First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund (FDT) Alternatives
First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund (FDT) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FDT. 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 FDT
FDT charges 0.80% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FDT alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | Jul 20, 2007 | FDT vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 24, 2020 | FDT vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | Apr 26, 2007 | FDT vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | Mar 21, 2017 | FDT vs IDEV | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | Jan 26, 2011 | FDT vs VXUS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FDT
Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 96 | Nov 14, 2016 | FDT vs EFAS | |
| iShares MSCI Israel ETF | 96 | Mar 26, 2008 | FDT vs EIS | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 96 | Oct 29, 2013 | FDT vs VIDI | |
| Jpmorgan International Value ETF | 95 | Sep 13, 2023 | FDT vs JIVE | |
| Fidelity International High Dividend ETF | 95 | Jan 16, 2018 | FDT vs FIDI |
Top Performing FDT Alternatives (YTD)
FDT alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.06% | Nov 14, 2016 | FDT vs EFAS | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 9.82% | Jun 16, 2017 | FDT vs ICOW | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 9.35% | Apr 12, 2019 | FDT vs KEMX | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 8.50% | Jun 27, 2013 | FDT vs IDOG | |
| Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value E... | 8.42% | Dec 16, 2014 | FDT vs IVAL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FDT
FDT alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 12.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | FDT vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | 12.53% | Feb 12, 2008 | FDT vs DWX | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 12.62% | Aug 23, 2013 | FDT vs FID | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | 13.16% | Aug 24, 2016 | FDT vs HDMV | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 13.30% | Aug 19, 2015 | FDT vs CIL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FDT
FDT alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -7.14% | Oct 18, 2011 | FDT vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | -8.59% | Feb 12, 2008 | FDT vs DWX | |
| Fidelity International Multifactor ETF | -8.67% | Feb 26, 2019 | FDT vs FDEV | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | -8.73% | Aug 24, 2016 | FDT vs HDMV | |
| WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund | -8.74% | Aug 10, 2018 | FDT vs DWMF |
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