Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF (EFAS) 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 EFAS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EFAS
EFAS charges 0.56% annually. There are 124 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% | 317.30B | Jul 2007 | EFAS vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 41.37B | Apr 2007 | EFAS vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | EFAS vs VEU | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.25B | Apr 2020 | EFAS vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.71B | Mar 2017 | EFAS vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EFAS
EFAS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 80. There are 16 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 91 | 137.31M | Apr 2019 | EFAS vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 91 | 145.53M | Sep 2024 | EFAS vs PATN | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 89 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | EFAS vs VIDI | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | 88 | 271.57M | Jan 2014 | EFAS vs DBAW | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF | 88 | 355.60M | Jun 2015 | EFAS vs HAWX |
Top Performing EFAS Alternatives (YTD)
EFAS is at 12.64% YTD. There are 68 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 55.22%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 55.22% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | EFAS vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 46.93% | 137.31M | Apr 2019 | EFAS vs KEMX | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 46.30% | 241.42M | Nov 2014 | EFAS vs FPXI | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 42.01% | 145.53M | Sep 2024 | EFAS vs PATN | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 36.44% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | EFAS vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EFAS
EFAS has 10.96% 1-year volatility. There are 5 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.68%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.68% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | EFAS vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.58% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | EFAS vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.31% | 160.79M | Aug 2013 | EFAS vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.59% | 5.07B | Oct 2011 | EFAS vs EFAV | |
| Hartford Multifactor Developed Markets (ex-US) ETF | 10.94% | 1.57B | Feb 2015 | EFAS vs RODM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EFAS
EFAS has a 1-year max drawdown of -5.30%. There is 1 ETF in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with a shallower 1-year drawdown, going as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | EFAS vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | EFAS vs BUFI | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 518.88M | Jun 2013 | EFAS vs IDOG | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | -6.49% | 5.07B | Oct 2011 | EFAS vs EFAV | |
| Fidelity International High Dividend ETF | -6.96% | 335.59M | Jan 2018 | EFAS vs FIDI |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, AIQ and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 91 | 10.06% | 8.44B | Dec 2013 | EFAS vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 10 | -6.48% | 7.43B | Sep 2023 | EFAS vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 72 | 31.91% | 11.08B | May 2018 | EFAS vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 21 | 9.52% | 6.64B | Nov 2010 | EFAS vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 70 | 18.25% | 8.06B | Apr 2010 | EFAS vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 30 | 5.80% | 3.54B | Sep 2016 | EFAS vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 40 | -0.54% | 4.57B | Apr 2010 | EFAS vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 84 | 5.47% | 3.19B | Jun 2013 | EFAS vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 92 | 53.84% | 2.37B | Oct 2020 | EFAS vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Industrials Equities | 69 | 23.96% | 14.28B | Mar 2017 | EFAS vs PAVE |
Often Compared With EFAS
Investors most often compare EFAS with EFA, FDHY, SDEM. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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