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US ETF Leaders

Updated June 2026 with factor data through March 2026. 5,039 US-listed ETFs are in the current universe, 1,312 were excluded as under two years old, 2,398 produced usable analysis output, and 21 passed the publish filters.

Analysis model: Fama-French 5-factor model plus momentum (UMD)
Leaders are screened for sufficient history, market-like beta, statistically credible regression fit, positive backtested relative Sharpe, meaningful factor beta, and non-expensive dividend valuation. Relative valuation is based on split-adjusted recurring distributions versus the fund's own history; special distributions are excluded from valuation but remain in total return. A fund must also score on at least one non-market factor beyond market beta to qualify for the Leaders list.
What makes this page useful for ETF selection

The US leaders table is the shortlist layer for investors who want factor exposure without paying active-like fees for weak implementation. Instead of ranking funds on trailing total return alone, the page favors cleaner market and style capture, stronger risk-adjusted factor profiles, and valuations that are not stretched relative to each fund's own distribution history. Use it to narrow the field before digging deeper into the full US universe and the methodology behind each score.

Important disclaimer

This leaders list is educational research, not a personalized buy list or fiduciary recommendation. A fund can score well here and still be wrong for your taxes, liquidity needs, account type, or mandate. Use the list to focus research, then verify fit with the fund documents and your own constraints.

Universe
5,039
US-listed ETF universe
Excluded as < 2y Old
1,312
Fewer than 24 monthly returns
Analyzed
2,398
Produced valid analysis output
Leaders
21
Passed publish filters
Top Leader
DCOR
Dimensional US Core Equity 1 ETF
Download and API access

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Ticker Fund Name Fund
Score		 Mkt
Beta		 Small Value Profitability Investment Momentum Alpha % Non-Mkt
Factor %		 Rel. Sharpe
Backtested		 Rel. Sharpe
Actual		 Period Start Adj.
R^2		 Dividend Val.
100=Median		 MER
%		 AUM
($M)
Ticker Fund Name Fund
Score		 Mkt
Beta		 Small Value Profitability Investment Momentum Alpha % Non-Mkt
Factor %		 Rel. Sharpe
Backtested		 Rel. Sharpe
Actual		 Period Start Adj.
R^2		 Dividend Val.
100=Median		 MER
%		 AUM
($M)
DCOR Dimensional US Core Equity 1 ETF 100.0 96.4 10.8 28.8 - 43.8 - -0.77 1.23 1.381 0.930 2.42Y 29M 2023-Oct 0.991 109.0 0.14 2,810
DFAT Dimensional U.S. Targeted Value ETF 100.0 98.3 96.2 99.7 90.2 - - 0.91 3.66 1.343 0.668 4.67Y 56M 2021-Jul 0.978 96.0 0.28 13,130
DFSV Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF 96.0 100.0 98.3 100.0 96.9 - - 1.22 3.74 1.290 0.515 4.00Y 48M 2022-Mar 0.978 92.2 0.30 7,100
VFMF Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF 90.4 93.3 49.6 80.5 57.6 - 68.4 -0.58 3.55 1.214 0.745 8.08Y 97M 2018-Mar 0.968 117.2 0.18 568
EQL Alps Equal Sector Weight ETF 86.1 88.6 - 21.8 51.2 85.7 - -0.64 1.07 1.156 0.965 16.58Y 199M 2009-Aug 0.960 115.7 0.45 673
VIOG Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF 86.1 95.7 99.2 16.7 62.3 - 73.8 -0.74 3.28 1.156 0.646 15.50Y 186M 2010-Oct 0.960 115.0 0.10 894
VIOO Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF 85.9 95.9 99.9 50.9 54.5 - 30.1 -0.52 3.28 1.154 0.607 15.50Y 186M 2010-Oct 0.980 92.7 0.07 3,560
DFAC Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF 83.6 96.9 20.5 25.9 38.5 35.2 - -0.49 1.35 1.123 0.969 4.67Y 56M 2021-Jul 0.993 117.6 0.17 42,270
JMOM JPMorgan U.S. Momentum Factor ETF 82.9 100.0 - - - - 100.0 -0.03 1.22 1.114 1.059 8.25Y 99M 2017-Dec 0.963 118.7 0.12 2,060
DFAS Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF 82.0 98.1 93.4 55.1 76.7 - - -0.84 3.27 1.101 0.396 4.67Y 56M 2021-Jul 0.983 107.6 0.26 13,390
DUHP Dimensional US High Profitability ETF 80.6 95.9 - - 62.4 71.8 - -0.92 1.29 1.082 1.018 4.00Y 48M 2022-Mar 0.961 119.2 0.20 10,860
DTD WisdomTree U.S. Total Dividend Fund 80.4 87.4 - 54.4 60.9 96.1 - -0.98 1.49 1.079 0.876 19.67Y 236M 2006-Jul 0.952 117.6 0.28 1,530
VIOV Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF 80.2 96.6 100.0 83.4 39.8 - - -0.34 3.00 1.077 0.544 15.50Y 186M 2010-Oct 0.979 100.7 0.10 1,620
DIVB iShares Core Dividend ETF 79.4 90.5 - 50.9 52.3 100.0 - -0.20 1.40 1.066 0.900 8.25Y 99M 2017-Dec 0.956 101.1 0.05 1,280
IMCV iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Value ETF 77.9 95.3 26.4 85.0 47.4 83.9 - -0.64 1.86 1.046 0.734 21.58Y 259M 2004-Aug 0.953 113.6 0.06 1,010
USVM VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF 77.9 95.7 86.1 49.0 54.2 - 74.6 -1.12 3.66 1.046 0.543 8.42Y 101M 2017-Nov 0.964 94.6 0.29 1,500
VBR Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF 76.6 98.5 67.2 75.7 44.8 - - -0.80 2.51 1.029 0.671 22.17Y 266M 2004-Feb 0.975 106.3 0.05 33,730
JPSE JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF 76.4 92.6 94.7 42.3 72.9 - - -0.78 3.22 1.026 0.500 9.25Y 111M 2016-Dec 0.973 109.5 0.29 557
BFOR ALPS Barron's 400 ETF 76.1 97.9 58.6 44.5 87.1 - 34.4 -1.56 2.68 1.022 0.670 12.67Y 152M 2013-Jul 0.952 104.4 0.65 207
DGRS WisdomTree US Smallcap Quality Dividend Growth Fund 75.6 90.6 95.6 62.1 100.0 - - -1.36 3.57 1.015 0.456 12.58Y 151M 2013-Aug 0.958 98.3 0.38 370
SSPY Stratified LargeCap Index ETF 74.6 91.6 15.1 32.4 59.1 84.2 - -1.18 1.50 1.002 0.793 11.25Y 135M 2015-Jan 0.954 107.3 0.45 119
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Important context

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