Global X Brazil Active ETF (BRAZ) belongs to the Latin America Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BRAZ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BRAZ
BRAZ charges 0.75% annually. There are 10 ETFs in the Latin America Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE Latin America ETF | 0.19% | 107.81M | Oct 2018 | BRAZ vs FLLA | |
| Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF | 0.19% | 528.97M | Nov 2017 | BRAZ vs FLBR | |
| Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF | 0.19% | 88.19M | Nov 2017 | BRAZ vs FLMX | |
| iShares Latin American 40 ETF | 0.48% | 3.87B | Oct 2001 | BRAZ vs ILF | |
| iShares MSCI Mexico ETF | 0.49% | 1.94B | Mar 1996 | BRAZ vs EWW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BRAZ
BRAZ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 31. There are 8 ETFs in the Latin America Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 77.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MSCI Colombia ETF | 77 | 207.61M | Feb 2009 | BRAZ vs COLO | |
| iShares Latin American 40 ETF | 52 | 3.87B | Oct 2001 | BRAZ vs ILF | |
| First Trust Latin America AlphaDEX Fund | 49 | 34.95M | Apr 2011 | BRAZ vs FLN | |
| Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF | 48 | 88.19M | Nov 2017 | BRAZ vs FLMX | |
| iShares MSCI Mexico ETF | 48 | 1.94B | Mar 1996 | BRAZ vs EWW |
Top Performing BRAZ Alternatives (YTD)
BRAZ is at 6.90% YTD. There are 8 ETFs in the Latin America Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 22.17%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MSCI Colombia ETF | 22.17% | 207.61M | Feb 2009 | BRAZ vs COLO | |
| Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF | 12.86% | 528.97M | Nov 2017 | BRAZ vs FLBR | |
| iShares Latin American 40 ETF | 11.49% | 3.87B | Oct 2001 | BRAZ vs ILF | |
| Franklin FTSE Latin America ETF | 11.00% | 107.81M | Oct 2018 | BRAZ vs FLLA | |
| First Trust Latin America AlphaDEX Fund | 10.73% | 34.95M | Apr 2011 | BRAZ vs FLN |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BRAZ
BRAZ has 24.36% 1-year volatility. There are 7 ETFs in the Latin America Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 19.23%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTG Latin America ETF | 19.23% | 21.64M | May 2019 | BRAZ vs OTGL | |
| First Trust Latin America AlphaDEX Fund | 21.31% | 34.95M | Apr 2011 | BRAZ vs FLN | |
| Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF | 21.57% | 88.19M | Nov 2017 | BRAZ vs FLMX | |
| Franklin FTSE Latin America ETF | 21.71% | 107.81M | Oct 2018 | BRAZ vs FLLA | |
| iShares MSCI Mexico ETF | 21.79% | 1.94B | Mar 1996 | BRAZ vs EWW |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BRAZ
BRAZ has a 1-year max drawdown of -19.65%. There are 9 ETFs in the Latin America Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -13.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Latin America AlphaDEX Fund | -13.10% | 34.95M | Apr 2011 | BRAZ vs FLN | |
| Franklin FTSE Latin America ETF | -13.75% | 107.81M | Oct 2018 | BRAZ vs FLLA | |
| iShares Latin American 40 ETF | -13.94% | 3.87B | Oct 2001 | BRAZ vs ILF | |
| iShares MSCI Mexico ETF | -13.98% | 1.94B | Mar 1996 | BRAZ vs EWW | |
| Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF | -14.18% | 88.19M | Nov 2017 | BRAZ vs FLMX |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, AIQ and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 84 | 7.89% | 8.44B | Dec 2013 | BRAZ vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 11 | -6.53% | 7.43B | Sep 2023 | BRAZ vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 58 | 24.56% | 11.08B | May 2018 | BRAZ vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 19 | 6.67% | 6.64B | Nov 2010 | BRAZ vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 60 | 10.71% | 8.06B | Apr 2010 | BRAZ vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 23 | 1.13% | 3.54B | Sep 2016 | BRAZ vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 35 | -5.97% | 4.57B | Apr 2010 | BRAZ vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 78 | 4.54% | 3.19B | Jun 2013 | BRAZ vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 89 | 49.19% | 2.37B | Oct 2020 | BRAZ vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Industrials Equities | 60 | 20.97% | 14.28B | Mar 2017 | BRAZ vs PAVE |
Often Compared With BRAZ
Investors most often compare BRAZ with UBR, EWZ, THD. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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