VanEck Digital India ETF (DGIN) belongs to the India Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DGIN. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DGIN
DGIN charges 0.76% annually. There are 10 ETFs in the India Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | 0.19% | 2.66B | Feb 2018 | DGIN vs FLIN | |
| Xtrackers Nifty 500 India ETF | 0.19% | 4.57M | Nov 2025 | DGIN vs IND | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 0.64% | 5.79M | May 2024 | DGIN vs INDH | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 0.65% | 563.62M | Nov 2009 | DGIN vs INDY | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | 0.69% | 6.56B | Feb 2012 | DGIN vs INDA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DGIN
DGIN has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 5. There are 11 ETFs in the India Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 15.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews India Active ETF | 15 | 17.68M | Sep 2023 | DGIN vs INDE | |
| VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders ETF | 14 | 94.44M | Aug 2010 | DGIN vs GLIN | |
| Columbia India Consumer ETF | 9 | 235.98M | Aug 2011 | DGIN vs INCO | |
| iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF | 9 | 756.97M | Feb 2012 | DGIN vs SMIN | |
| First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | 8 | 118.19M | Feb 2012 | DGIN vs NFTY |
Top Performing DGIN Alternatives (YTD)
DGIN is at -11.08% YTD. There are 14 ETFs in the India Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 0.14%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF | 0.14% | 756.97M | Feb 2012 | DGIN vs SMIN | |
| Matthews India Active ETF | -1.23% | 17.68M | Sep 2023 | DGIN vs INDE | |
| VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders ETF | -1.80% | 94.44M | Aug 2010 | DGIN vs GLIN | |
| Columbia India Consumer ETF | -5.05% | 235.98M | Aug 2011 | DGIN vs INCO | |
| First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | -5.91% | 118.19M | Feb 2012 | DGIN vs NFTY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DGIN
DGIN has 19.03% 1-year volatility. There are 15 ETFs in the India Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.36%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 13.36% | 5.79M | May 2024 | DGIN vs INDH | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 14.64% | 563.62M | Nov 2009 | DGIN vs INDY | |
| First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | 14.82% | 118.19M | Feb 2012 | DGIN vs NFTY | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | 15.11% | 6.56B | Feb 2012 | DGIN vs INDA | |
| WisdomTree India Earnings Fund | 15.28% | 2.01B | Feb 2008 | DGIN vs EPI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DGIN
DGIN has a 1-year max drawdown of -28.59%. There are 13 ETFs in the India Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -12.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | -12.94% | 5.79M | May 2024 | DGIN vs INDH | |
| WisdomTree India Earnings Fund | -15.69% | 2.01B | Feb 2008 | DGIN vs EPI | |
| First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | -16.14% | 118.19M | Feb 2012 | DGIN vs NFTY | |
| VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders ETF | -17.07% | 94.44M | Aug 2010 | DGIN vs GLIN | |
| Global X Funds - Global X India Active ETF | -17.09% | 59.25M | Aug 2023 | DGIN vs NDIA |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $68B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 87 | 50.09% | 68.10B | Dec 2011 | DGIN vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 35 | -13.61% | 22.65B | May 2006 | DGIN vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities, Energy Equities | 10 | -13.99% | 3.81B | Aug 2007 | DGIN vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 37 | -16.16% | 6.89B | Nov 2009 | DGIN vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | 4.36% | 11.80B | Apr 2012 | DGIN vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 65 | 44.20% | 249.42M | Aug 2024 | DGIN vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 31 | -10.75% | 1.90B | Oct 2010 | DGIN vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 3 | -7.38% | 1.57B | Feb 2013 | DGIN vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.10% | 1.05B | Jan 2024 | DGIN vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.70% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | DGIN vs FLTR |
Often Compared With DGIN
Investors most often compare DGIN with INQQ, SPEM, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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