SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF (DWX) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DWX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DWX
DWX charges 0.45% annually. There are 96 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | 316.30B | Jul 2007 | DWX vs VEA | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.90B | Mar 2007 | DWX vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.07B | Apr 2007 | DWX vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.31B | Apr 2020 | DWX vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 31.64B | Mar 2017 | DWX vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DWX
DWX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 69. There are 81 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 95 | 489.00M | Oct 2024 | DWX vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 95 | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | DWX vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 93 | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | DWX vs IFLO | |
| Fidelity International High Dividend ETF | 93 | 325.11M | Jan 2018 | DWX vs FIDI | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 93 | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | DWX vs IDOG |
Top Performing DWX Alternatives (YTD)
DWX is at 10.64% YTD. There are 130 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 33.98%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 33.98% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | DWX vs IPOS | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 28.74% | 190.45M | Sep 2024 | DWX vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 27.25% | 939.30M | Jun 2007 | DWX vs IDHQ | |
| Harbor International Equity ETF | 23.91% | 7.71M | Jun 2025 | DWX vs EPIN | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 22.99% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | DWX vs IFLO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DWX
DWX has 11.05% 1-year volatility. There are 7 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.77%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 6.77% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | DWX vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 9.04% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | DWX vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 167.77M | Aug 2013 | DWX vs FID | |
| Franklin Sustainable International Equity ETF | 10.29% | 2.98M | Nov 2015 | DWX vs MCSE | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.60% | 5.44B | Oct 2011 | DWX vs EFAV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DWX
DWX has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.59%. There are 13 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | DWX vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | DWX vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | DWX vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | DWX vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | DWX vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from State Street
The 10 most viewed State Street ETFs shown here include SPY, GLD, XLK and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $789B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 78 | 11.70% | 789.06B | Jan 1993 | DWX vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -6.21% | 130.32B | Nov 2004 | DWX vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 62 | 23.97% | 115.56B | Dec 1998 | DWX vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 53 | 12.43% | 51.09B | Sep 2000 | DWX vs SPYG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 78 | 11.77% | 160.81B | Nov 2005 | DWX vs SPYM | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ... | S&P 500, Dividend | 81 | 17.73% | 8.75B | Oct 2015 | DWX vs SPYD | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 75 | 33.31% | 38.64B | Dec 1998 | DWX vs XLE | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -6.13% | 27.37B | Jun 2018 | DWX vs GLDM | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | Utilities Equities | 21 | 5.31% | 23.07B | Dec 1998 | DWX vs XLU | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.10% | 47.03B | May 2007 | DWX vs BIL |
Often Compared With DWX
Investors most often compare DWX with SCHD, VYMI, IDV. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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