First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) belongs to the Large 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 FTCS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FTCS
FTCS charges 0.53% annually. There are 156 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.51M | Sep 2025 | FTCS vs GXLC | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.54B | Mar 2019 | FTCS vs BBUS | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | 43.10B | Nov 2009 | FTCS vs SCHB | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 72.05B | Nov 2009 | FTCS vs SCHX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 2.30T | May 2001 | FTCS vs VTI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FTCS
FTCS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 16. There are 200 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 90 | 1.04B | Sep 2018 | FTCS vs IUS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 90 | — | May 2024 | FTCS vs RSSY | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 84 | — | Sep 2024 | FTCS vs CNAV | |
| Longview Advantage ETF | 84 | 562.31M | Feb 2025 | FTCS vs EBI | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 84 | 46.99M | Dec 2020 | FTCS vs PSCX |
Top Performing FTCS Alternatives (YTD)
FTCS is at 1.20% YTD. There are 225 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 46.16%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 46.16% | — | Sep 2024 | FTCS vs CNAV | |
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 43.75% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | FTCS vs NRSH | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 32.00% | 28.16B | Apr 2013 | FTCS vs MTUM | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 31.60% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | FTCS vs AFOS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 29.90% | — | May 2024 | FTCS vs RSSY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FTCS
FTCS has 9.95% 1-year volatility. There are 22 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.38%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | 2.38% | — | Jun 2025 | FTCS vs BUFH | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 4.05% | — | Jun 2025 | FTCS vs BUFX | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 4.51% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | FTCS vs DJUN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | 4.60% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | FTCS vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 5.09% | 369.81M | May 2020 | FTCS vs DMAY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FTCS
FTCS has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.74%. There are 49 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | -2.84% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | FTCS vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -3.15% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | FTCS vs DJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | -3.36% | 369.81M | May 2020 | FTCS vs DMAY | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | FTCS vs BDGS | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June | -4.13% | 1.89B | Jun 2020 | FTCS vs FJUN |
Other ETFs from First Trust
The 10 most viewed First Trust ETFs shown here include CIBR, GRID, NFTY and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
Often Compared With FTCS
Investors most often compare FTCS with SPY, FVD, FMB. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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