MFVL vs. MFIG

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

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

MFVL and MFIG are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. MFVL is an actively managed fund by Motley Fool. It was launched on Dec 8, 2025. 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.

Performance

MFVL vs. MFIG - Performance Comparison

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

MFVL vs. MFIG - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
MFVL Motley Fool Value Factor ETF	-1.60%	1.39%
MFIG Motley Fool Innovative Growth Factor ETF	-10.10%	-0.21%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, MFVL achieves a -1.60% return, which is significantly higher than MFIG's -10.10% return.

MFVL

• 1D: 1.37%
• 1M: -5.21%
• YTD: -1.60%
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

MFIG

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

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

MFVL vs. MFIG - Expense Ratio Comparison

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

MFVL

Motley Fool Value Factor ETF

MFIG

Motley Fool Innovative Growth Factor ETF

Return for Risk

MFVL vs. MFIG - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Motley Fool Value Factor ETF (MFVL) and Motley Fool Innovative Growth Factor ETF (MFIG). 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

	MFVL	MFIG	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.07	-1.74	+1.67

Correlation

The correlation between MFVL and MFIG is 0.63, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Dividends

MFVL vs. MFIG - Dividend Comparison

Neither MFVL nor MFIG has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

MFVL vs. MFIG - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum MFVL drawdown since its inception was -6.49%, smaller than the maximum MFIG drawdown of -14.29%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MFVL and MFIG.

Drawdown Indicators

	MFVL	MFIG	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-6.49%	-14.29%	+7.80%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-5.21%	-11.61%	+6.40%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-1.41%	-5.10%	+3.69%

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	MFVL	MFIG	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	11.67%	17.50%	-5.83%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	11.67%	17.50%	-5.83%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	11.67%	17.50%	-5.83%