First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund (FYX) Alternatives
First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund (FYX) belongs to the Small 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 FYX. 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 FYX
FYX charges 0.63% annually. Among ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FYX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | FYX vs ISCB | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF | 0.05% | Jul 8, 2013 | FYX vs SPSM | |
| Vanguard Extended Market ETF | 0.06% | Dec 27, 2001 | FYX vs VXF | |
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 0.06% | May 22, 2000 | FYX vs IJR | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.09% | Nov 16, 2020 | FYX vs BBSC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FYX
Among ETFs in the Small 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 Microcap ETF | 87 | Aug 12, 2005 | FYX vs IWC | |
| Invesco NASDAQ Future Gen 200 ETF | 84 | Oct 13, 2022 | FYX vs QQQS | |
| First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund | 83 | Sep 27, 2005 | FYX vs FDM | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap ETF | 76 | Dec 20, 2007 | FYX vs FESM | |
| Hartford Multifactor Small Cap ETF | 69 | Mar 24, 2015 | FYX vs ROSC |
Top Performing FYX Alternatives (YTD)
FYX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund | 7.74% | Jun 16, 2006 | FYX vs DES | |
| Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF | 6.67% | Jul 18, 2018 | FYX vs OSCV | |
| VictoryShares US Small Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | 6.03% | Jul 8, 2015 | FYX vs CSB | |
| Overlay Shares Small Cap Equity ETF | 4.70% | Sep 30, 2019 | FYX vs OVS | |
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF | 4.65% | Feb 5, 2015 | FYX vs SMDV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FYX
FYX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 9.68% | Jul 14, 2015 | FYX vs ALTY | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | 13.63% | Apr 6, 2020 | FYX vs HSMV | |
| ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 16.27% | Feb 5, 2015 | FYX vs REGL | |
| Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF | 16.60% | Feb 7, 2019 | FYX vs VPC | |
| 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF | 16.64% | May 11, 2020 | FYX vs SIXS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FYX
FYX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | -8.52% | Jul 14, 2015 | FYX vs ALTY | |
| Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF | -10.00% | Nov 8, 2017 | FYX vs OMFL | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | -10.57% | Apr 6, 2020 | FYX vs HSMV | |
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF | -10.94% | Feb 5, 2015 | FYX vs SMDV | |
| ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -10.94% | Feb 5, 2015 | FYX vs REGL |
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