First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index (FDN) Alternatives
First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index (FDN) 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 FDN. 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 FDN
FDN charges 0.52% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FDN alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | FDN vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | FDN vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | FDN vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | FDN vs VUG | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | FDN vs SCHB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FDN
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 | FDN vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | FDN vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | FDN vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | FDN vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | FDN vs IOO |
Top Performing FDN Alternatives (YTD)
FDN 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 | FDN vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | FDN vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | FDN vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | FDN vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | FDN vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FDN
FDN 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 | FDN vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | FDN vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | FDN vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | FDN vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | FDN vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FDN
FDN 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 | FDN vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | FDN vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | FDN vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | FDN vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | FDN vs ACSI |
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