First Trust Large Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FTA) Alternatives
First Trust Large Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FTA) belongs to the Large Cap Value Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FTA. 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 FTA
FTA charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Value Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FTA alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF | 0.04% | Jul 24, 2000 | FTA vs IUSV | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF | 0.04% | Sep 25, 2000 | FTA vs SPYV | |
| iShares Morningstar Value ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | FTA vs ILCV | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | 0.04% | Dec 11, 2009 | FTA vs SCHV | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | 0.04% | Jan 26, 2004 | FTA vs VTV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FTA
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Value 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF | 93 | Feb 23, 2016 | FTA vs GCOW | |
| iShares Edge MSCI USA Value Factor ETF | 90 | Apr 16, 2013 | FTA vs VLUE | |
| SEI Enhanced US Large Cap Value Factor ETF | 87 | May 16, 2022 | FTA vs SEIV | |
| First Eagle Global Equity ETF | 85 | Dec 19, 2024 | FTA vs FEGE | |
| WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund | 85 | Jun 16, 2006 | FTA vs DEW |
Top Performing FTA Alternatives (YTD)
FTA alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun... | 15.49% | Mar 9, 2006 | FTA vs FDL | |
| Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF | 13.21% | Feb 23, 2016 | FTA vs GCOW | |
| iShares Core High Dividend ETF | 12.30% | Mar 29, 2011 | FTA vs HDV | |
| Eventide High Dividend ETF | 9.52% | Sep 30, 2024 | FTA vs ELCV | |
| VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd... | 9.03% | Jul 2, 2014 | FTA vs CDC |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FTA
FTA alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Fundamental Data Science Large Value ETF | 10.29% | Jul 14, 2025 | FTA vs LVDS | |
| Absolute Select Value ETF | 11.61% | Jan 22, 2020 | FTA vs ABEQ | |
| Motley Fool Value Factor ETF | 11.67% | Dec 8, 2025 | FTA vs MFVL | |
| Invesco Comstock Contrarian Equity ETF | 11.70% | May 5, 2025 | FTA vs CSTK | |
| Morgan Dempsey Large Cap Value ETF | 11.90% | Apr 25, 2023 | FTA vs MDLV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FTA
FTA alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Select Value ETF | -7.95% | Jan 22, 2020 | FTA vs ABEQ | |
| Opal Dividend Income ETF | -8.47% | Jan 27, 2021 | FTA vs DIVZ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF | -8.88% | May 5, 2011 | FTA vs SPLV | |
| Morgan Dempsey Large Cap Value ETF | -9.72% | Apr 25, 2023 | FTA vs MDLV | |
| iShares Core High Dividend ETF | -10.04% | Mar 29, 2011 | FTA vs HDV |
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