City Different Investments Global Equity ETF (CDIG) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CDIG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CDIG
CDIG charges 0.75% annually. There are 88 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | CDIG vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 97.00B | Jun 2008 | CDIG vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.71B | Feb 2012 | CDIG vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.53B | Jun 2024 | CDIG vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 189.21M | Nov 2014 | CDIG vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CDIG
Among 92 ETFs in the Global Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 96 | 687.51M | Dec 2013 | CDIG vs FYLD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 94 | 90.99M | Jan 2018 | CDIG vs WLDR | |
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 94 | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | CDIG vs BOAT | |
| Altrius Global Dividend ETF | 93 | 16.88M | Sep 2022 | CDIG vs DIVD | |
| Tweedy, Browne Insider + Value ETF | 93 | 314.33M | Dec 2024 | CDIG vs COPY |
Top Performing CDIG Alternatives (YTD)
CDIG is at -0.17% YTD. There are 103 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 45.86%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 45.86% | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | CDIG vs BOAT | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 30.34% | 65.23M | Oct 2025 | CDIG vs POW | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 29.49% | 90.99M | Jan 2018 | CDIG vs WLDR | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 26.26% | 743.97M | Dec 2024 | CDIG vs VOLT | |
| Shell plc ADRhedged ETF | 23.96% | 2.63M | Oct 2024 | CDIG vs SHEH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CDIG
CDIG has 21.96% 1-year volatility. There are 105 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.69%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.69% | 223.29M | May 2022 | CDIG vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.04% | 71.74M | Apr 2012 | CDIG vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.08% | 3.26B | Oct 2011 | CDIG vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.46% | 1.70B | Sep 2025 | CDIG vs BDVL | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.74% | 911.44M | Sep 2005 | CDIG vs PID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CDIG
Among 92 ETFs in the Global Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 223.29M | May 2022 | CDIG vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 71.74M | Apr 2012 | CDIG vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | CDIG vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 687.51M | Dec 2013 | CDIG vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 95.75M | May 2019 | CDIG vs HERD |
Often Compared With CDIG
Investors most often compare CDIG with FWD, WBIF, DRIV. These 15 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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