First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF (AFMC) Alternatives
First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF (AFMC) belongs to the Small Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AFMC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to AFMC
AFMC charges 0.65% annually. Among ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among AFMC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | AFMC vs ISCB | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF | 0.05% | Jul 8, 2013 | AFMC vs SPSM | |
| Vanguard Extended Market ETF | 0.06% | Dec 27, 2001 | AFMC vs VXF | |
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 0.06% | May 22, 2000 | AFMC vs IJR | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.09% | Nov 16, 2020 | AFMC vs BBSC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AFMC
Among ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Microcap ETF | 86 | Aug 12, 2005 | AFMC vs IWC | |
| Invesco NASDAQ Future Gen 200 ETF | 84 | Oct 13, 2022 | AFMC vs QQQS | |
| First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund | 81 | Sep 27, 2005 | AFMC vs FDM | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 78 | May 8, 2007 | AFMC vs FYX | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap ETF | 73 | Dec 20, 2007 | AFMC vs FESM |
Top Performing AFMC Alternatives (YTD)
AFMC alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund | 8.16% | Jun 16, 2006 | AFMC vs DES | |
| Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF | 6.86% | Jul 18, 2018 | AFMC vs OSCV | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 6.25% | May 8, 2007 | AFMC vs FYX | |
| VictoryShares US Small Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | 6.24% | Jul 8, 2015 | AFMC vs CSB | |
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF | 5.41% | Feb 5, 2015 | AFMC vs SMDV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AFMC
AFMC alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 9.68% | Jul 14, 2015 | AFMC vs ALTY | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | 13.62% | Apr 6, 2020 | AFMC vs HSMV | |
| ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 16.26% | Feb 5, 2015 | AFMC vs REGL | |
| Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF | 16.61% | Feb 7, 2019 | AFMC vs VPC | |
| 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF | 16.64% | May 11, 2020 | AFMC vs SIXS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AFMC
AFMC alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | -8.52% | Jul 14, 2015 | AFMC vs ALTY | |
| Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF | -10.00% | Nov 8, 2017 | AFMC vs OMFL | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | -10.57% | Apr 6, 2020 | AFMC vs HSMV | |
| ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -10.94% | Feb 5, 2015 | AFMC vs REGL | |
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF | -10.94% | Feb 5, 2015 | AFMC vs SMDV |
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