First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund (CARZ) Alternatives
First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund (CARZ) belongs to the Consumer Discretionary Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CARZ. 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 CARZ
CARZ charges 0.70% annually. Among ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CARZ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | CARZ vs FDIS | |
| Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | CARZ vs VCR | |
| Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | CARZ vs XLY | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | 0.18% | Mar 21, 2018 | CARZ vs IEDI | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | CARZ vs PSCD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CARZ
Among ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | 54 | Dec 20, 2011 | CARZ vs RTH | |
| Invesco Dynamic Leisure & Entertainment ETF | 51 | Jun 23, 2005 | CARZ vs PEJ | |
| SPDR S&P Retail ETF | 45 | Jun 19, 2006 | CARZ vs XRT | |
| ProShares Online Retail ETF | 43 | Jul 13, 2018 | CARZ vs ONLN | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF | 32 | Jun 28, 2000 | CARZ vs IYC |
Top Performing CARZ Alternatives (YTD)
CARZ alternatives from the Consumer Discretionary Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | 0.56% | Dec 20, 2011 | CARZ vs RTH | |
| AdvisorShares Vice ETF | -0.08% | Dec 12, 2017 | CARZ vs VICE | |
| AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF | -0.73% | Apr 20, 2021 | CARZ vs EATZ | |
| Kraneshares Global Luxury Index ETF | -0.86% | Sep 6, 2023 | CARZ vs KLXY | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | -1.55% | Mar 21, 2018 | CARZ vs IEDI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CARZ
CARZ alternatives from the Consumer Discretionary Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | 14.78% | Dec 20, 2011 | CARZ vs RTH | |
| AdvisorShares Vice ETF | 14.98% | Dec 12, 2017 | CARZ vs VICE | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | 17.06% | Mar 21, 2018 | CARZ vs IEDI | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF | 20.10% | Jun 28, 2000 | CARZ vs IYC | |
| iShares Global Consumer Discretionary ETF | 20.81% | Sep 21, 2006 | CARZ vs RXI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CARZ
CARZ alternatives from the Consumer Discretionary Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | -9.02% | Dec 20, 2011 | CARZ vs RTH | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | -10.57% | Mar 21, 2018 | CARZ vs IEDI | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF | -12.49% | Jun 28, 2000 | CARZ vs IYC | |
| SPDR S&P Retail ETF | -13.53% | Jun 19, 2006 | CARZ vs XRT | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionar... | -13.57% | Nov 1, 2006 | CARZ vs RSPD |
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