Fidelity Quality Factor ETF (FQAL) Alternatives
Fidelity Quality Factor ETF (FQAL) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FQAL. 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 FQAL
FQAL charges 0.29% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FQAL alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | FQAL vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | FQAL vs ILCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | FQAL vs SCHB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | FQAL vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | FQAL vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FQAL
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 93 | Dec 15, 2021 | FQAL vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | FQAL vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | FQAL vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | FQAL vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | FQAL vs IOO |
Top Performing FQAL Alternatives (YTD)
FQAL alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.61% | Jul 14, 2025 | FQAL vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | FQAL vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | FQAL vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | FQAL vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | FQAL vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FQAL
FQAL alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.55% | Jul 14, 2025 | FQAL vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | FQAL vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | FQAL vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | FQAL vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | FQAL vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FQAL
FQAL alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | -9.17% | May 24, 2017 | FQAL vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | FQAL vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | FQAL vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | FQAL vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | FQAL vs ACSI |
Other ETFs from Fidelity
Most popular Fidelity ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | Technology Equities | 68 | -7.30% | Oct 21, 2013 | FQAL vs FTEC | |
| Fidelity High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 60 | -1.78% | Sep 12, 2016 | FQAL vs FDVV | |
| Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.56% | Jan 11, 2024 | FQAL vs FBTC | |
| Fidelity Total Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond, Actively Managed | 63 | 0.14% | Oct 6, 2014 | FQAL vs FBND | |
| Fidelity NASDAQ Composite Index Tracking Stock | Large Cap Growth Equities | 72 | -6.77% | Sep 25, 2003 | FQAL vs ONEQ | |
| Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Actively Managed | 64 | -8.61% | Jun 3, 2020 | FQAL vs FBCG | |
| Fidelity Ethereum Fund | Cryptocurrency | 21 | -29.48% | Jul 22, 2024 | FQAL vs FETH | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Core ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 64 | -4.71% | Apr 19, 2007 | FQAL vs FELC | |
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | Utilities Equities | 70 | 7.67% | Oct 21, 2013 | FQAL vs FUTY | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 53 | -10.02% | Nov 20, 2023 | FQAL vs FELG |
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