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Best SPMO Alternatives in 2026

U.S. momentum factor ETFs to consider alongside Invesco SPMO.

Data updated August 2026 · 9 ETFs

ETFs listed9
Avg yield0.63%
Avg expense ratio0.28%

Who this page is for

Best for

  • SPMO holders comparing similar funds, fees, payouts, and strategy design
  • Factor investors comparing momentum definitions, rebalance rules, and concentration
  • Investors who will compare total return and NAV trend alongside distribution rate

Not a fit for

  • Investors seeking a stable sector mix or broad market-cap-weighted exposure
  • Anyone treating a current distribution rate as guaranteed future income
  • Investors choosing from headline yield alone without reviewing the underlying exposure

Analysis

SPMO selects roughly 100 S&P 500 stocks with strong momentum scores. MTUM draws from a broader U.S. large- and mid-cap universe, while VFMO uses an actively implemented Vanguard factor process. PDP, QMOM, FDMO, and JMOM each define and rebalance momentum differently. Those rules can create large differences in sector weights, turnover, tax efficiency, and the speed at which a portfolio reacts when market leadership reverses. A useful comparison looks past recent performance to the index methodology, concentration, trading costs, and behavior during momentum crashes.

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Top picks

Top 3 SPMO alternatives by assets under management.

Yield distribution

0-2%92-5%05-8%08-12%012%+0

Expense ratio distribution

0-0.20%50.20-0.50%20.50-0.75%10.75-1.00%1

Income projection

Estimated income if the current average distribution rate of 0.63% held for a full year with share prices unchanged. Distribution rate is not total return—a fund can pay a large distribution while its share price falls—so treat these as an upper-bound illustration, not a forecast.

InvestmentAnnual incomeMonthly incomeWeekly income
$10,000$63$5$1
$25,000$159$13$3
$50,000$317$26$6
$100,000$634$53$12

Issuer breakdown

Distribution of ETFs by fund issuer. Larger issuers often offer lower expense ratios and higher liquidity.

State Street2
iShares1
JPMorgan1
Vanguard1
Invesco1
Fidelity Investments1
Alpha Architect1
Exchange Traded Concepts1

All 9 ETFs

Ticker Name Issuer Yield Expense ratio AUM Frequency
MTUMiShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETFiShares0.48%0.15%$25.3BQuarterly
JMOMJPMorgan U.S. Momentum Factor ETFJPMorgan0.76%0.12%$2.4BQuarterly
VFMOVanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF ETF SharesVanguard0.85%0.13%$1.9BQuarterly
PDPInvesco DWA Momentum ETFInvesco0.08%0.62%$1.4BQuarterly
FDMOFidelity® Momentum Factor ETFFidelity Investments0.65%0.15%$901MQuarterly
QMOMAlpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETFAlpha Architect0.48%0.29%$424MAnnual
MMTMSPDR® S&P 1500 Momentum Tilt ETFState Street1.16%0.12%$158MQuarterly
ONEOSPDR® Russell 1000 Momentum Focus ETFState Street1.21%0.20%$29MQuarterly
AMOMQRAFT AI-Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Momentum ETFExchange Traded Concepts0.04%0.75%$22MQuarterly

Frequently asked questions

What are the best spmo alternatives?

This page lists the top 9 ETFs in this category ranked by key metrics. The list includes funds from issuers like iShares, JPMorgan, Vanguard, Invesco, Fidelity Investments and more.

How often is this list updated?

The data on this page is refreshed regularly using the latest available distribution rates, expense ratios, and AUM figures. Last updated August 2026.

What is the average yield of these ETFs?

The average distribution yield across the 9 ETFs on this list is 0.63%. Individual yields range from 0.04% to 1.21%.

What is the closest alternative to SPMO?

MTUM is the largest direct U.S. momentum-factor comparison. VFMO, FDMO, and JMOM offer other diversified U.S. implementations with different selection and rebalance methods.

What should I compare when choosing a SPMO alternative?

Compare the eligible universe, momentum lookback, rebalance frequency, sector caps, number of holdings, turnover, expense ratio, valuation, and drawdowns after trend reversals.

Does a higher-yielding SPMO alternative produce a better return?

Not necessarily. Distribution rate measures cash paid, not wealth created. Compare total return, NAV trend, fees, distribution composition, and the amount of upside surrendered by any options overlay.

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