First Trust Latin America AlphaDEX Fund (FLN) Alternatives
First Trust Latin America AlphaDEX Fund (FLN) belongs to the Latin America Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FLN. 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 FLN
FLN charges 0.80% annually. Among ETFs in the Latin America Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FLN alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF | 0.19% | Nov 3, 2017 | FLN vs FLBR | |
| Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF | 0.19% | Nov 3, 2017 | FLN vs FLMX | |
| Franklin FTSE Latin America ETF | 0.19% | Oct 9, 2018 | FLN vs FLLA | |
| iShares Latin American 40 ETF | 0.48% | Oct 25, 2001 | FLN vs ILF | |
| iShares MSCI Mexico ETF | 0.49% | Mar 12, 1996 | FLN vs EWW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FLN
Among ETFs in the Latin America 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 Latin American 40 ETF | 95 | Oct 25, 2001 | FLN vs ILF | |
| Franklin FTSE Latin America ETF | 95 | Oct 9, 2018 | FLN vs FLLA | |
| iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | 94 | Jul 10, 2000 | FLN vs EWZ | |
| iShares MSCI Mexico ETF | 93 | Mar 12, 1996 | FLN vs EWW | |
| Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF | 93 | Nov 3, 2017 | FLN vs FLBR |
Top Performing FLN Alternatives (YTD)
FLN alternatives from the Latin America Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF | 25.41% | Nov 3, 2017 | FLN vs FLBR | |
| iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | 20.84% | Jul 10, 2000 | FLN vs EWZ | |
| Franklin FTSE Latin America ETF | 17.39% | Oct 9, 2018 | FLN vs FLLA | |
| Global X Brazil Active ETF | 17.07% | Aug 16, 2023 | FLN vs BRAZ | |
| iShares Latin American 40 ETF | 16.65% | Oct 25, 2001 | FLN vs ILF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FLN
FLN alternatives from the Latin America Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MSCI Colombia ETF | 22.82% | Feb 5, 2009 | FLN vs COLO | |
| Franklin FTSE Latin America ETF | 23.04% | Oct 9, 2018 | FLN vs FLLA | |
| iShares Latin American 40 ETF | 23.59% | Oct 25, 2001 | FLN vs ILF | |
| Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF | 24.37% | Nov 3, 2017 | FLN vs FLMX | |
| iShares MSCI Mexico ETF | 24.76% | Mar 12, 1996 | FLN vs EWW |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FLN
FLN alternatives from the Latin America Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Brazil Active ETF | -10.93% | Aug 16, 2023 | FLN vs BRAZ | |
| iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | -11.44% | Jul 10, 2000 | FLN vs EWZ | |
| Franklin FTSE Latin America ETF | -11.59% | Oct 9, 2018 | FLN vs FLLA | |
| Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF | -11.69% | Nov 3, 2017 | FLN vs FLBR | |
| iShares Latin American 40 ETF | -12.67% | Oct 25, 2001 | FLN vs ILF |
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