First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund (FSZ) Alternatives
First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund (FSZ) belongs to the Europe Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FSZ. 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 FSZ
FSZ charges 0.80% annually. Among ETFs in the Europe Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FSZ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | FSZ vs VGK | |
| SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF | 0.09% | Oct 15, 2002 | FSZ vs SPEU | |
| Franklin FTSE Eurozone ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | FSZ vs FLEU | |
| Franklin FTSE Germany ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | FSZ vs FLGR | |
| Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF | 0.09% | Feb 6, 2018 | FSZ vs FLSW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FSZ
Among ETFs in the Europe 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 Spain ETF | 93 | Mar 12, 1996 | FSZ vs EWP | |
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | 93 | Jan 25, 2012 | FSZ vs EFNL | |
| iShares MSCI Norway ETF | 92 | Jan 23, 2012 | FSZ vs ENOR | |
| First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index F... | 92 | Aug 27, 2007 | FSZ vs FDD | |
| Global X MSCI Norway ETF | 91 | Nov 9, 2010 | FSZ vs NORW |
Top Performing FSZ Alternatives (YTD)
FSZ alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Norway ETF | 28.39% | Jan 23, 2012 | FSZ vs ENOR | |
| Global X MSCI Norway ETF | 27.18% | Nov 9, 2010 | FSZ vs NORW | |
| WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund | 4.74% | Mar 4, 2015 | FSZ vs EUSC | |
| WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund | 4.74% | Mar 4, 2015 | FSZ vs OPPE | |
| iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF | 3.59% | Mar 12, 1996 | FSZ vs EWU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FSZ
FSZ alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF | 14.96% | Apr 14, 2016 | FSZ vs RFEU | |
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | 15.75% | Sep 9, 2015 | FSZ vs EUDV | |
| iShares MSCI Belgium ETF | 15.99% | Mar 12, 1996 | FSZ vs EWK | |
| WisdomTree Europe Quality Dividend Growth Fund | 16.52% | May 7, 2014 | FSZ vs EUDG | |
| Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF | 16.53% | Feb 6, 2018 | FSZ vs FLSW |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FSZ
FSZ alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | -10.63% | Sep 9, 2015 | FSZ vs EUDV | |
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | -10.90% | Jan 25, 2012 | FSZ vs EFNL | |
| First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF | -11.26% | Apr 14, 2016 | FSZ vs RFEU | |
| WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund | -11.41% | Jun 16, 2006 | FSZ vs DFE | |
| First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index F... | -11.44% | Aug 27, 2007 | FSZ vs FDD |
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