First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FGD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FGD
FGD charges 0.59% annually. There are 61 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | FGD vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | FGD vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.84B | Feb 2012 | FGD vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.57B | Jun 2024 | FGD vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 192.94M | Nov 2014 | FGD vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FGD
FGD has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 70. There are 21 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 94 | 89.32M | Jan 2018 | FGD vs WLDR | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 92 | 665.65M | Dec 2013 | FGD vs FYLD | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | 87 | 394.74M | Jun 2023 | FGD vs AVGV | |
| Cambria Global Value ETF | 84 | 533.45M | Mar 2014 | FGD vs GVAL | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 84 | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | FGD vs VOLT |
Top Performing FGD Alternatives (YTD)
FGD is at 11.27% YTD. There are 47 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 38.93%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 38.93% | 64.26M | Oct 2025 | FGD vs POW | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 32.10% | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | FGD vs VOLT | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 27.97% | 89.32M | Jan 2018 | FGD vs WLDR | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 27.74% | 3.13B | Mar 2023 | FGD vs FWD | |
| Axs Green Alpha ETF | 25.08% | 57.43M | Sep 2022 | FGD vs NXTE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FGD
FGD has 12.76% 1-year volatility. There are 27 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.71%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.71% | 236.11M | May 2022 | FGD vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.04% | 71.86M | Apr 2012 | FGD vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.07% | 3.27B | Oct 2011 | FGD vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.54% | 1.71B | Sep 2025 | FGD vs BDVL | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 9.63% | 89.41M | Sep 2012 | FGD vs VEGA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FGD
FGD has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.82%. There are 43 ETFs in the Global Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 236.11M | May 2022 | FGD vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 71.86M | Apr 2012 | FGD vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | FGD vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 665.65M | Dec 2013 | FGD vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 98.67M | May 2019 | FGD vs HERD |
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Often Compared With FGD
Investors most often compare FGD with VYMI, SCHD, IDV. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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