Davis Select Worldwide ETF (DWLD) 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 DWLD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DWLD
DWLD charges 0.63% annually. There are 70 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 | DWLD vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | DWLD vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.84B | Feb 2012 | DWLD vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.57B | Jun 2024 | DWLD vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 192.94M | Nov 2014 | DWLD vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DWLD
DWLD has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 36. There are 67 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 93 | 665.65M | Dec 2013 | DWLD vs FYLD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 92 | 89.32M | Jan 2018 | DWLD vs WLDR | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | 90 | 394.74M | Jun 2023 | DWLD vs AVGV | |
| Altrius Global Dividend ETF | 87 | 16.88M | Sep 2022 | DWLD vs DIVD | |
| Tweedy, Browne Insider + Value ETF | 86 | 314.33M | Dec 2024 | DWLD vs COPY |
Top Performing DWLD Alternatives (YTD)
DWLD is at 2.03% YTD. There are 97 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 35.68%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 35.68% | 64.26M | Oct 2025 | DWLD vs POW | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 30.34% | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | DWLD vs VOLT | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 25.05% | 89.32M | Jan 2018 | DWLD vs WLDR | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 23.84% | 3.13B | Mar 2023 | DWLD vs FWD | |
| Axs Green Alpha ETF | 21.13% | 57.43M | Sep 2022 | DWLD vs NXTE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DWLD
DWLD has 15.06% 1-year volatility. There are 64 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.70%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.70% | 236.11M | May 2022 | DWLD vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.00% | 71.86M | Apr 2012 | DWLD vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.05% | 3.27B | Oct 2011 | DWLD vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.48% | 1.71B | Sep 2025 | DWLD vs BDVL | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 9.64% | 89.41M | Sep 2012 | DWLD vs VEGA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DWLD
DWLD has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.27%. There are 60 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 | DWLD vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 71.86M | Apr 2012 | DWLD vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | DWLD vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 665.65M | Dec 2013 | DWLD vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 98.67M | May 2019 | DWLD vs HERD |
Other ETFs from Davis Advisers
The 3 most viewed Davis Advisers ETFs shown here include DUSA, DFNL, DINT and span 3 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $862M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Select U.S. Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 83 | 13.16% | 861.88M | Jan 2017 | DWLD vs DUSA | |
| Davis Select Financial ETF | Financials Equities | 47 | 6.75% | 300.51M | Jan 2017 | DWLD vs DFNL | |
| Davis Select International ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 27 | 2.67% | 260.74M | Mar 2018 | DWLD vs DINT |
Often Compared With DWLD
Investors most often compare DWLD with SCHE, VEA, URTH. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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