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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DBEU
DBEU charges 0.45% annually. There are 16 ETFs in the Europe Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.06%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | 0.06% | 38.10B | Mar 2005 | DBEU vs VGK | |
| SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF | 0.07% | 732.38M | Oct 2002 | DBEU vs SPEU | |
| Franklin FTSE Eurozone ETF | 0.09% | 72.92M | Nov 2017 | DBEU vs FLEU | |
| iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF | 0.09% | 8.67B | Jun 2014 | DBEU vs IEUR | |
| Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF | 0.09% | 82.43M | Feb 2018 | DBEU vs FLSW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DBEU
DBEU has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 56. There are 6 ETFs in the Europe Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 83.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Austria ETF | 83 | 143.84M | Mar 1996 | DBEU vs EWO | |
| iShares MSCI Spain ETF | 71 | 1.87B | Mar 1996 | DBEU vs EWP | |
| First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF | 67 | 100.00K | Apr 2016 | DBEU vs RFEU | |
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | 66 | 200.61M | Jan 2012 | DBEU vs EFNL | |
| WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund | 62 | 274.78M | Mar 2015 | DBEU vs OPPE |
Top Performing DBEU Alternatives (YTD)
DBEU is at 10.66% YTD. There are 14 ETFs in the Europe Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 22.29%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Austria ETF | 22.29% | 143.84M | Mar 1996 | DBEU vs EWO | |
| iShares MSCI Netherlands ETF | 20.24% | 561.62M | Mar 1996 | DBEU vs EWN | |
| iShares MSCI Norway ETF | 17.50% | 86.29M | Jan 2012 | DBEU vs ENOR | |
| Global X MSCI Norway ETF | 16.50% | 104.93M | Nov 2010 | DBEU vs NORW | |
| Portfolio Building Block European Banks Index ETF | 13.63% | 22.30M | Nov 2025 | DBEU vs PBEU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DBEU
DBEU has 13.02% 1-year volatility. There is 1 ETF in the Europe Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.39%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF | 8.39% | 100.00K | Apr 2016 | DBEU vs RFEU | |
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | 14.19% | 8.19M | Sep 2015 | DBEU vs EUDV | |
| First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund | 14.34% | 40.95M | Feb 2012 | DBEU vs FSZ | |
| WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund | 14.41% | 274.78M | Mar 2015 | DBEU vs OPPE | |
| Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF | 14.49% | 859.75M | Nov 2017 | DBEU vs FLGB |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DBEU
DBEU has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.81%. There are 4 ETFs in the Europe Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF | -5.15% | 100.00K | Apr 2016 | DBEU vs RFEU | |
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | -8.38% | 200.61M | Jan 2012 | DBEU vs EFNL | |
| WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund | -8.83% | 274.78M | Mar 2015 | DBEU vs OPPE | |
| First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index F... | -9.39% | 865.10M | Aug 2007 | DBEU vs FDD | |
| iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF | -9.92% | 3.60B | Mar 1996 | DBEU vs EWU |
Other ETFs from DWS
The 4 most viewed DWS ETFs shown here include DBEF, ASHR, HYLB and span 4 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $9B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 70 | 12.18% | 9.05B | Jun 2011 | DBEU vs DBEF | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | China Equities | 73 | 9.77% | 1.70B | Nov 2013 | DBEU vs ASHR | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 56 | 1.67% | 3.49B | Dec 2016 | DBEU vs HYLB | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | REIT | 9 | -4.40% | 1.01B | Oct 2013 | DBEU vs HAUZ |
Often Compared With DBEU
Investors most often compare DBEU with HEDJ, IEUS, PTEU. These 20 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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