iShares Asia 50 ETF (AIA) Alternatives
iShares Asia 50 ETF (AIA) belongs to the Asia Pacific Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AIA. 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 AIA
AIA charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among AIA alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | AIA vs VPL | |
| Franklin FTSE Australia ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | AIA vs FLAU | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | AIA vs FLKR | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | 0.09% | Jun 10, 2014 | AIA vs IPAC | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | Apr 24, 2020 | AIA vs BKEM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AIA
Among ETFs in the Asia Pacific 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 MSCI South Korea ETF | 98 | May 12, 2000 | AIA vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 98 | Nov 2, 2017 | AIA vs FLKR | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 97 | Oct 29, 2010 | AIA vs MKOR | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 95 | Feb 23, 2012 | AIA vs DVYA | |
| First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund | 95 | Apr 18, 2011 | AIA vs FPA |
Top Performing AIA Alternatives (YTD)
AIA alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 26.80% | Oct 29, 2010 | AIA vs MKOR | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 26.53% | May 12, 2000 | AIA vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 24.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | AIA vs FLKR | |
| First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund | 17.42% | Apr 18, 2011 | AIA vs FPA | |
| iShares MSCI Thailand ETF | 16.27% | Mar 26, 2008 | AIA vs THD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AIA
AIA alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | 12.91% | Oct 18, 2011 | AIA vs EEMV | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 14.13% | May 7, 2024 | AIA vs INDH | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 14.85% | Nov 18, 2009 | AIA vs INDY | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | 15.58% | Feb 2, 2012 | AIA vs INDA | |
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | 15.78% | Feb 6, 2018 | AIA vs FLIN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AIA
AIA alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | -9.09% | Mar 12, 1996 | AIA vs EWM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | -9.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | AIA vs EEMV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Multifactor Fund | -10.62% | Aug 10, 2018 | AIA vs EMMF | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | -11.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | AIA vs IPAC | |
| Matthews Asia Dividend Active ETF | -11.73% | Sep 21, 2023 | AIA vs ADVE |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | AIA vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | AIA vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | AIA vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | AIA vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | AIA vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | AIA vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | AIA vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | AIA vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | AIA vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | AIA vs ACWI |
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