Global X DAX Germany ETF (DAX) Alternatives
Global X DAX Germany ETF (DAX) belongs to the Europe Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DAX. 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 DAX
DAX charges 0.20% annually. Among ETFs in the Europe Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | DAX vs VGK | |
| SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF | 0.09% | Oct 15, 2002 | DAX vs SPEU | |
| Franklin FTSE Eurozone ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | DAX vs FLEU | |
| Franklin FTSE Germany ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | DAX vs FLGR | |
| Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF | 0.09% | Feb 6, 2018 | DAX vs FLSW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DAX
Among ETFs in the Europe 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 MSCI Spain ETF | 93 | Mar 12, 1996 | DAX vs EWP | |
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | 93 | Jan 25, 2012 | DAX vs EFNL | |
| iShares MSCI Norway ETF | 92 | Jan 23, 2012 | DAX vs ENOR | |
| First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index F... | 92 | Aug 27, 2007 | DAX vs FDD | |
| Global X MSCI Norway ETF | 91 | Nov 9, 2010 | DAX vs NORW |
Top Performing DAX Alternatives (YTD)
DAX alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Norway ETF | 28.39% | Jan 23, 2012 | DAX vs ENOR | |
| Global X MSCI Norway ETF | 27.18% | Nov 9, 2010 | DAX vs NORW | |
| WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund | 4.74% | Mar 4, 2015 | DAX vs EUSC | |
| WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund | 4.74% | Mar 4, 2015 | DAX vs OPPE | |
| iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF | 3.59% | Mar 12, 1996 | DAX vs EWU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DAX
DAX alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF | 14.96% | Apr 14, 2016 | DAX vs RFEU | |
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | 15.75% | Sep 9, 2015 | DAX vs EUDV | |
| First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund | 15.87% | Feb 14, 2012 | DAX vs FSZ | |
| iShares MSCI Belgium ETF | 15.99% | Mar 12, 1996 | DAX vs EWK | |
| WisdomTree Europe Quality Dividend Growth Fund | 16.52% | May 7, 2014 | DAX vs EUDG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DAX
DAX alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund | -10.39% | Feb 14, 2012 | DAX vs FSZ | |
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | -10.63% | Sep 9, 2015 | DAX vs EUDV | |
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | -10.90% | Jan 25, 2012 | DAX vs EFNL | |
| First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF | -11.26% | Apr 14, 2016 | DAX vs RFEU | |
| WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund | -11.41% | Jun 16, 2006 | DAX vs DFE |
Other ETFs from Global X
Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income | 72 | 0.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | DAX vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 92 | 9.34% | Sep 11, 2023 | DAX vs SHLD | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 93 | 13.34% | Nov 4, 2010 | DAX vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 94 | 6.35% | Apr 19, 2010 | DAX vs COPX | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.24% | May 11, 2018 | DAX vs AIQ | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 37 | -8.31% | Sep 12, 2016 | DAX vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Precious Metals | 94 | 7.85% | Apr 19, 2010 | DAX vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 56 | -1.04% | Jun 24, 2013 | DAX vs XYLD | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 91 | 6.70% | Jun 8, 2011 | DAX vs SDIV | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Utilities Equities | 87 | 6.32% | Mar 6, 2017 | DAX vs PAVE |
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