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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AIA
AIA charges 0.50% annually. There are 28 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF | 0.08% | 13.80B | Mar 2005 | AIA vs VPL | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 0.09% | 1.39B | Nov 2017 | AIA vs FLKR | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | 0.09% | 2.65B | Jun 2014 | AIA vs IPAC | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 0.09% | 179.16M | Nov 2017 | AIA vs FLJH | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | 0.09% | 3.94B | Nov 2017 | AIA vs FLJP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AIA
AIA has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 84. There are 12 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 95 | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | AIA vs KCAI | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 93 | 7.17B | Jun 2006 | AIA vs DXJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 92 | 279.45M | Jun 2013 | AIA vs OPPJ | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 91 | 71.70M | Feb 2012 | AIA vs DVYA | |
| Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF | 90 | 100.13M | Feb 2011 | AIA vs ASEA |
Top Performing AIA Alternatives (YTD)
AIA is at 37.37% YTD. There are 6 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 65.13%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares | 65.13% | 1.38B | Apr 2013 | AIA vs KORU | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 61.59% | 24.41B | May 2000 | AIA vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 61.37% | 1.39B | Nov 2017 | AIA vs FLKR | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 55.62% | 126.86M | Oct 2010 | AIA vs MKOR | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 53.07% | 2.66B | Nov 2017 | AIA vs FLTW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AIA
AIA has 31.64% 1-year volatility. There are 92 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.32%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 13.32% | 71.70M | Feb 2012 | AIA vs DVYA | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 13.36% | 5.79M | May 2024 | AIA vs INDH | |
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 14.22% | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | AIA vs KCAI | |
| SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF | 14.23% | 54.80M | Mar 2021 | AIA vs ADIV | |
| iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | 14.33% | 323.69M | Mar 1996 | AIA vs EWM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AIA
AIA has a 1-year max drawdown of -16.83%. There are 47 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | -5.90% | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | AIA vs KCAI | |
| iShares MSCI Singapore ETF | -7.82% | 1.05B | Mar 1996 | AIA vs EWS | |
| Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF | -8.28% | 100.13M | Feb 2011 | AIA vs ASEA | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -8.33% | 145.96M | Mar 2014 | AIA vs KBA | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | -8.64% | 71.70M | Feb 2012 | AIA vs DVYA |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $869B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.11% | 99.95B | May 2020 | AIA vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.22% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | AIA vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 67.84% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | AIA vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.13% | 869.20B | May 2000 | AIA vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 13.39% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | AIA vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | -3.49% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | AIA vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 36 | -18.72% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | AIA vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -6.16% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | AIA vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 18.79% | 80.11B | May 2000 | AIA vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 11.28% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | AIA vs ACWI |
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