First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF (FICS) Alternatives
First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF (FICS) 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 FICS. 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 FICS
FICS charges 0.70% annually. Among ETFs in the Global Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FICS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | Jun 24, 2008 | FICS vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | Feb 27, 2012 | FICS vs SPGM | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | Nov 25, 2014 | FICS vs NZAC | |
| IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders ETF | 0.18% | Feb 8, 2022 | FICS vs WRND | |
| Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF | 0.18% | Nov 17, 2020 | FICS vs DFAI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FICS
Among ETFs in the Global 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 International Select Dividend ETF | 97 | Jun 11, 2007 | FICS vs IDV | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 96 | Dec 3, 2013 | FICS vs FYLD | |
| Procure Space ETF | 96 | Apr 11, 2019 | FICS vs UFO | |
| First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index... | 96 | Nov 21, 2007 | FICS vs FGD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 93 | Jan 16, 2018 | FICS vs WLDR |
Top Performing FICS Alternatives (YTD)
FICS alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF | 17.28% | Jan 11, 2021 | FICS vs INFL | |
| Procure Space ETF | 15.94% | Apr 11, 2019 | FICS vs UFO | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 15.22% | Dec 3, 2013 | FICS vs FYLD | |
| iShares International Select Dividend ETF | 8.40% | Jun 11, 2007 | FICS vs IDV | |
| Invesco International Developed Dynamic Multifacto... | 7.24% | Feb 24, 2021 | FICS vs IMFL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FICS
FICS alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.82% | May 31, 2022 | FICS vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 7.83% | Apr 25, 2012 | FICS vs INKM | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.29% | Sep 12, 2025 | FICS vs BDVL | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 11.99% | Sep 17, 2012 | FICS vs VEGA | |
| SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF | 12.08% | May 29, 2013 | FICS vs WDIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FICS
FICS alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -5.76% | Apr 25, 2012 | FICS vs INKM | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | -8.32% | Sep 17, 2012 | FICS vs VEGA | |
| SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF | -8.61% | May 29, 2013 | FICS vs WDIV | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | -8.83% | Sep 15, 2005 | FICS vs PID | |
| Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta World Equity ETF | -9.50% | Mar 15, 2022 | FICS vs GSWO |
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