The Best Global Equities ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Global Equities ETFs.

Global equities ETFs are exchange-traded funds that invest in a diversified portfolio of companies from various countries worldwide. These ETFs provide broad market exposure and can be used to gain diversified exposure to the global stock market. They can include companies from developed and emerging markets and a mix of small, mid, and large-cap companies.

Global equities ETFs can offer investors exposure to a wide range of industries, sectors, and countries, which can provide good diversification and help to manage risk. It is important to note that currency fluctuations and political risks may affect the performance of these ETFs. Many investors use these ETFs as a core holding in their portfolios to gain broad exposure to the global stock market and to take advantage of the long-term potential for returns.

Number of ETFs: 129
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.61%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 1.62%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 21.59%
Median Risk/Return Score: 59 / 100

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Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
VTS.AX	Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF	Global Equities	—	—	6.25%	15.43%	1.07%	41
VVLU.AX	Vanguard Global Value Equity Active ETF	Global Equities	—	—	8.83%	—	10.99%	60
WDMF.AX	iShares World Equity Factor ETF	Global Equities	Oct 11, 2016	—	5.97%	—	3.02%	50
WRLD.AX	Betashares Managed Risk Global Shares Complex ETF	Global Equities	—	—	4.57%	10.04%	0.00%	44
WVOL.AX	iShares MSCI World ex Australia Minimum Volatility...	Global Equities	Oct 11, 2016	—	1.58%	—	1.47%	27
WXHG.AX	SPDR ETFs Australia - State Street SPDR S&P World ...	Global Equities	Jul 8, 2013	—	7.43%	11.88%	7.12%	52
WXOZ.AX	SPDR ETFs Australia - State Street SPDR S&P World ...	Global Equities	Mar 18, 2013	—	2.31%	13.22%	6.00%	29
YANK.AX	Betashares Strong US Dollar Complex ETF	Global Equities	—	—	-10.34%	—	0.00%	4
YMAX.AX	Betashares Australian Top 20 Equities Yield Maximi...	Global Equities	—	—	1.47%	5.15%	4.53%	11
ZYUS.AX	Global X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF	Global Equities	Jun 10, 2015	—	5.46%	7.18%	4.00%	16

Best Global Equities ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Global Equities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are FYLD (94) and WLDR (93). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
FYLD	Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF	94	665.65M	Dec 2013
WLDR	Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF	93	89.32M	Jan 2018
AVGV	Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF	90	394.74M	Jun 2023
GVAL	Cambria Global Value ETF	87	533.45M	Mar 2014
GINX	SGI Enhanced Global Income ETF	86	81.44M	Feb 2024

Best-Performing Global Equities ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Global Equities ETFs is WLDR (18.48%). Across the lineup, Global Equities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 21.59% and an average 5-year return of 7.66%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
WLDR	Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF	18.48%	89.32M	Jan 2018
IOO	iShares Global 100 ETF	15.90%	8.69B	Dec 2000
GVAL	Cambria Global Value ETF	15.46%	533.45M	Mar 2014
DGT	State Street SPDR Global Dow ETF	14.50%	604.47M	Sep 2000
INFL	Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF	13.34%	1.47B	Jan 2021

Lowest-Cost Global Equities ETFs

The top Global Equities ETFs is VXUS (0.05%). With an average expense ratio of 0.61%, Global Equities ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	AUM	Inception
VXUS	Vanguard Total International Stock ETF	0.05%	652.30B	Jan 2011
VT	Vanguard Total World Stock ETF	0.06%	95.30B	Jun 2008
SPGM	SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF	0.09%	1.84B	Feb 2012
KLMT	Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF	0.10%	1.57B	Jun 2024
NZAC	SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF	0.12%	192.94M	Nov 2014

Highest-Yield Global Equities ETFs

The top Global Equities ETFs is MOTG (17.66%). Across the lineup, Global Equities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 1.62%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
MOTG	VanEck Morningstar Global Wide Moat ETF	17.66%	17.50M	Oct 2018
SDIV	Global X SuperDividend ETF	9.10%	1.20B	Jun 2011
WLDR	Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF	7.33%	89.32M	Jan 2018
PSP	Invesco Global Listed Private Equity ETF	6.06%	224.49M	Oct 2006
FIXT	Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF	5.58%	236.11M	May 2022

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.

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