First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF (FMTL) belongs to the Commodity Producers Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FMTL. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FMTL
FMTL charges 0.65% annually. There are 13 ETFs in the Commodity Producers Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF | 0.35% | — | Sep 2024 | FMTL vs URAN | |
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 0.35% | 772.92M | Dec 2015 | FMTL vs NANR | |
| Themes Lithium & Battery Metal Miners ETF | 0.35% | — | Sep 2024 | FMTL vs LIMI | |
| Themes Copper Miners ETF | 0.35% | — | Sep 2024 | FMTL vs COPA | |
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | 0.39% | 393.31M | Jul 2024 | FMTL vs CCNR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FMTL
Among 20 ETFs in the Commodity Producers Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | 93 | 393.31M | Jul 2024 | FMTL vs CCNR | |
| Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF | 91 | 2.24B | Jul 2010 | FMTL vs LIT | |
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 82 | 772.92M | Dec 2015 | FMTL vs NANR | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | 82 | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | FMTL vs CSNR | |
| Themes Lithium & Battery Metal Miners ETF | 82 | — | Sep 2024 | FMTL vs LIMI |
Top Performing FMTL Alternatives (YTD)
FMTL is at 19.55% YTD. There are 2 ETFs in the Commodity Producers Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 20.90%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | 20.90% | 393.31M | Jul 2024 | FMTL vs CCNR | |
| Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF | 20.72% | 2.24B | Jul 2010 | FMTL vs LIT | |
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 18.67% | 772.92M | Dec 2015 | FMTL vs NANR | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | 17.03% | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | FMTL vs CSNR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 15.74% | 4.87B | Sep 2010 | FMTL vs GNR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FMTL
FMTL has 40.29% 1-year volatility. There are 14 ETFs in the Commodity Producers Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 15.58%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | 15.58% | 7.37B | Sep 2011 | FMTL vs GUNR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 16.85% | 4.87B | Sep 2010 | FMTL vs GNR | |
| T. Rowe Price Natural Resources ETF | 17.05% | 119.66M | Jun 2025 | FMTL vs TURF | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | 17.45% | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | FMTL vs CSNR | |
| First Trust Indxx Global Natural Resources Income ... | 17.69% | 133.03M | Mar 2010 | FMTL vs FTRI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FMTL
Among 20 ETFs in the Commodity Producers Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -6.47%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | -6.47% | 393.31M | Jul 2024 | FMTL vs CCNR | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | -6.81% | 7.37B | Sep 2011 | FMTL vs GUNR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | -7.97% | 4.87B | Sep 2010 | FMTL vs GNR | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | -8.39% | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | FMTL vs CSNR | |
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | -8.93% | 772.92M | Dec 2015 | FMTL vs NANR |
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