First Trust Mid Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FNK) belongs to the Small Cap Value Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FNK. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FNK
FNK charges 0.70% annually. There are 29 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 0.05% | 65.50B | Jan 2004 | FNK vs VBR | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF | 0.06% | 1.30B | Sep 2010 | FNK vs VTWV | |
| iShares Morningstar Small Cap Value ETF | 0.06% | 681.63M | Jun 2004 | FNK vs ISCV | |
| Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | 0.10% | 1.90B | Sep 2010 | FNK vs VIOV | |
| SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF | 0.15% | 4.83B | Sep 2000 | FNK vs SLYV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FNK
FNK has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 40. There are 32 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 84.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF | 84 | 1.73B | Oct 2017 | FNK vs USVM | |
| iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF | 83 | 14.27B | Jul 2000 | FNK vs IWN | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | 82 | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | FNK vs BSVO | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF | 82 | 1.30B | Sep 2010 | FNK vs VTWV | |
| Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF | 82 | 6.11M | May 2025 | FNK vs EPSV |
Top Performing FNK Alternatives (YTD)
FNK is at 11.60% YTD. There are 35 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 27.23%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towle Value ETF | 27.23% | 181.60M | Jul 2025 | FNK vs TCV | |
| Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF | 26.44% | 6.11M | May 2025 | FNK vs EPSV | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Value ETF | 25.27% | 281.21M | Mar 2006 | FNK vs RZV | |
| First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund | 24.77% | 185.07M | Apr 2011 | FNK vs FYT | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | 24.64% | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | FNK vs BSVO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FNK
FNK has 14.96% 1-year volatility. There are 5 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF | 11.94% | 1.13B | Aug 2021 | FNK vs SMIG | |
| EA Series Trust - Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF | 14.48% | 136.73M | May 2023 | FNK vs ECML | |
| Brandes U.S. Small-Mid Cap Value ETF | 14.50% | 161.61M | Oct 2023 | FNK vs BSMC | |
| VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF | 14.83% | 1.73B | Oct 2017 | FNK vs USVM | |
| iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Fa... | 14.83% | 316.20M | Mar 2021 | FNK vs ISVL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FNK
FNK has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.13%. There are 17 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows ETF | -6.15% | 3.55B | Jun 2017 | FNK vs CALF | |
| EA Series Trust - Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF | -7.01% | 136.73M | May 2023 | FNK vs ECML | |
| Themes US Small Cap Cash Flow Champions ETF | -7.13% | 3.13M | Dec 2023 | FNK vs SMCF | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | -7.95% | 28.73B | Sep 2019 | FNK vs AVUV | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | -8.31% | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | FNK vs BSVO |
Other ETFs from First Trust
The 10 most viewed First Trust ETFs shown here include CIBR, GRID, AIRR and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
Often Compared With FNK
Investors most often compare FNK with MDYV, FNCMX, GETGX. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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