MFIG vs. MFMO

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Motley Fool Innovative Growth Factor ETF (MFIG) and Motley Fool Momentum Factor ETF (MFMO).

MFIG and MFMO are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. MFIG is a passively managed fund by Motley Fool that tracks the performance of the Motley Fool Innovative Growth Index. It was launched on Dec 8, 2025. MFMO is an actively managed fund by Motley Fool. It was launched on Dec 8, 2025.

Performance

MFIG vs. MFMO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Motley Fool Innovative Growth Factor ETF (MFIG) and Motley Fool Momentum Factor ETF (MFMO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

MFIG vs. MFMO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
MFIG Motley Fool Innovative Growth Factor ETF	-10.10%	-0.21%
MFMO Motley Fool Momentum Factor ETF	-3.60%	-1.90%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, MFIG achieves a -10.10% return, which is significantly lower than MFMO's -3.60% return.

MFIG

• 1D: 3.06%
• 1M: -4.67%
• YTD: -10.10%
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

MFMO

• 1D: 4.34%
• 1M: -4.98%
• YTD: -3.60%
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

MFIG vs. MFMO - Expense Ratio Comparison

Both MFIG and MFMO have an expense ratio of 0.50%.

MFIG

Motley Fool Innovative Growth Factor ETF

MFMO

Motley Fool Momentum Factor ETF

Return for Risk

MFIG vs. MFMO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Motley Fool Innovative Growth Factor ETF (MFIG) and Motley Fool Momentum Factor ETF (MFMO). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	MFIG	MFMO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-1.74	-0.70	-1.04

Correlation

The correlation between MFIG and MFMO is 0.83, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Dividends

MFIG vs. MFMO - Dividend Comparison

Neither MFIG nor MFMO has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

MFIG vs. MFMO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum MFIG drawdown since its inception was -14.29%, which is greater than MFMO's maximum drawdown of -12.05%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MFIG and MFMO.

Drawdown Indicators

	MFIG	MFMO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-14.29%	-12.05%	-2.24%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-11.61%	-8.23%	-3.38%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-5.10%	-3.04%	-2.06%

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	MFIG	MFMO	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	17.50%	24.19%	-6.69%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	17.50%	24.19%	-6.69%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	17.50%	24.19%	-6.69%