Fidelity Fundamental Global ex-U.S. ETF (FFGX) 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 FFGX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FFGX
FFGX charges 0.55% annually. There are 119 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | 317.30B | Jul 2007 | FFGX vs VEA | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | FFGX vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.01B | Apr 2007 | FFGX vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | FFGX vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.90B | Mar 2017 | FFGX vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FFGX
FFGX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 36. There are 135 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 91 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | FFGX vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 89 | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | FFGX vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 87 | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | FFGX vs IFLO | |
| JPMorgan International Value ETF | 87 | 3.23B | Sep 2023 | FFGX vs JIVE | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 86 | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | FFGX vs CIL |
Top Performing FFGX Alternatives (YTD)
FFGX is at 10.94% YTD. There are 73 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 39.37%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 39.37% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | FFGX vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 32.55% | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | FFGX vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 29.79% | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | FFGX vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 23.96% | 919.81M | Jun 2007 | FFGX vs IDHQ | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 23.36% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | FFGX vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FFGX
FFGX has 19.77% 1-year volatility. There are 167 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.43%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.43% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | FFGX vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.74% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | FFGX vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 159.94M | Aug 2013 | FFGX vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.70% | 5.14B | Oct 2011 | FFGX vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.94% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | FFGX vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FFGX
FFGX has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.86%. There are 138 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | FFGX vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | FFGX vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | FFGX vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | FFGX vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 523.46M | Jun 2013 | FFGX vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Fidelity
The 10 most viewed Fidelity ETFs shown here include FTEC, FDVV, FBTC and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $27B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | Technology Equities | 58 | 23.14% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | FFGX vs FTEC | |
| Fidelity High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 71 | 11.08% | 9.74B | Sep 2016 | FFGX vs FDVV | |
| Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.99% | 10.22B | Jan 2024 | FFGX vs FBTC | |
| Fidelity Total Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 36 | 0.12% | 26.62B | Oct 2014 | FFGX vs FBND | |
| Fidelity Nasdaq Composite Index ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 55 | 12.20% | 10.69B | Sep 2003 | FFGX vs ONEQ | |
| Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | 11.18% | 6.97B | Jun 2020 | FFGX vs FBCG | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Core ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 72 | 11.33% | 7.88B | Apr 2007 | FFGX vs FELC | |
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | Utilities Equities | 32 | 8.15% | 2.35B | Oct 2013 | FFGX vs FUTY | |
| Fidelity Ethereum Fund | Cryptocurrency | 5 | -40.36% | 750.93M | Jul 2024 | FFGX vs FETH | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 32 | 4.30% | 5.65B | Nov 2023 | FFGX vs FELG |
Often Compared With FFGX
Investors most often compare FFGX with FFEM, FFDI, SCHG. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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