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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FAB
FAB charges 0.64% annually. There are 42 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF | 0.05% | 36.60B | Aug 2006 | FAB vs VOE | |
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | 0.06% | 1.14B | Jun 2004 | FAB vs IMCV | |
| Research Affiliates Deletions ETF | 0.09% | 34.44M | Sep 2024 | FAB vs NIXT | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF | 0.10% | 1.40B | Sep 2010 | FAB vs IVOV | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Value Fund | 0.12% | 2.92B | Feb 2007 | FAB vs WTV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FAB
FAB has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 69. There are 5 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 87.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF | 87 | 54.30M | Jul 2017 | FAB vs EQRR | |
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | 78 | 1.19B | Oct 2013 | FAB vs RDIV | |
| Bushido Capital US SMID Cap Equity ETF | 71 | — | May 2025 | FAB vs RNIN | |
| Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF | 70 | 509.34M | Oct 2014 | FAB vs QVAL | |
| First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF | 70 | 44.83M | Sep 2018 | FAB vs DVLU |
Top Performing FAB Alternatives (YTD)
FAB is at 12.76% YTD. There are 13 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 24.82%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF | 24.82% | 54.30M | Jul 2017 | FAB vs EQRR | |
| Harbor Mid Cap Value ETF | 18.03% | 4.72M | May 2025 | FAB vs EPMV | |
| Thrivent Mid Cap Value ETF | 17.39% | — | Feb 2020 | FAB vs TMVE | |
| Research Affiliates Deletions ETF | 17.18% | 34.44M | Sep 2024 | FAB vs NIXT | |
| iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF | 15.78% | 15.43B | Jul 2001 | FAB vs IWS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FAB
FAB has 13.81% 1-year volatility. There are 24 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.77%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund | 9.77% | 7.93B | Aug 2003 | FAB vs FVD | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | 10.27% | 840.28M | Aug 2018 | FAB vs AUSF | |
| SPDR S&P Dividend ETF | 10.45% | 21.15B | Nov 2005 | FAB vs SDY | |
| Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF | 10.63% | 341.43M | Apr 2019 | FAB vs TPHD | |
| Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF | 10.64% | 730.89M | Mar 2013 | FAB vs DIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FAB
FAB has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.65%. There are 9 ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | -4.84% | 1.19B | Oct 2013 | FAB vs RDIV | |
| ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF | -4.95% | 54.30M | Jul 2017 | FAB vs EQRR | |
| Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF | -5.23% | 730.89M | Mar 2013 | FAB vs DIV | |
| Bushido Capital US SMID Cap Equity ETF | -5.70% | — | May 2025 | FAB vs RNIN | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | -5.84% | 840.28M | Aug 2018 | FAB vs AUSF |
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Often Compared With FAB
Investors most often compare FAB with FNCMX, MTUM, CVAR. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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