First Trust China AlphaDEX Fund (FCA) Alternatives
First Trust China AlphaDEX Fund (FCA) belongs to the China Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FCA. 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 FCA
FCA charges 0.80% annually. Among ETFs in the China Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FCA alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE China ETF | 0.19% | Nov 2, 2017 | FCA vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | Sep 19, 2012 | FCA vs CXSE | |
| iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF | 0.40% | Apr 8, 2015 | FCA vs ISVBF | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF | 0.50% | Apr 30, 2014 | FCA vs CN | |
| iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF | 0.59% | Sep 28, 2010 | FCA vs ECNS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FCA
Among ETFs in the China 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 ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 92 | Jul 24, 2014 | FCA vs CNXT | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap... | 85 | May 21, 2014 | FCA vs ASHS | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 85 | Mar 5, 2014 | FCA vs KBA | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 82 | Oct 13, 2023 | FCA vs NBCE | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares Fund | 80 | Nov 6, 2013 | FCA vs ASHR |
Top Performing FCA Alternatives (YTD)
FCA alternatives from the China Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily China 3x Bear Shares | 16.89% | Dec 3, 2009 | FCA vs YANG | |
| ProShares UltraShort FTSE China 50 | 11.77% | Nov 8, 2007 | FCA vs FXP | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 10.80% | Jan 10, 2024 | FCA vs MCHS | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | 6.45% | Mar 16, 2010 | FCA vs YXI | |
| KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | 6.02% | Oct 13, 2017 | FCA vs KGRN |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FCA
FCA alternatives from the China Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares Fund | 18.63% | Nov 6, 2013 | FCA vs ASHR | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 18.64% | Mar 5, 2014 | FCA vs KBA | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | 18.85% | Jun 13, 2016 | FCA vs CNYA | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 20.37% | Oct 13, 2023 | FCA vs NBCE | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 20.80% | Mar 15, 2023 | FCA vs JCHI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FCA
FCA alternatives from the China Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -11.30% | Mar 5, 2014 | FCA vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares Fund | -11.41% | Nov 6, 2013 | FCA vs ASHR | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -11.50% | Jun 13, 2016 | FCA vs CNYA | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | -13.27% | Oct 13, 2023 | FCA vs NBCE | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap... | -14.03% | May 21, 2014 | FCA vs ASHS |
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