First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FAD) Alternatives
First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FAD) belongs to the Mid Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FAD. 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 FAD
FAD charges 0.63% annually. Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FAD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNY Mellon US Mid Cap Core Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 9, 2020 | FAD vs BKMC | |
| Schwab US Mid-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jan 13, 2011 | FAD vs SCHM | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jan 26, 2004 | FAD vs VO | |
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 0.06% | Jun 28, 2004 | FAD vs IMCG | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 0.07% | Aug 17, 2006 | FAD vs VOT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FAD
Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Galaxy Transformative Tech Accelerators ETF | 91 | Sep 9, 2024 | FAD vs TEKX | |
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | 89 | Sep 30, 2014 | FAD vs ARKQ | |
| Pinnacle Focused Opportunities ETF | 87 | Dec 28, 2022 | FAD vs FCUS | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | 80 | Mar 3, 2005 | FAD vs XMMO | |
| Inspire Faithward Mid Cap Momentum ESG ETF | 78 | Dec 7, 2020 | FAD vs GLRY |
Top Performing FAD Alternatives (YTD)
FAD alternatives from the Mid Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Focused Opportunities ETF | 14.56% | Dec 28, 2022 | FAD vs FCUS | |
| Innovator IBD Breakout Opportunities ETF | 8.23% | Sep 13, 2018 | FAD vs BOUT | |
| SoFi Next 500 ETF | 5.66% | Apr 11, 2019 | FAD vs SFYX | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | 4.93% | Mar 3, 2005 | FAD vs XMMO | |
| Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF | 4.62% | Dec 2, 2015 | FAD vs QMOM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FAD
FAD alternatives from the Mid Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Plan Fund Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Co... | 16.90% | Apr 29, 2019 | FAD vs TPLC | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF | 17.57% | Jan 26, 2004 | FAD vs VO | |
| iShares Russell Midcap ETF | 19.07% | Jul 17, 2001 | FAD vs IWR | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF | 19.52% | Sep 28, 2015 | FAD vs JHMM | |
| Argent Mid Cap ETF | 19.90% | Aug 17, 2022 | FAD vs AMID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FAD
FAD alternatives from the Mid Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Faithward Mid Cap Momentum ESG ETF | -10.93% | Dec 7, 2020 | FAD vs GLRY | |
| Invesco Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | -12.04% | Mar 1, 2007 | FAD vs PDP | |
| Argent Mid Cap ETF | -12.31% | Aug 17, 2022 | FAD vs AMID | |
| Timothy Plan Fund Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Co... | -12.42% | Apr 29, 2019 | FAD vs TPLC | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF | -12.74% | Jan 26, 2004 | FAD vs VO |
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