Xtrackers MSCI Eurozone Hedged Equity ETF (DBEZ) 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 DBEZ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DBEZ
DBEZ charges 0.47% annually. There are 17 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% | 37.90B | Mar 2005 | DBEZ vs VGK | |
| SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF | 0.07% | 728.27M | Oct 2002 | DBEZ vs SPEU | |
| Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF | 0.09% | 895.04M | Nov 2017 | DBEZ vs FLGB | |
| Franklin FTSE Europe ETF | 0.09% | 118.21M | Nov 2017 | DBEZ vs FLEE | |
| Franklin FTSE Eurozone ETF | 0.09% | 71.74M | Nov 2017 | DBEZ vs FLEU |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DBEZ
DBEZ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 67. There are 15 ETFs in the Europe Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF | 92 | 100.00K | Apr 2016 | DBEZ vs RFEU | |
| First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index F... | 91 | 887.35M | Aug 2007 | DBEZ vs FDD | |
| iShares MSCI Austria ETF | 89 | 178.07M | Mar 1996 | DBEZ vs EWO | |
| iShares MSCI Spain ETF | 88 | 2.12B | Mar 1996 | DBEZ vs EWP | |
| WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund | 87 | 282.42M | Mar 2015 | DBEZ vs OPPE |
Top Performing DBEZ Alternatives (YTD)
DBEZ is at 13.66% YTD. There are 11 ETFs in the Europe Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 26.80%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Norway ETF | 26.80% | 95.75M | Jan 2012 | DBEZ vs ENOR | |
| Global X MSCI Norway ETF | 25.23% | 87.72M | Nov 2010 | DBEZ vs NORW | |
| iShares MSCI Poland ETF | 22.62% | 730.89M | May 2010 | DBEZ vs EPOL | |
| iShares MSCI Austria ETF | 22.21% | 178.07M | Mar 1996 | DBEZ vs EWO | |
| Portfolio Building Block European Banks Index ETF | 21.81% | 438.81M | Nov 2025 | DBEZ vs PBEU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DBEZ
DBEZ has 15.24% 1-year volatility. There are 8 ETFs in the Europe Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF | 7.08% | 100.00K | Apr 2016 | DBEZ vs RFEU | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity Fund | 13.24% | 772.43M | Oct 2013 | DBEZ vs DBEU | |
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | 14.08% | 8.35M | Sep 2015 | DBEZ vs EUDV | |
| WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund | 14.34% | 282.42M | Mar 2015 | DBEZ vs OPPE | |
| First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund | 14.58% | 36.64M | Feb 2012 | DBEZ vs FSZ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DBEZ
DBEZ has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.03%. There are 9 ETFs in the Europe Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.83%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF | -4.83% | 100.00K | Apr 2016 | DBEZ vs RFEU | |
| WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund | -8.83% | 282.42M | Mar 2015 | DBEZ vs OPPE | |
| First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index F... | -9.39% | 887.35M | Aug 2007 | DBEZ vs FDD | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity Fund | -9.81% | 772.43M | Oct 2013 | DBEZ vs DBEU | |
| iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF | -9.92% | 4.14B | Mar 1996 | DBEZ vs EWU |
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Often Compared With DBEZ
Investors most often compare DBEZ with HEDJ, DBEF, HEZU. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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