Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF (EFAS) belongs to the Dividend 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 0.55% annually. There are 97 ETFs in the Dividend category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.04% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | EFAS vs VIG | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.04% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | EFAS vs VYM | |
| iShares Core Dividend ETF | 0.05% | 1.59B | Nov 2017 | EFAS vs DIVB | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.06% | 98.55B | Oct 2011 | EFAS vs SCHD | |
| Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF | 0.06% | 139.61M | Jun 2016 | EFAS vs UDIV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EFAS
EFAS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 89. There are 5 ETFs in the Dividend category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 95 | 5.00B | Jul 2016 | EFAS vs LVHI | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | 91 | 131.46M | Sep 2016 | EFAS vs INCE | |
| WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund | 90 | 142.37M | Jun 2006 | EFAS vs DEW | |
| iShares Core Dividend ETF | 90 | 1.59B | Nov 2017 | EFAS vs DIVB | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 89 | 45.46M | Jul 2015 | EFAS vs ALTY |
Top Performing EFAS Alternatives (YTD)
EFAS is at 14.78% YTD. There are 41 ETFs in the Dividend category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 89.76%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 89.76% | 127.56M | Oct 2023 | EFAS vs MRNY | |
| ETRACS 2x Leveraged U.S. Dividend Factor TR ETN | 39.67% | 8.22M | Feb 2021 | EFAS vs SCDL | |
| Amplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETF | 28.18% | 26.22M | Aug 2022 | EFAS vs NDIV | |
| Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF | 25.72% | 314.47M | Dec 2010 | EFAS vs KBWY | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growt... | 23.46% | 145.45M | Aug 2013 | EFAS vs DGRE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EFAS
EFAS has 10.94% 1-year volatility. There are 40 ETFs in the Dividend category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 5.85%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 5.85% | 45.46M | Jul 2015 | EFAS vs ALTY | |
| Simplify Enhanced Income ETF | 7.30% | 71.03M | Oct 2022 | EFAS vs HIGH | |
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | 8.03% | 45.17B | May 2020 | EFAS vs JEPI | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | 8.39% | 131.46M | Sep 2016 | EFAS vs INCE | |
| WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund | 8.96% | 6.21B | Jun 2006 | EFAS vs DLN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EFAS
EFAS has a 1-year max drawdown of -5.30%. There are 8 ETFs in the Dividend category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.27%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun... | -4.27% | 7.48B | Mar 2006 | EFAS vs FDL | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | -4.34% | 45.46M | Jul 2015 | EFAS vs ALTY | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | -4.61% | 98.55B | Oct 2011 | EFAS vs SCHD | |
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | -4.84% | 1.31B | Oct 2013 | EFAS vs RDIV | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | -4.90% | 131.46M | Sep 2016 | EFAS vs INCE |
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 | 88 | 9.09% | 8.37B | Dec 2013 | EFAS vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 10 | -6.37% | 6.91B | Sep 2023 | EFAS vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 56 | 20.53% | 10.08B | May 2018 | EFAS vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 15 | -4.70% | 5.92B | Nov 2010 | EFAS vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 54 | 3.92% | 6.98B | Apr 2010 | EFAS vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 18 | -0.94% | 3.44B | Sep 2016 | EFAS vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 31 | -10.96% | 4.14B | Apr 2010 | EFAS vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 89 | 6.88% | 3.22B | Jun 2013 | EFAS vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 84 | 35.04% | 2.25B | Oct 2020 | EFAS vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Industrials Equities | 50 | 17.87% | 14.01B | Mar 2017 | EFAS vs PAVE |
Often Compared With EFAS
Investors most often compare EFAS with EFA, EFAV, FDHY. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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