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 70 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% | 316.30B | Jul 2007 | DBEF vs VEA | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.90B | Mar 2007 | DBEF vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.07B | Apr 2007 | DBEF vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.31B | Apr 2020 | DBEF vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 31.64B | Mar 2017 | DBEF vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DBEF
DBEF has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 85. There are 29 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 96 | 489.00M | Oct 2024 | DBEF vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 94 | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | DBEF vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 94 | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | DBEF vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 93 | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | DBEF vs IDOG | |
| Fidelity International High Dividend ETF | 93 | 325.11M | Jan 2018 | DBEF vs FIDI |
Top Performing DBEF Alternatives (YTD)
DBEF is at 14.22% YTD. There are 54 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 32.73%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 32.73% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | DBEF vs IPOS | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 27.96% | 190.45M | Sep 2024 | DBEF vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 26.27% | 939.30M | Jun 2007 | DBEF vs IDHQ | |
| Harbor International Equity ETF | 23.34% | 7.71M | Jun 2025 | DBEF vs EPIN | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 22.59% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | DBEF vs IFLO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DBEF
DBEF has 13.03% 1-year volatility. There are 22 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.80%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 6.80% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | DBEF vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 9.04% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | DBEF vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.17% | 167.77M | Aug 2013 | DBEF vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.67% | 5.44B | Oct 2011 | DBEF vs EFAV | |
| Franklin Sustainable International Equity ETF | 10.71% | 2.98M | Nov 2015 | DBEF vs MCSE |
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% | 52.73M | 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% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | DBEF vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 549.25M | 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 $3B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | China Equities, Asia Pacific Equities | 54 | 4.11% | 1.54B | Nov 2013 | DBEF vs ASHR | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 67 | 1.76% | 3.46B | Dec 2016 | DBEF vs HYLB | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | REIT | 21 | 0.65% | 1.08B | Oct 2013 | DBEF vs HAUZ | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity Fund | Europe Equities | 78 | 13.04% | 772.43M | 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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