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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FPA
FPA charges 0.80% annually. There are 89 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF | 0.08% | 13.80B | Mar 2005 | FPA vs VPL | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | 0.09% | 3.93B | Nov 2017 | FPA vs FLJP | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 0.09% | 1.29B | Nov 2017 | FPA vs FLKR | |
| Franklin FTSE Australia ETF | 0.09% | 150.34M | Nov 2017 | FPA vs FLAU | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | 0.09% | 2.65B | Jun 2014 | FPA vs IPAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FPA
FPA has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 58. There are 46 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 95 | 2.98B | Nov 2017 | FPA vs FLTW | |
| iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF | 95 | 10.71B | Jun 2000 | FPA vs EWT | |
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 94 | 3.18M | Aug 2024 | FPA vs KCAI | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 94 | 7.14B | Jun 2006 | FPA vs DXJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 94 | 281.43M | Jun 2013 | FPA vs OPPJ |
Top Performing FPA Alternatives (YTD)
FPA is at 33.59% YTD. There are 11 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 206.79%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares | 206.79% | 1.58B | Apr 2013 | FPA vs KORU | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 88.77% | 21.85B | May 2000 | FPA vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 88.17% | 1.29B | Nov 2017 | FPA vs FLKR | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 78.49% | 137.63M | Oct 2010 | FPA vs MKOR | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 69.44% | 2.98B | Nov 2017 | FPA vs FLTW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FPA
FPA has 28.74% 1-year volatility. There are 87 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.22%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 13.22% | 68.46M | Feb 2012 | FPA vs DVYA | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 13.30% | 5.90M | May 2024 | FPA vs INDH | |
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 13.81% | 3.18M | Aug 2024 | FPA vs KCAI | |
| SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF | 14.04% | 54.80M | Mar 2021 | FPA vs ADIV | |
| iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | 14.12% | 303.36M | Mar 1996 | FPA vs EWM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FPA
FPA has a 1-year max drawdown of -16.33%. There are 57 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | -5.90% | 3.18M | Aug 2024 | FPA vs KCAI | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -7.59% | 232.89M | Jun 2016 | FPA vs CNYA | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -7.65% | 149.93M | Mar 2014 | FPA vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -7.69% | 1.35B | Nov 2013 | FPA vs ASHR | |
| iShares MSCI Singapore ETF | -7.82% | 987.63M | Mar 1996 | FPA vs EWS |
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Often Compared With FPA
Investors most often compare FPA with FSEAX, EPP, FICS. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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