First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund (FDD) Alternatives
First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund (FDD) belongs to the Europe Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FDD. 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 FDD
FDD charges 0.58% annually. Among ETFs in the Europe Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FDD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | FDD vs VGK | |
| SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF | 0.09% | Oct 15, 2002 | FDD vs SPEU | |
| Franklin FTSE Eurozone ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | FDD vs FLEU | |
| Franklin FTSE Germany ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | FDD vs FLGR | |
| Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF | 0.09% | Feb 6, 2018 | FDD vs FLSW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FDD
Among ETFs in the Europe 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Spain ETF | 93 | Mar 12, 1996 | FDD vs EWP | |
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | 93 | Jan 25, 2012 | FDD vs EFNL | |
| iShares MSCI Norway ETF | 92 | Jan 23, 2012 | FDD vs ENOR | |
| Global X MSCI Norway ETF | 91 | Nov 9, 2010 | FDD vs NORW | |
| iShares MSCI Austria ETF | 91 | Mar 12, 1996 | FDD vs EWO |
Top Performing FDD Alternatives (YTD)
FDD alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Norway ETF | 28.39% | Jan 23, 2012 | FDD vs ENOR | |
| Global X MSCI Norway ETF | 27.18% | Nov 9, 2010 | FDD vs NORW | |
| WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund | 4.74% | Mar 4, 2015 | FDD vs EUSC | |
| WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund | 4.74% | Mar 4, 2015 | FDD vs OPPE | |
| iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF | 3.59% | Mar 12, 1996 | FDD vs EWU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FDD
FDD alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF | 14.96% | Apr 14, 2016 | FDD vs RFEU | |
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | 15.75% | Sep 9, 2015 | FDD vs EUDV | |
| First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund | 15.87% | Feb 14, 2012 | FDD vs FSZ | |
| iShares MSCI Belgium ETF | 15.99% | Mar 12, 1996 | FDD vs EWK | |
| WisdomTree Europe Quality Dividend Growth Fund | 16.52% | May 7, 2014 | FDD vs EUDG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FDD
FDD alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund | -10.39% | Feb 14, 2012 | FDD vs FSZ | |
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | -10.63% | Sep 9, 2015 | FDD vs EUDV | |
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | -10.90% | Jan 25, 2012 | FDD vs EFNL | |
| First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF | -11.26% | Apr 14, 2016 | FDD vs RFEU | |
| WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund | -11.41% | Jun 16, 2006 | FDD vs DFE |
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