First Trust Large Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FTC) Alternatives
First Trust Large Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FTC) 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 FTC. 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 FTC
FTC charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FTC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | FTC vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | FTC vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | FTC vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | FTC vs VUG | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | FTC vs SCHB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FTC
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 | FTC vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | FTC vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | FTC vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | FTC vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | FTC vs IOO |
Top Performing FTC Alternatives (YTD)
FTC 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 | FTC vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | FTC vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | FTC vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | FTC vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | FTC vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FTC
FTC 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 | FTC vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | FTC vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | FTC vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | FTC vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | FTC vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FTC
FTC 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 | FTC vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | FTC vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | FTC vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | FTC vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | FTC vs ACSI |
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