SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF (DIVS) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DIVS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DIVS
DIVS charges 0.65% annually. There are 71 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | DIVS vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 97.00B | Jun 2008 | DIVS vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.71B | Feb 2012 | DIVS vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.56B | Jun 2024 | DIVS vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 190.17M | Nov 2014 | DIVS vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DIVS
DIVS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 61. There are 51 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 96 | 711.35M | Dec 2013 | DIVS vs FYLD | |
| Altrius Global Dividend ETF | 94 | 16.88M | Sep 2022 | DIVS vs DIVD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 93 | 91.25M | Jan 2018 | DIVS vs WLDR | |
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 93 | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | DIVS vs BOAT | |
| Tweedy, Browne Insider + Value ETF | 92 | 314.33M | Dec 2024 | DIVS vs COPY |
Top Performing DIVS Alternatives (YTD)
DIVS is at 12.05% YTD. There are 50 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.78%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 44.78% | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | DIVS vs BOAT | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 31.51% | 65.23M | Oct 2025 | DIVS vs POW | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 28.50% | 91.25M | Jan 2018 | DIVS vs WLDR | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 28.30% | 743.97M | Dec 2024 | DIVS vs VOLT | |
| Shell plc ADRhedged ETF | 25.94% | 2.63M | Oct 2024 | DIVS vs SHEH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DIVS
DIVS has 10.53% 1-year volatility. There are 8 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.68%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.68% | 223.29M | May 2022 | DIVS vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.01% | 74.44M | Apr 2012 | DIVS vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.08% | 3.32B | Oct 2011 | DIVS vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.44% | 1.73B | Sep 2025 | DIVS vs BDVL | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.75% | 925.89M | Sep 2005 | DIVS vs PID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DIVS
DIVS has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.62%. There are 50 ETFs in the Global Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 223.29M | May 2022 | DIVS vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 74.44M | Apr 2012 | DIVS vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | DIVS vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 711.35M | Dec 2013 | DIVS vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 95.75M | May 2019 | DIVS vs HERD |
Other ETFs from Guinness Atkinson
The 4 most viewed Guinness Atkinson ETFs shown here include ADIV, MOTO, GARA and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $55M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF | Asia Pacific Equities, Dividend | 39 | 9.55% | 54.80M | Mar 2021 | DIVS vs ADIV | |
| SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF | Technology Equities, Global Equities | 50 | 15.61% | 9.80M | Nov 2019 | DIVS vs MOTO | |
| Guinness Atkinson Real Assets Income ETF | Global Equity Income | — | 11.16% | 398.81K | Dec 2025 | DIVS vs GARA | |
| Guinness Atkinson International Dividend Builder E... | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | — | — | 380.68K | Dec 2025 | DIVS vs GAID |
Often Compared With DIVS
Investors most often compare DIVS with VIG, PICK, SCHD. These 20 comparison targets span 16 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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