First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund (QABA) Alternatives
First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund (QABA) belongs to the Financials Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with QABA. 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 QABA
QABA charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Financials Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among QABA alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | QABA vs FNCL | |
| Vanguard Financials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | QABA vs VFH | |
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | 0.10% | May 9, 2022 | QABA vs GABF | |
| Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | QABA vs XLF | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | QABA vs PSCF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QABA
Among ETFs in the Financials 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | 86 | Dec 14, 2023 | QABA vs GSIB | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | 75 | Jul 11, 2022 | QABA vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF | 70 | Jan 20, 2010 | QABA vs EUFN | |
| Invesco KBW Bank ETF | 67 | Nov 1, 2011 | QABA vs KBWB | |
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 55 | Nov 1, 2011 | QABA vs FDIQ |
Top Performing QABA Alternatives (YTD)
QABA alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 11.45% | Nov 1, 2011 | QABA vs FDIQ | |
| SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF | 1.11% | Jun 19, 2006 | QABA vs KRE | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | -0.15% | Jul 11, 2022 | QABA vs SPCZ | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | -0.43% | Apr 7, 2010 | QABA vs PSCF | |
| SPDR S&P Bank ETF | -1.31% | Nov 8, 2005 | QABA vs KBE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QABA
QABA alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | 6.25% | Jul 11, 2022 | QABA vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | 14.87% | Sep 1, 2020 | QABA vs KWT | |
| T. Rowe Price Financials ETF | 15.50% | Jun 11, 2025 | QABA vs TFNS | |
| FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance Income ETF | 17.36% | Jun 30, 2025 | QABA vs FBDC | |
| iShares Global Financials ETF | 18.12% | Nov 12, 2001 | QABA vs IXG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QABA
QABA alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | -3.50% | Jul 11, 2022 | QABA vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | -11.54% | Sep 1, 2020 | QABA vs KWT | |
| iShares U.S. Insurance ETF | -11.58% | May 5, 2006 | QABA vs IAK | |
| Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF | -11.59% | Dec 2, 2010 | QABA vs KBWP | |
| SPDR S&P Insurance ETF | -12.25% | Nov 8, 2005 | QABA vs KIE |
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