Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF (DBEF) 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 DBEF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DBEF
DBEF charges 0.35% annually. There are 69 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 | DBEF vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | DBEF vs BKIE | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | DBEF vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.01B | Apr 2007 | DBEF vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.90B | Mar 2017 | DBEF vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DBEF
DBEF has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 79. There are 20 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 90 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | DBEF vs GMOI | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 88 | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | DBEF vs KEMX | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 88 | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | DBEF vs IFLO | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 88 | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | DBEF vs EFAS | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 87 | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | DBEF vs PATN |
Top Performing DBEF Alternatives (YTD)
DBEF is at 13.84% YTD. There are 51 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.86%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 44.86% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | DBEF vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 37.49% | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | DBEF vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 34.37% | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | DBEF vs PATN | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 28.11% | 307.03M | Nov 2014 | DBEF vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 27.72% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | DBEF vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DBEF
DBEF has 13.03% 1-year volatility. There are 19 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.46%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.46% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | DBEF vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.71% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | DBEF vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.15% | 159.94M | Aug 2013 | DBEF vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.71% | 5.14B | Oct 2011 | DBEF vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.94% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | DBEF vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DBEF
DBEF has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.41%. There are 23 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 | DBEF vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | DBEF vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | DBEF vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | DBEF vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 523.46M | Jun 2013 | DBEF vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from DWS
The 4 most viewed DWS ETFs shown here include ASHR, HYLB, HAUZ and span 5 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $4B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | China Equities, Asia Pacific Equities | 64 | 7.70% | 1.35B | Nov 2013 | DBEF vs ASHR | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 63 | 1.93% | 3.54B | Dec 2016 | DBEF vs HYLB | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | REIT | 13 | -0.96% | 1.04B | Oct 2013 | DBEF vs HAUZ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity Fund | Europe Equities | 59 | 11.71% | 760.54M | Oct 2013 | DBEF vs DBEU |
Often Compared With DBEF
Investors most often compare DBEF with HEFA, VXUS, IHDG. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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