First Trust Mid Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund (FNX) Alternatives
First Trust Mid Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund (FNX) belongs to the Mid Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FNX. 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 FNX
FNX charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FNX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | FNX vs IMCB | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF | 0.05% | Nov 8, 2005 | FNX vs SPMD | |
| iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 0.05% | May 22, 2000 | FNX vs IJH | |
| iShares ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 0.12% | Sep 22, 2020 | FNX vs XJH | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 0.13% | Feb 13, 2018 | FNX vs VFMV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FNX
Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend 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 MSCI Peru ETF | 96 | Jun 19, 2009 | FNX vs EPU | |
| Tema American Reshoring ETF | 89 | May 10, 2023 | FNX vs RSHO | |
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 88 | Dec 15, 2006 | FNX vs CSD | |
| Gabelli Love Our Planet & People ETF | 85 | Feb 1, 2021 | FNX vs LOPP | |
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | 84 | Aug 31, 2007 | FNX vs MOO |
Top Performing FNX Alternatives (YTD)
FNX alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | 16.09% | Aug 31, 2007 | FNX vs MOO | |
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 12.97% | Dec 15, 2006 | FNX vs CSD | |
| Tema American Reshoring ETF | 12.27% | May 10, 2023 | FNX vs RSHO | |
| iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 11.55% | Jun 19, 2009 | FNX vs EPU | |
| First Trust Dividend Strength ETF | 7.34% | Dec 5, 2006 | FNX vs FTDS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FNX
FNX alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF | 12.15% | May 11, 2020 | FNX vs SIXL | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 12.31% | Feb 13, 2018 | FNX vs VFMV | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap ETF | 13.84% | Jun 11, 2015 | FNX vs PTMC | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | 14.30% | May 1, 2003 | FNX vs BMVP | |
| Invesco Dynamic Market ETF | 14.30% | May 1, 2003 | FNX vs PWC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FNX
FNX alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF | -8.63% | May 11, 2020 | FNX vs SIXL | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap ETF | -8.89% | Jun 11, 2015 | FNX vs PTMC | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | -9.63% | Feb 13, 2018 | FNX vs VFMV | |
| Running Oak Efficient Growth ETF | -10.60% | Jun 7, 2023 | FNX vs RUNN | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | -11.26% | May 1, 2003 | FNX vs BMVP |
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