VanEck Vectors Brazil Small-Cap ETF (BRF) Alternatives
VanEck Vectors Brazil Small-Cap ETF (BRF) 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 BRF. 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 BRF
BRF charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Latin America Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BRF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF | 0.19% | Nov 3, 2017 | BRF vs FLBR | |
| Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF | 0.19% | Nov 3, 2017 | BRF vs FLMX | |
| Franklin FTSE Latin America ETF | 0.19% | Oct 9, 2018 | BRF vs FLLA | |
| iShares Latin American 40 ETF | 0.48% | Oct 25, 2001 | BRF vs ILF | |
| iShares MSCI Mexico ETF | 0.49% | Mar 12, 1996 | BRF vs EWW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BRF
Among ETFs in the Latin America 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 Latin American 40 ETF | 95 | Oct 25, 2001 | BRF vs ILF | |
| Franklin FTSE Latin America ETF | 95 | Oct 9, 2018 | BRF vs FLLA | |
| First Trust Latin America AlphaDEX Fund | 94 | Apr 18, 2011 | BRF vs FLN | |
| iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | 94 | Jul 10, 2000 | BRF vs EWZ | |
| iShares MSCI Mexico ETF | 93 | Mar 12, 1996 | BRF vs EWW |
Top Performing BRF Alternatives (YTD)
BRF alternatives from the Latin America Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF | 25.41% | Nov 3, 2017 | BRF vs FLBR | |
| iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | 20.84% | Jul 10, 2000 | BRF vs EWZ | |
| Franklin FTSE Latin America ETF | 17.39% | Oct 9, 2018 | BRF vs FLLA | |
| Global X Brazil Active ETF | 17.07% | Aug 16, 2023 | BRF vs BRAZ | |
| iShares Latin American 40 ETF | 16.65% | Oct 25, 2001 | BRF vs ILF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BRF
BRF alternatives from the Latin America Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MSCI Colombia ETF | 22.82% | Feb 5, 2009 | BRF vs COLO | |
| First Trust Latin America AlphaDEX Fund | 22.97% | Apr 18, 2011 | BRF vs FLN | |
| Franklin FTSE Latin America ETF | 23.04% | Oct 9, 2018 | BRF vs FLLA | |
| iShares Latin American 40 ETF | 23.59% | Oct 25, 2001 | BRF vs ILF | |
| Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF | 24.37% | Nov 3, 2017 | BRF vs FLMX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BRF
BRF alternatives from the Latin America Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Brazil Active ETF | -10.93% | Aug 16, 2023 | BRF vs BRAZ | |
| First Trust Latin America AlphaDEX Fund | -11.42% | Apr 18, 2011 | BRF vs FLN | |
| iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | -11.44% | Jul 10, 2000 | BRF vs EWZ | |
| Franklin FTSE Latin America ETF | -11.59% | Oct 9, 2018 | BRF vs FLLA | |
| Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF | -11.69% | Nov 3, 2017 | BRF vs FLBR |
Other ETFs from VanEck
Most popular VanEck ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 6.46% | Dec 20, 2011 | BRF vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 92 | 7.00% | May 16, 2006 | BRF vs GDX | |
| VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 88 | 7.24% | Aug 13, 2007 | BRF vs NLR | |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 5.50% | Nov 10, 2009 | BRF vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 36 | -6.62% | Apr 24, 2012 | BRF vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 85 | -2.14% | Aug 27, 2024 | BRF vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 95 | 19.05% | Oct 27, 2010 | BRF vs REMX | |
| VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 2 | -9.73% | Feb 11, 2013 | BRF vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.52% | Jan 4, 2024 | BRF vs HODL | |
| VanEck Digital Transformation ETF | Technology Equities, Blockchain | 53 | -9.74% | Apr 9, 2021 | BRF vs DAPP |
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