American Century Focused Dynamic Growth ETF (FDG) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to FDG
FDG charges 0.45% annually. Among ETFs in the Global Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FDG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | Jun 24, 2008 | FDG vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | Feb 27, 2012 | FDG vs SPGM | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | Nov 25, 2014 | FDG vs NZAC | |
| IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders ETF | 0.18% | Feb 8, 2022 | FDG vs WRND | |
| Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF | 0.18% | Nov 17, 2020 | FDG vs DFAI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FDG
Among ETFs in the Global 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 International Select Dividend ETF | 97 | Jun 11, 2007 | FDG vs IDV | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 96 | Dec 3, 2013 | FDG vs FYLD | |
| Procure Space ETF | 96 | Apr 11, 2019 | FDG vs UFO | |
| First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index... | 96 | Nov 21, 2007 | FDG vs FGD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 93 | Jan 16, 2018 | FDG vs WLDR |
Top Performing FDG Alternatives (YTD)
FDG alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF | 17.28% | Jan 11, 2021 | FDG vs INFL | |
| Procure Space ETF | 15.94% | Apr 11, 2019 | FDG vs UFO | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 15.22% | Dec 3, 2013 | FDG vs FYLD | |
| iShares International Select Dividend ETF | 8.40% | Jun 11, 2007 | FDG vs IDV | |
| Invesco International Developed Dynamic Multifacto... | 7.24% | Feb 24, 2021 | FDG vs IMFL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FDG
FDG alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.82% | May 31, 2022 | FDG vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 7.83% | Apr 25, 2012 | FDG vs INKM | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.29% | Sep 12, 2025 | FDG vs BDVL | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 11.99% | Sep 17, 2012 | FDG vs VEGA | |
| SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF | 12.08% | May 29, 2013 | FDG vs WDIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FDG
FDG alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -5.76% | Apr 25, 2012 | FDG vs INKM | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | -8.32% | Sep 17, 2012 | FDG vs VEGA | |
| SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF | -8.61% | May 29, 2013 | FDG vs WDIV | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | -8.83% | Sep 15, 2005 | FDG vs PID | |
| Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta World Equity ETF | -9.50% | Mar 15, 2022 | FDG vs GSWO |
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