First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund (FDM) Alternatives
First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund (FDM) belongs to the Small Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FDM. 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 FDM
FDM charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FDM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | FDM vs ISCB | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF | 0.05% | Jul 8, 2013 | FDM vs SPSM | |
| Vanguard Extended Market ETF | 0.06% | Dec 27, 2001 | FDM vs VXF | |
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 0.06% | May 22, 2000 | FDM vs IJR | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.09% | Nov 16, 2020 | FDM vs BBSC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FDM
Among ETFs in the Small Cap Blend 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 Microcap ETF | 87 | Aug 12, 2005 | FDM vs IWC | |
| Invesco NASDAQ Future Gen 200 ETF | 84 | Oct 13, 2022 | FDM vs QQQS | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 81 | May 8, 2007 | FDM vs FYX | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap ETF | 76 | Dec 20, 2007 | FDM vs FESM | |
| Hartford Multifactor Small Cap ETF | 69 | Mar 24, 2015 | FDM vs ROSC |
Top Performing FDM Alternatives (YTD)
FDM alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund | 7.74% | Jun 16, 2006 | FDM vs DES | |
| Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF | 6.67% | Jul 18, 2018 | FDM vs OSCV | |
| VictoryShares US Small Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | 6.03% | Jul 8, 2015 | FDM vs CSB | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 5.67% | May 8, 2007 | FDM vs FYX | |
| Overlay Shares Small Cap Equity ETF | 4.70% | Sep 30, 2019 | FDM vs OVS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FDM
FDM alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 9.68% | Jul 14, 2015 | FDM vs ALTY | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | 13.63% | Apr 6, 2020 | FDM vs HSMV | |
| ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 16.27% | Feb 5, 2015 | FDM vs REGL | |
| Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF | 16.60% | Feb 7, 2019 | FDM vs VPC | |
| 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF | 16.64% | May 11, 2020 | FDM vs SIXS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FDM
FDM alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | -8.52% | Jul 14, 2015 | FDM vs ALTY | |
| Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF | -10.00% | Nov 8, 2017 | FDM vs OMFL | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | -10.57% | Apr 6, 2020 | FDM vs HSMV | |
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF | -10.94% | Feb 5, 2015 | FDM vs SMDV | |
| ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -10.94% | Feb 5, 2015 | FDM vs REGL |
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