First Trust Lunt U.S. Factor Rotation ETF (FCTR) Alternatives
First Trust Lunt U.S. Factor Rotation ETF (FCTR) belongs to the Large 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 FCTR. 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 FCTR
FCTR charges 0.65% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FCTR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | FCTR vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | FCTR vs ILCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | FCTR vs SCHB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | FCTR vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | FCTR vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FCTR
Among ETFs in the Large 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 93 | Dec 15, 2021 | FCTR vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | FCTR vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | FCTR vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | FCTR vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | FCTR vs IOO |
Top Performing FCTR Alternatives (YTD)
FCTR alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.61% | Jul 14, 2025 | FCTR vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | FCTR vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | FCTR vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | FCTR vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | FCTR vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FCTR
FCTR alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.55% | Jul 14, 2025 | FCTR vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | FCTR vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | FCTR vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | FCTR vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | FCTR vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FCTR
FCTR alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | -9.17% | May 24, 2017 | FCTR vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | FCTR vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | FCTR vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | FCTR vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | FCTR vs ACSI |
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Often Compared With FCTR
What investors most often compare with FCTR, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 73 | -1.41% | May 10, 2023 | FCTR vs BDGS | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 69 | -5.93% | Mar 10, 1999 | FCTR vs QQQ | |
| iShares MSCI Intl Multifactor ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 3.21% | Apr 28, 2015 | FCTR vs INTF | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return US Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 5.49% | Sep 29, 2015 | FCTR vs JPUS | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | FCTR vs VOO | |
| BlackRock U.S. Equity Factor Rotation ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Actively Managed | 73 | -4.07% | Mar 19, 2019 | FCTR vs DYNF | |
| Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF | Multi-factor | 78 | 3.32% | Feb 13, 2018 | FCTR vs VFMF | |
| Alger 35 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 81 | -10.04% | May 4, 2021 | FCTR vs ATFV |
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