First Trust Multi Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FAB) Alternatives
First Trust Multi Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FAB) belongs to the Mid Cap Value Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FAB. 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 FAB
FAB charges 0.64% annually. Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FAB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | 0.06% | Jun 28, 2004 | FAB vs IMCV | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF | 0.07% | Aug 17, 2006 | FAB vs VOE | |
| Research Affiliates Deletions ETF | 0.09% | Sep 9, 2024 | FAB vs NIXT | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF | 0.10% | Sep 7, 2010 | FAB vs IVOV | |
| Vanguard U.S. Value Factor ETF | 0.13% | Feb 13, 2018 | FAB vs VFVA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FAB
Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Value 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 MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | 79 | Jan 31, 2012 | FAB vs VEGI | |
| Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF | 72 | Oct 22, 2014 | FAB vs QVAL | |
| Avantis U.S. Mid Cap Value ETF | 66 | Nov 7, 2023 | FAB vs AVMV | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF | 65 | Aug 17, 2006 | FAB vs VOE | |
| WBI Power Factor High Dividend ETF | 63 | Dec 19, 2016 | FAB vs WBIY |
Top Performing FAB Alternatives (YTD)
FAB alternatives from the Mid Cap Value Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | 17.29% | Jan 31, 2012 | FAB vs VEGI | |
| Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF | 9.10% | May 14, 2013 | FAB vs SYLD | |
| Abacus FCF Real Assets Leaders ETF | 9.02% | Dec 13, 2021 | FAB vs ABLD | |
| ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF | 8.37% | Jul 24, 2017 | FAB vs EQRR | |
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | 8.05% | Oct 1, 2013 | FAB vs RDIV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FAB
FAB alternatives from the Mid Cap Value Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund | 12.56% | Aug 26, 2003 | FAB vs FVD | |
| SPDR S&P Dividend ETF | 13.91% | Nov 15, 2005 | FAB vs SDY | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | 14.41% | Aug 24, 2018 | FAB vs AUSF | |
| Xtrackers S&P ESG Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 14.75% | Nov 8, 2022 | FAB vs SNPD | |
| Cultivar ETF | 14.80% | Dec 22, 2021 | FAB vs CVAR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FAB
FAB alternatives from the Mid Cap Value Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund | -9.29% | Aug 26, 2003 | FAB vs FVD | |
| ProShares Russell U.S. Dividend Growers ETF | -10.52% | Nov 5, 2019 | FAB vs TMDV | |
| iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | -10.60% | Jan 31, 2012 | FAB vs VEGI | |
| Cultivar ETF | -10.62% | Dec 22, 2021 | FAB vs CVAR | |
| SPDR S&P Dividend ETF | -10.66% | Nov 15, 2005 | FAB vs SDY |
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