SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bond ETF (BWX) Alternatives
SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bond ETF (BWX) belongs to the International Government Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BWX. 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 BWX
BWX charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the International Government Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BWX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Liberty International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.25% | May 30, 2018 | BWX vs FLIA | |
| iShares 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond ETF | 0.35% | Jan 21, 2009 | BWX vs ISHG | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International T... | 0.35% | Jan 15, 2009 | BWX vs BWZ | |
| iShares International Treasury Bond ETF | 0.35% | Jan 21, 2009 | BWX vs IGOV | |
| KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index E... | 0.50% | Dec 3, 2014 | BWX vs KBND |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BWX
Among ETFs in the International Government Bonds 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 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond ETF | 50 | Jan 21, 2009 | BWX vs ISHG | |
| Franklin Liberty International Aggregate Bond ETF | 48 | May 30, 2018 | BWX vs FLIA | |
| iShares International Treasury Bond ETF | 35 | Jan 21, 2009 | BWX vs IGOV | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International T... | 31 | Jan 15, 2009 | BWX vs BWZ |
Top Performing BWX Alternatives (YTD)
BWX alternatives from the International Government Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Liberty International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.40% | May 30, 2018 | BWX vs FLIA | |
| iShares 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond ETF | -1.40% | Jan 21, 2009 | BWX vs ISHG | |
| iShares International Treasury Bond ETF | -1.44% | Jan 21, 2009 | BWX vs IGOV | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International T... | -1.47% | Jan 15, 2009 | BWX vs BWZ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BWX
BWX alternatives from the International Government Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Liberty International Aggregate Bond ETF | 3.60% | May 30, 2018 | BWX vs FLIA | |
| iShares 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond ETF | 7.73% | Jan 21, 2009 | BWX vs ISHG | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International T... | 7.82% | Jan 15, 2009 | BWX vs BWZ | |
| iShares International Treasury Bond ETF | 9.04% | Jan 21, 2009 | BWX vs IGOV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BWX
BWX alternatives from the International Government Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Liberty International Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.04% | May 30, 2018 | BWX vs FLIA | |
| iShares 1-3 Year International Treasury Bond ETF | -5.02% | Jan 21, 2009 | BWX vs ISHG | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International T... | -5.15% | Jan 15, 2009 | BWX vs BWZ | |
| iShares International Treasury Bond ETF | -5.70% | Jan 21, 2009 | BWX vs IGOV |
Other ETFs from State Street
Most popular State Street ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | BWX vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | BWX vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -7.57% | Dec 16, 1998 | BWX vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.12% | Sep 25, 2000 | BWX vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 30 | 6.32% | Oct 21, 2015 | BWX vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 88 | 8.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | BWX vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 73 | 37.91% | Dec 16, 1998 | BWX vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 71 | 8.25% | Dec 16, 1998 | BWX vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.85% | May 25, 2007 | BWX vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -3.25% | Jan 14, 1998 | BWX vs DIA |
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