SPDR MSCI ACWI ex-US ETF (CWI) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CWI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CWI
CWI charges 0.30% annually. There are 51 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | 317.30B | Jul 2007 | CWI vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 41.37B | Apr 2007 | CWI vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | CWI vs VEU | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.25B | Apr 2020 | CWI vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.71B | Mar 2017 | CWI vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CWI
CWI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 68. There are 43 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 91 | 137.31M | Apr 2019 | CWI vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 91 | 145.53M | Sep 2024 | CWI vs PATN | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 89 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | CWI vs VIDI | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | 88 | 271.57M | Jan 2014 | CWI vs DBAW | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF | 88 | 355.60M | Jun 2015 | CWI vs HAWX |
Top Performing CWI Alternatives (YTD)
CWI is at 16.41% YTD. There are 40 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 55.22%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 55.22% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | CWI vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 46.93% | 137.31M | Apr 2019 | CWI vs KEMX | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 46.30% | 241.42M | Nov 2014 | CWI vs FPXI | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 42.01% | 145.53M | Sep 2024 | CWI vs PATN | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 36.44% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | CWI vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CWI
CWI has 16.27% 1-year volatility. There are 117 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.68%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.68% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | CWI vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.58% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | CWI vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.31% | 160.79M | Aug 2013 | CWI vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.59% | 5.07B | Oct 2011 | CWI vs EFAV | |
| Hartford Multifactor Developed Markets (ex-US) ETF | 10.94% | 1.57B | Feb 2015 | CWI vs RODM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CWI
CWI has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.47%. There are 88 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | CWI vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.48M | Nov 2016 | CWI vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | CWI vs BUFI | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 518.88M | Jun 2013 | CWI vs IDOG | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | -6.49% | 5.07B | Oct 2011 | CWI vs EFAV |
Other ETFs from State Street
The 10 most viewed State Street ETFs shown here include SPY, GLD, XLK and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $765B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 68 | 9.74% | 765.27B | Jan 1993 | CWI vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 24 | -2.96% | 138.96B | Nov 2004 | CWI vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 77 | 33.79% | 130.33B | Dec 1998 | CWI vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 54 | 11.38% | 52.13B | Sep 2000 | CWI vs SPYG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ... | S&P 500, Dividend | 46 | 11.52% | 7.30B | Oct 2015 | CWI vs SPYD | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 36 | 22.58% | 36.84B | Dec 1998 | CWI vs XLE | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 24 | -2.87% | 28.75B | Jun 2018 | CWI vs GLDM | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 68 | 9.79% | 148.87B | Nov 2005 | CWI vs SPYM | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | Utilities Equities | 28 | 6.16% | 22.62B | Dec 1998 | CWI vs XLU | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.66% | 46.54B | May 2007 | CWI vs BIL |
Often Compared With CWI
Investors most often compare CWI with IXUS, VXUS, FSPSX. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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