FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance Income ETF (FBDC) Alternatives
FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance Income ETF (FBDC) belongs to the Financials Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FBDC. 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 FBDC
FBDC charges 13.69% annually. Among ETFs in the Financials Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FBDC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | FBDC vs FNCL | |
| Vanguard Financials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | FBDC vs VFH | |
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | 0.10% | May 9, 2022 | FBDC vs GABF | |
| Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | FBDC vs XLF | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | FBDC vs PSCF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FBDC
Among ETFs in the Financials 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | 86 | Dec 14, 2023 | FBDC vs GSIB | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | 75 | Jul 11, 2022 | FBDC vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF | 70 | Jan 20, 2010 | FBDC vs EUFN | |
| Invesco KBW Bank ETF | 67 | Nov 1, 2011 | FBDC vs KBWB | |
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 55 | Nov 1, 2011 | FBDC vs FDIQ |
Top Performing FBDC Alternatives (YTD)
FBDC alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 11.45% | Nov 1, 2011 | FBDC vs FDIQ | |
| First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund | 3.40% | Jun 29, 2009 | FBDC vs QABA | |
| SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF | 1.11% | Jun 19, 2006 | FBDC vs KRE | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | -0.15% | Jul 11, 2022 | FBDC vs SPCZ | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | -0.43% | Apr 7, 2010 | FBDC vs PSCF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FBDC
FBDC alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | 6.25% | Jul 11, 2022 | FBDC vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | 14.87% | Sep 1, 2020 | FBDC vs KWT | |
| T. Rowe Price Financials ETF | 15.50% | Jun 11, 2025 | FBDC vs TFNS | |
| iShares Global Financials ETF | 18.12% | Nov 12, 2001 | FBDC vs IXG | |
| iShares U.S. Insurance ETF | 18.72% | May 5, 2006 | FBDC vs IAK |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FBDC
FBDC alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | -3.50% | Jul 11, 2022 | FBDC vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | -11.54% | Sep 1, 2020 | FBDC vs KWT | |
| iShares U.S. Insurance ETF | -11.58% | May 5, 2006 | FBDC vs IAK | |
| Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF | -11.59% | Dec 2, 2010 | FBDC vs KBWP | |
| SPDR S&P Insurance ETF | -12.25% | Nov 8, 2005 | FBDC vs KIE |
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