First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) Alternatives
First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) belongs to the Semiconductors category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FTXL. 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 FTXL
FTXL charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Semiconductors category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FTXL alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | Jul 12, 2023 | FTXL vs CHPS | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | 0.19% | Jun 11, 2021 | FTXL vs SOXQ | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 0.34% | Jul 10, 2001 | FTXL vs SOXX | |
| SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | Jan 31, 2006 | FTXL vs XSD | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | Aug 27, 2024 | FTXL vs SMHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FTXL
Among ETFs in the Semiconductors 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | Jul 12, 2023 | FTXL vs CHPS | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | FTXL vs SMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 95 | Jun 23, 2005 | FTXL vs PSI | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | 94 | Oct 5, 2022 | FTXL vs SHOC | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | 93 | Jun 11, 2021 | FTXL vs SOXQ |
Top Performing FTXL Alternatives (YTD)
FTXL alternatives from the Semiconductors category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 19.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | FTXL vs PSI | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares | 13.99% | Mar 11, 2010 | FTXL vs SOXL | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 12.20% | Jul 12, 2023 | FTXL vs CHPS | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 10.53% | Apr 2, 2025 | FTXL vs CHPY | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | FTXL vs SOXX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FTXL
FTXL alternatives from the Semiconductors category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Select Technology ETF | 28.33% | Mar 29, 2022 | FTXL vs SEMI | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 32.75% | Apr 2, 2025 | FTXL vs CHPY | |
| Global X AI Semiconductor & Quantum ETF | 35.73% | Sep 30, 2025 | FTXL vs CHPX | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 36.84% | Dec 20, 2011 | FTXL vs SMH | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 37.67% | Jul 12, 2023 | FTXL vs CHPS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FTXL
FTXL alternatives from the Semiconductors category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Select Technology ETF | -14.41% | Mar 29, 2022 | FTXL vs SEMI | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | -15.48% | Oct 5, 2022 | FTXL vs SHOC | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | -15.95% | Dec 20, 2011 | FTXL vs SMH | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | -17.44% | Jun 11, 2021 | FTXL vs SOXQ | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | -17.50% | Jul 12, 2023 | FTXL vs CHPS |
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