LCUS.L vs. FEX.L

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Lyxor Core Morningstar US (DR) UCITS ETF (LCUS.L) and First Trust US Large Cap Core AlphaDEX® UCITS ETF Class A USD (FEX.L).

LCUS.L and FEX.L are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. LCUS.L is a passively managed fund by Amundi that tracks the performance of the Russell 1000 TR USD. It was launched on Feb 27, 2018. FEX.L is a passively managed fund by First Trust that tracks the performance of the Russell 1000 TR USD. It was launched on Apr 9, 2013. Both LCUS.L and FEX.L are passive ETFs, meaning that they are not actively managed but aim to replicate the performance of the underlying index as closely as possible.

Performance

LCUS.L vs. FEX.L - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a £10,000 investment in Lyxor Core Morningstar US (DR) UCITS ETF (LCUS.L) and First Trust US Large Cap Core AlphaDEX® UCITS ETF Class A USD (FEX.L). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

LCUS.L vs. FEX.L - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
LCUS.L Lyxor Core Morningstar US (DR) UCITS ETF	0.00%	3.57%	27.38%	20.34%	-12.04%	27.36%	14.33%	24.68%	2.77%
FEX.L First Trust US Large Cap Core AlphaDEX® UCITS ETF Class A USD	2.88%	7.34%	18.68%	8.36%	-1.83%	28.60%	9.66%	22.13%	-2.06%

Different Trading Currencies

LCUS.L is traded in GBP, while FEX.L is traded in GBp. To make them comparable, the FEX.L values have been converted to GBP using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

LCUS.L

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

FEX.L

• 1D: -0.03%
• 1M: -3.21%
• YTD: 2.88%
• 6M: 6.32%
• 1Y: 17.01%
• 3Y*: 13.16%
• 5Y*: 10.45%
• 10Y*: 12.33%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

LCUS.L vs. FEX.L - Expense Ratio Comparison

LCUS.L has a 0.04% expense ratio, which is lower than FEX.L's 0.75% expense ratio.

FEX.L

First Trust US Large Cap Core AlphaDEX® UCITS ETF Class A USD

LCUS.L

Lyxor Core Morningstar US (DR) UCITS ETF

Return for Risk

LCUS.L vs. FEX.L — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

FEX.L

FEX.L Risk / Return Rank: 58
FEX.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 63
FEX.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 58
FEX.L Omega Ratio Rank: 62
FEX.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 50
FEX.L Martin Ratio Rank: 58

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

LCUS.L vs. FEX.L - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lyxor Core Morningstar US (DR) UCITS ETF (LCUS.L) and First Trust US Large Cap Core AlphaDEX® UCITS ETF Class A USD (FEX.L). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	LCUS.L	FEX.L	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.13	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.72	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.75	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.78	—

Correlation

The correlation between LCUS.L and FEX.L is 0.83, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Dividends

LCUS.L vs. FEX.L - Dividend Comparison

Neither LCUS.L nor FEX.L has paid dividends to shareholders.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
LCUS.L Lyxor Core Morningstar US (DR) UCITS ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.83%	0.77%	0.69%	0.48%	0.02%	0.01%
FEX.L First Trust US Large Cap Core AlphaDEX® UCITS ETF Class A USD	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	LCUS.L	FEX.L	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-31.58%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-11.86%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-21.34%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-31.58%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-3.70%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-4.16%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	2.76%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	LCUS.L	FEX.L	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	3.33%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	8.14%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	14.98%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	14.56%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	16.47%	—