First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund (FXZ) Alternatives
First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund (FXZ) belongs to the Materials category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FXZ. 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 FXZ
FXZ charges 0.67% annually. Among ETFs in the Materials category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FXZ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | FXZ vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | FXZ vs VAW | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | FXZ vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | FXZ vs PSCM | |
| Hoya Capital Housing ETF | 0.30% | Mar 19, 2019 | FXZ vs HOMZ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FXZ
Among ETFs in the Materials 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 95 | Oct 27, 2010 | FXZ vs REMX | |
| SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF | 94 | Jun 19, 2006 | FXZ vs XME | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 94 | Jan 24, 2022 | FXZ vs EART | |
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 94 | Nov 3, 2010 | FXZ vs GOEX | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | 94 | Apr 19, 2010 | FXZ vs COPX |
Top Performing FXZ Alternatives (YTD)
FXZ alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 19.05% | Oct 27, 2010 | FXZ vs REMX | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 18.11% | Apr 7, 2010 | FXZ vs PSCM | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | 14.57% | Jun 20, 2000 | FXZ vs IYM | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | 13.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | FXZ vs RSPM | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 10.68% | Dec 16, 1998 | FXZ vs XLB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FXZ
FXZ alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco MSCI Global Timber ETF | 19.97% | Nov 9, 2007 | FXZ vs CUT | |
| iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF | 20.93% | Jun 24, 2008 | FXZ vs WOOD | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 20.95% | Dec 16, 1998 | FXZ vs XLB | |
| iShares Global Materials ETF | 21.32% | Sep 21, 2006 | FXZ vs MXI | |
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 21.38% | Oct 21, 2013 | FXZ vs FMAT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FXZ
FXZ alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | -14.21% | Oct 21, 2013 | FXZ vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | -14.33% | Jan 26, 2004 | FXZ vs VAW | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | -14.54% | Jun 20, 2000 | FXZ vs IYM | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | -14.64% | Dec 16, 1998 | FXZ vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | -15.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | FXZ vs RSPM |
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