Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap ETF (FESM) Alternatives
Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap ETF (FESM) 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 FESM. 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 FESM
FESM charges 0.28% annually. Among ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FESM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | FESM vs ISCB | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF | 0.05% | Jul 8, 2013 | FESM vs SPSM | |
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 0.06% | May 22, 2000 | FESM vs IJR | |
| Vanguard Extended Market ETF | 0.06% | Dec 27, 2001 | FESM vs VXF | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.09% | Nov 16, 2020 | FESM vs BBSC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FESM
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 | FESM vs IWC | |
| Invesco NASDAQ Future Gen 200 ETF | 84 | Oct 13, 2022 | FESM vs QQQS | |
| First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund | 83 | Sep 27, 2005 | FESM vs FDM | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 81 | May 8, 2007 | FESM vs FYX | |
| Hartford Multifactor Small Cap ETF | 69 | Mar 24, 2015 | FESM vs ROSC |
Top Performing FESM Alternatives (YTD)
FESM 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 | FESM vs DES | |
| Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF | 6.67% | Jul 18, 2018 | FESM vs OSCV | |
| VictoryShares US Small Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | 6.03% | Jul 8, 2015 | FESM vs CSB | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 5.67% | May 8, 2007 | FESM vs FYX | |
| Overlay Shares Small Cap Equity ETF | 4.70% | Sep 30, 2019 | FESM vs OVS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FESM
FESM 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 | FESM vs ALTY | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | 13.63% | Apr 6, 2020 | FESM vs HSMV | |
| ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 16.27% | Feb 5, 2015 | FESM vs REGL | |
| Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF | 16.60% | Feb 7, 2019 | FESM vs VPC | |
| 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF | 16.64% | May 11, 2020 | FESM vs SIXS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FESM
FESM 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 | FESM vs ALTY | |
| Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF | -10.00% | Nov 8, 2017 | FESM vs OMFL | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | -10.57% | Apr 6, 2020 | FESM vs HSMV | |
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF | -10.94% | Feb 5, 2015 | FESM vs SMDV | |
| ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -10.94% | Feb 5, 2015 | FESM vs REGL |
Other ETFs from Fidelity
Most popular Fidelity ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | Technology Equities | 68 | -7.30% | Oct 21, 2013 | FESM vs FTEC | |
| Fidelity High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 60 | -1.78% | Sep 12, 2016 | FESM vs FDVV | |
| Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.56% | Jan 11, 2024 | FESM vs FBTC | |
| Fidelity Total Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond, Actively Managed | 63 | 0.14% | Oct 6, 2014 | FESM vs FBND | |
| Fidelity NASDAQ Composite Index Tracking Stock | Large Cap Growth Equities | 72 | -6.77% | Sep 25, 2003 | FESM vs ONEQ | |
| Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Actively Managed | 64 | -8.61% | Jun 3, 2020 | FESM vs FBCG | |
| Fidelity Ethereum Fund | Cryptocurrency | 21 | -29.48% | Jul 22, 2024 | FESM vs FETH | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Core ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 64 | -4.71% | Apr 19, 2007 | FESM vs FELC | |
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | Utilities Equities | 70 | 7.67% | Oct 21, 2013 | FESM vs FUTY | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 53 | -10.02% | Nov 20, 2023 | FESM vs FELG |
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