | Jul 2014 | XSLV vs CDC | |
| VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | 17.17% | 400.62M | Jul 2015 | XSLV vs CDL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XSLV
XSLV has 13.39% 1-year volatility. There are 33 ETFs in the Low Volatility category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.80%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 6.80% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | XSLV vs CIL | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 7.88% | 163.65M | Jul 2019 | XSLV vs QLV | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.08% | 3.32B | Oct 2011 | XSLV vs ACWV | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 8.40% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | XSLV vs FLLV | |
| iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.56% | 23.62B | Oct 2011 | XSLV vs USMV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XSLV
XSLV has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.46%. There are 27 ETFs in the Low Volatility category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | XSLV vs CIL | |
| 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% | 155.09M | Jun 2017 | XSLV vs VSMV | |
| VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | -5.66% | 400.62M | Jul 2015 | XSLV vs CDL | |
| VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd... | -5.67% | 737.76M | Jul 2014 | XSLV vs CDC |
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 $453B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 49 | 12.26% | 452.80B | Mar 1999 | XSLV vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | Momentum, S&P 500 | 46 | 21.07% | 21.05B | Oct 2015 | XSLV vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 49 | 12.29% | 97.11B | Oct 2020 | XSLV vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500, Equal Weight | 73 | 13.16% | 96.96B | Apr 2003 | XSLV vs RSP | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 88 | 59.97% | 2.58B | Jun 2021 | XSLV vs SOXQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | Quality Factor, S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 13.51% | 19.45B | Dec 2005 | XSLV vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 35 | 2.89% | 10.56B | May 2005 | XSLV vs XLG | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | Dividend, S&P 500, Low Volatility | 53 | 12.28% | 4.04B | Oct 2012 | XSLV vs SPHD | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Momentum, Mid Cap Growth Equities | 39 | 11.79% | 7.18B | Mar 2005 | XSLV vs XMMO | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF | Momentum, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 55 | 10.66% | 4.08B | Feb 2012 | XSLV vs IDMO |
Often Compared With XSLV
Investors most often compare XSLV with SPY, VOO, VBR. These 18 comparison targets span 15 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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