First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FYT) belongs to the Small Cap Value Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FYT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FYT
FYT charges 0.72% annually. There are 31 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 0.05% | 64.90B | Jan 2004 | FYT vs VBR | |
| iShares Morningstar Small Cap Value ETF | 0.06% | 658.80M | Jun 2004 | FYT vs ISCV | |
| Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | 0.10% | 1.80B | Sep 2010 | FYT vs VIOV | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF | 0.10% | 1.20B | Sep 2010 | FYT vs VTWV | |
| SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF | 0.15% | 4.72B | Sep 2000 | FYT vs SLYV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FYT
FYT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 61. There are 14 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 83.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF | 83 | 5.22M | May 2025 | FYT vs EPSV | |
| iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF | 74 | 14.00B | Jul 2000 | FYT vs IWN | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF | 74 | 1.20B | Sep 2010 | FYT vs VTWV | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | 72 | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | FYT vs BSVO | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Equity ETF | 70 | 2.67B | Jan 2022 | FYT vs AVSC |
Top Performing FYT Alternatives (YTD)
FYT is at 15.42% YTD. There are 11 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 26.42%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF | 26.42% | 5.22M | May 2025 | FYT vs EPSV | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | 18.09% | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | FYT vs BSVO | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 17.96% | 26.41B | Sep 2019 | FYT vs AVUV | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Value ETF | 17.78% | 265.25M | Mar 2006 | FYT vs RZV | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF | 17.44% | 1.20B | Sep 2010 | FYT vs VTWV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FYT
FYT has 18.90% 1-year volatility. There are 33 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.98%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF | 11.98% | 1.13B | Aug 2021 | FYT vs SMIG | |
| iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Fa... | 14.47% | 326.09M | Mar 2021 | FYT vs ISVL | |
| Brandes U.S. Small-Mid Cap Value ETF | 14.52% | 96.64M | Oct 2023 | FYT vs BSMC | |
| EA Series Trust - Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF | 14.56% | 136.73M | May 2023 | FYT vs ECML | |
| VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF | 14.93% | 1.62B | Oct 2017 | FYT vs USVM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FYT
FYT has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.34%. There are 5 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA Series Trust - Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF | -7.01% | 136.73M | May 2023 | FYT vs ECML | |
| Themes US Small Cap Cash Flow Champions ETF | -7.13% | 3.00M | Dec 2023 | FYT vs SMCF | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Equity ETF | -7.89% | 2.67B | Jan 2022 | FYT vs AVSC | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | -7.95% | 26.41B | Sep 2019 | FYT vs AVUV | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | -8.31% | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | FYT vs BSVO |
Other ETFs from First Trust
The 10 most viewed First Trust ETFs shown here include CIBR, GRID, NFTY and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
Often Compared With FYT
Investors most often compare FYT with VTI, SLYG, SPY. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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