American Century Focused Dynamic Growth ETF (FDG) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FDG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FDG
FDG charges 0.45% annually. There are 30 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | FDG vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | FDG vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.84B | Feb 2012 | FDG vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.57B | Jun 2024 | FDG vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 192.94M | Nov 2014 | FDG vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FDG
FDG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 34. There are 70 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 94 | 89.32M | Jan 2018 | FDG vs WLDR | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 92 | 665.65M | Dec 2013 | FDG vs FYLD | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | 87 | 394.74M | Jun 2023 | FDG vs AVGV | |
| Cambria Global Value ETF | 84 | 533.45M | Mar 2014 | FDG vs GVAL | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 84 | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | FDG vs VOLT |
Top Performing FDG Alternatives (YTD)
FDG is at 3.50% YTD. There are 95 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 38.93%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 38.93% | 64.26M | Oct 2025 | FDG vs POW | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 32.10% | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | FDG vs VOLT | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 27.97% | 89.32M | Jan 2018 | FDG vs WLDR | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 27.74% | 3.13B | Mar 2023 | FDG vs FWD | |
| Axs Green Alpha ETF | 25.08% | 57.43M | Sep 2022 | FDG vs NXTE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FDG
FDG has 19.49% 1-year volatility. There are 98 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.71%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.71% | 236.11M | May 2022 | FDG vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.04% | 71.86M | Apr 2012 | FDG vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.07% | 3.27B | Oct 2011 | FDG vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.54% | 1.71B | Sep 2025 | FDG vs BDVL | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 9.63% | 89.41M | Sep 2012 | FDG vs VEGA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FDG
FDG has a 1-year max drawdown of -15.71%. There are 77 ETFs in the Global Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 236.11M | May 2022 | FDG vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 71.86M | Apr 2012 | FDG vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | FDG vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 665.65M | Dec 2013 | FDG vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 98.67M | May 2019 | FDG vs HERD |
Other ETFs from American Century
The 10 most viewed American Century ETFs shown here include QGRO, FUSI, QINT and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
Often Compared With FDG
Investors most often compare FDG with FFOG, VUG, BUFSX. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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