First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund (FPA) Alternatives
First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund (FPA) belongs to the Asia Pacific Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FPA. 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 FPA
FPA charges 0.80% annually. Among ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FPA alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | FPA vs VPL | |
| Franklin FTSE Australia ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | FPA vs FLAU | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | 0.09% | Jun 10, 2014 | FPA vs IPAC | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | FPA vs FLKR | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | Apr 24, 2020 | FPA vs BKEM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FPA
Among ETFs in the Asia Pacific 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 South Korea ETF | 98 | May 12, 2000 | FPA vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 98 | Nov 2, 2017 | FPA vs FLKR | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 97 | Oct 29, 2010 | FPA vs MKOR | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 95 | Feb 23, 2012 | FPA vs DVYA | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 94 | Nov 2, 2017 | FPA vs FLTW |
Top Performing FPA Alternatives (YTD)
FPA alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 26.80% | Oct 29, 2010 | FPA vs MKOR | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 26.53% | May 12, 2000 | FPA vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 24.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | FPA vs FLKR | |
| iShares MSCI Thailand ETF | 16.27% | Mar 26, 2008 | FPA vs THD | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 11.95% | Nov 2, 2017 | FPA vs FLTW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FPA
FPA alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | 12.91% | Oct 18, 2011 | FPA vs EEMV | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 14.13% | May 7, 2024 | FPA vs INDH | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 14.85% | Nov 18, 2009 | FPA vs INDY | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | 15.58% | Feb 2, 2012 | FPA vs INDA | |
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | 15.78% | Feb 6, 2018 | FPA vs FLIN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FPA
FPA alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | -9.09% | Mar 12, 1996 | FPA vs EWM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | -9.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | FPA vs EEMV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Multifactor Fund | -10.62% | Aug 10, 2018 | FPA vs EMMF | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | -11.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | FPA vs IPAC | |
| Matthews Asia Dividend Active ETF | -11.73% | Sep 21, 2023 | FPA vs ADVE |
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