First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) Alternatives
First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) belongs to the Mid 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 FTDS. 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 FTDS
FTDS charges 0.70% annually. Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FTDS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | FTDS vs IMCB | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF | 0.05% | Nov 8, 2005 | FTDS vs SPMD | |
| iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 0.05% | May 22, 2000 | FTDS vs IJH | |
| iShares ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 0.12% | Sep 22, 2020 | FTDS vs XJH | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 0.13% | Feb 13, 2018 | FTDS vs VFMV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FTDS
Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend 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 Peru ETF | 96 | Jun 19, 2009 | FTDS vs EPU | |
| Tema American Reshoring ETF | 89 | May 10, 2023 | FTDS vs RSHO | |
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 88 | Dec 15, 2006 | FTDS vs CSD | |
| Gabelli Love Our Planet & People ETF | 85 | Feb 1, 2021 | FTDS vs LOPP | |
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | 84 | Aug 31, 2007 | FTDS vs MOO |
Top Performing FTDS Alternatives (YTD)
FTDS alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Agribusiness ETF | 16.09% | Aug 31, 2007 | FTDS vs MOO | |
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 12.97% | Dec 15, 2006 | FTDS vs CSD | |
| Tema American Reshoring ETF | 12.27% | May 10, 2023 | FTDS vs RSHO | |
| iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 11.55% | Jun 19, 2009 | FTDS vs EPU | |
| First Trust Total US Market AlphaDEX ETF | 7.34% | Dec 5, 2006 | FTDS vs TUSA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FTDS
FTDS alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF | 12.15% | May 11, 2020 | FTDS vs SIXL | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 12.31% | Feb 13, 2018 | FTDS vs VFMV | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap ETF | 13.84% | Jun 11, 2015 | FTDS vs PTMC | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | 14.30% | May 1, 2003 | FTDS vs BMVP | |
| Invesco Dynamic Market ETF | 14.30% | May 1, 2003 | FTDS vs PWC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FTDS
FTDS alternatives from the Mid Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF | -8.63% | May 11, 2020 | FTDS vs SIXL | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap ETF | -8.89% | Jun 11, 2015 | FTDS vs PTMC | |
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | -9.63% | Feb 13, 2018 | FTDS vs VFMV | |
| Running Oak Efficient Growth ETF | -10.60% | Jun 7, 2023 | FTDS vs RUNN | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | -11.26% | May 1, 2003 | FTDS vs BMVP |
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