First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) Alternatives
First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) 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 FTCS. 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 FTCS
FTCS charges 0.56% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FTCS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | FTCS vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | FTCS vs ILCB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | FTCS vs VUG | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | FTCS vs ITOT | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | FTCS vs SCHB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FTCS
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 | FTCS vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | FTCS vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | FTCS vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | FTCS vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | FTCS vs IOO |
Top Performing FTCS Alternatives (YTD)
FTCS 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 | FTCS vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | FTCS vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | FTCS vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | FTCS vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | FTCS vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FTCS
FTCS 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 | FTCS vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | FTCS vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | FTCS vs QCLR | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | FTCS vs OUSA | |
| WisdomTree US LargeCap Dividend ETF | 14.14% | Jun 16, 2006 | FTCS vs DLN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FTCS
FTCS 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 | FTCS vs CCOR | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | FTCS vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | FTCS vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | FTCS vs ACSI | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | -10.22% | Aug 25, 2021 | FTCS vs QCLR |
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