Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity Fund (DBEU) Alternatives
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity Fund (DBEU) 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 DBEU. 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 DBEU
DBEU charges 0.45% annually. Among ETFs in the Europe Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DBEU alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | DBEU vs VGK | |
| SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF | 0.09% | Oct 15, 2002 | DBEU vs SPEU | |
| Franklin FTSE Eurozone ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | DBEU vs FLEU | |
| Franklin FTSE Germany ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | DBEU vs FLGR | |
| Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF | 0.09% | Feb 6, 2018 | DBEU vs FLSW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DBEU
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 | DBEU vs EWP | |
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | 93 | Jan 25, 2012 | DBEU vs EFNL | |
| iShares MSCI Norway ETF | 92 | Jan 23, 2012 | DBEU vs ENOR | |
| First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index F... | 92 | Aug 27, 2007 | DBEU vs FDD | |
| Global X MSCI Norway ETF | 91 | Nov 9, 2010 | DBEU vs NORW |
Top Performing DBEU Alternatives (YTD)
DBEU 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 | DBEU vs ENOR | |
| Global X MSCI Norway ETF | 27.18% | Nov 9, 2010 | DBEU vs NORW | |
| WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund | 4.74% | Mar 4, 2015 | DBEU vs EUSC | |
| WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund | 4.74% | Mar 4, 2015 | DBEU vs OPPE | |
| iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF | 3.59% | Mar 12, 1996 | DBEU vs EWU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DBEU
DBEU 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 | DBEU vs RFEU | |
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | 15.75% | Sep 9, 2015 | DBEU vs EUDV | |
| First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund | 15.87% | Feb 14, 2012 | DBEU vs FSZ | |
| iShares MSCI Belgium ETF | 15.99% | Mar 12, 1996 | DBEU vs EWK | |
| WisdomTree Europe Quality Dividend Growth Fund | 16.52% | May 7, 2014 | DBEU vs EUDG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DBEU
DBEU 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 | DBEU vs FSZ | |
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | -10.63% | Sep 9, 2015 | DBEU vs EUDV | |
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | -10.90% | Jan 25, 2012 | DBEU vs EFNL | |
| First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF | -11.26% | Apr 14, 2016 | DBEU vs RFEU | |
| WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund | -11.41% | Jun 16, 2006 | DBEU vs DFE |
Other ETFs from DWS
Most popular DWS ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF | Hedge Fund | 74 | 2.68% | Jun 9, 2011 | DBEU vs DBEF | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares Fund | China Equities | 80 | -0.64% | Nov 6, 2013 | DBEU vs ASHR | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 75 | -0.81% | Dec 7, 2016 | DBEU vs HYLB | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | REIT | 57 | -2.65% | Oct 1, 2013 | DBEU vs HAUZ |
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