First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund (FDTS) belongs to the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FDTS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FDTS
FDTS charges 0.80% annually. There are 18 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF | 0.07% | 13.80B | Apr 2009 | FDTS vs VSS | |
| Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | 0.08% | 5.40B | Jan 2010 | FDTS vs SCHC | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 0.30% | 203.65M | Sep 2024 | FDTS vs DXIV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.30% | 319.85M | Jul 2023 | FDTS vs AVDS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 0.36% | 18.90B | Sep 2019 | FDTS vs AVDV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FDTS
FDTS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 62. There are 6 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 83.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 83 | 203.65M | Sep 2024 | FDTS vs DXIV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 82 | 18.90B | Sep 2019 | FDTS vs AVDV | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 82 | 4.94B | Mar 2022 | FDTS vs DISV | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 78 | 244.27M | Jun 2015 | FDTS vs HSCZ | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 66 | 319.85M | Jul 2023 | FDTS vs AVDS |
Top Performing FDTS Alternatives (YTD)
FDTS is at 11.77% YTD. There are 3 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 13.10%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 13.10% | 4.94B | Mar 2022 | FDTS vs DISV | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 13.02% | 203.65M | Sep 2024 | FDTS vs DXIV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 12.96% | 18.90B | Sep 2019 | FDTS vs AVDV | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 11.33% | 244.27M | Jun 2015 | FDTS vs HSCZ | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF | 11.12% | 3.06B | Aug 2013 | FDTS vs FNDC |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FDTS
FDTS has 19.33% 1-year volatility. There are 19 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.99%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 11.99% | 244.27M | Jun 2015 | FDTS vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | 13.18% | 432.87M | Jan 2016 | FDTS vs DDLS | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend Fund | 13.89% | 1.05B | Jun 2006 | FDTS vs DLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 14.05% | 203.65M | Sep 2024 | FDTS vs DXIV | |
| NYLI International Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF | 14.26% | 24.94M | May 2026 | FDTS vs NISM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FDTS
FDTS has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.11%. There are 15 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.61%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | -9.61% | 244.27M | Jun 2015 | FDTS vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | -10.69% | 432.87M | Jan 2016 | FDTS vs DDLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | -10.84% | 203.65M | Sep 2024 | FDTS vs DXIV | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend Fund | -11.04% | 1.05B | Jun 2006 | FDTS vs DLS | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF | -11.20% | 3.06B | Aug 2013 | FDTS vs FNDC |
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Often Compared With FDTS
Investors most often compare FDTS with SCHD, DISVX, XLK. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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