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 73 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% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | DIVS vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | DIVS vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.84B | Feb 2012 | DIVS vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.57B | Jun 2024 | DIVS vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 192.94M | Nov 2014 | DIVS vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DIVS
DIVS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 33. There are 72 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 94 | 89.32M | Jan 2018 | DIVS vs WLDR | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 92 | 665.65M | Dec 2013 | DIVS vs FYLD | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | 87 | 394.74M | Jun 2023 | DIVS vs AVGV | |
| Cambria Global Value ETF | 84 | 533.45M | Mar 2014 | DIVS vs GVAL | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 84 | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | DIVS vs VOLT |
Top Performing DIVS Alternatives (YTD)
DIVS is at 8.88% YTD. There are 65 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 38.93%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 38.93% | 64.26M | Oct 2025 | DIVS vs POW | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 32.10% | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | DIVS vs VOLT | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 27.97% | 89.32M | Jan 2018 | DIVS vs WLDR | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 27.74% | 3.13B | Mar 2023 | DIVS vs FWD | |
| Axs Green Alpha ETF | 25.08% | 57.43M | Sep 2022 | DIVS vs NXTE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DIVS
DIVS has 10.54% 1-year volatility. There are 8 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.71%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.71% | 236.11M | May 2022 | DIVS vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.04% | 71.86M | Apr 2012 | DIVS vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.07% | 3.27B | Oct 2011 | DIVS vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.54% | 1.71B | Sep 2025 | DIVS vs BDVL | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 9.63% | 89.41M | Sep 2012 | DIVS vs VEGA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DIVS
DIVS has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.62%. There are 52 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% | 236.11M | May 2022 | DIVS vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 71.86M | 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% | 665.65M | Dec 2013 | DIVS vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 98.67M | May 2019 | DIVS vs HERD |
Other ETFs from Guinness Atkinson Asset Management
The 2 most viewed Guinness Atkinson Asset Management ETFs shown here include ADIV, MOTO and span 3 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 | 24 | 6.00% | 54.80M | Mar 2021 | DIVS vs ADIV | |
| SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF | Transportation Equities | 49 | 16.94% | 9.80M | Nov 2019 | DIVS vs MOTO |
Often Compared With DIVS
Investors most often compare DIVS with VIG, PICK, SCHD. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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