First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF (FSCS) Alternatives
First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF (FSCS) 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 FSCS. 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 FSCS
FSCS charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FSCS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | FSCS vs IMCB | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF | 0.05% | Nov 8, 2005 | FSCS vs SPMD | |
| iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 0.05% | May 22, 2000 | FSCS vs IJH | |
| iShares ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 0.12% | Sep 22, 2020 | FSCS vs XJH | |
| Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF | 0.13% | Feb 13, 2018 | FSCS vs VFQY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FSCS
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 | FSCS vs EPU | |
| Tema American Reshoring ETF | 89 | May 10, 2023 | FSCS vs RSHO | |
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 88 | Dec 15, 2006 | FSCS vs CSD | |
| Gabelli Love Our Planet & People ETF | 85 | Feb 1, 2021 | FSCS vs LOPP | |
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | 84 | Aug 31, 2007 | FSCS vs MOO |
Top Performing FSCS Alternatives (YTD)
FSCS 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 | FSCS vs MOO | |
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 12.97% | Dec 15, 2006 | FSCS vs CSD | |
| Tema American Reshoring ETF | 12.27% | May 10, 2023 | FSCS vs RSHO | |
| iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 11.55% | Jun 19, 2009 | FSCS vs EPU | |
| First Trust Dividend Strength ETF | 7.34% | Dec 5, 2006 | FSCS vs FTDS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FSCS
FSCS 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 | FSCS vs SIXL | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 12.31% | Feb 13, 2018 | FSCS vs VFMV | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap ETF | 13.84% | Jun 11, 2015 | FSCS vs PTMC | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | 14.30% | May 1, 2003 | FSCS vs BMVP | |
| Invesco Dynamic Market ETF | 14.30% | May 1, 2003 | FSCS vs PWC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FSCS
FSCS 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 | FSCS vs SIXL | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap ETF | -8.89% | Jun 11, 2015 | FSCS vs PTMC | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | -9.63% | Feb 13, 2018 | FSCS vs VFMV | |
| Running Oak Efficient Growth ETF | -10.60% | Jun 7, 2023 | FSCS vs RUNN | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | -11.26% | May 1, 2003 | FSCS vs BMVP |
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Often Compared With FSCS
What investors most often compare with FSCS, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Income Equity Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 50 | -4.59% | Mar 31, 1994 | FSCS vs NOIEX |
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