SPDR MSCI EAFE Fossil Fuel Free ETF (EFAX) Alternatives
SPDR MSCI EAFE Fossil Fuel Free ETF (EFAX) 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 EFAX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to EFAX
EFAX charges 0.20% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EFAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | Jul 20, 2007 | EFAX vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | Apr 26, 2007 | EFAX vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 24, 2020 | EFAX vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | Mar 21, 2017 | EFAX vs IDEV | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | Jan 26, 2011 | EFAX vs VXUS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EFAX
Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 96 | Apr 18, 2011 | EFAX vs FDT | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 96 | Nov 14, 2016 | EFAX vs EFAS | |
| iShares MSCI Israel ETF | 96 | Mar 26, 2008 | EFAX vs EIS | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 96 | Oct 29, 2013 | EFAX vs VIDI | |
| Jpmorgan International Value ETF | 95 | Sep 13, 2023 | EFAX vs JIVE |
Top Performing EFAX Alternatives (YTD)
EFAX alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.06% | Nov 14, 2016 | EFAX vs EFAS | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 9.83% | Apr 18, 2011 | EFAX vs FDT | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 9.82% | Jun 16, 2017 | EFAX vs ICOW | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 9.35% | Apr 12, 2019 | EFAX vs KEMX | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 8.50% | Jun 27, 2013 | EFAX vs IDOG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EFAX
EFAX alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 12.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | EFAX vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | 12.53% | Feb 12, 2008 | EFAX vs DWX | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 12.62% | Aug 23, 2013 | EFAX vs FID | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | 13.16% | Aug 24, 2016 | EFAX vs HDMV | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 13.30% | Aug 19, 2015 | EFAX vs CIL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EFAX
EFAX alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -7.14% | Oct 18, 2011 | EFAX vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | -8.59% | Feb 12, 2008 | EFAX vs DWX | |
| Fidelity International Multifactor ETF | -8.67% | Feb 26, 2019 | EFAX vs FDEV | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | -8.73% | Aug 24, 2016 | EFAX vs HDMV | |
| WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund | -8.74% | Aug 10, 2018 | EFAX vs DWMF |
Other ETFs from State Street
Most popular State Street ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | EFAX vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | EFAX vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -7.57% | Dec 16, 1998 | EFAX vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.12% | Sep 25, 2000 | EFAX vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 30 | 6.32% | Oct 21, 2015 | EFAX vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 88 | 8.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | EFAX vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 73 | 37.91% | Dec 16, 1998 | EFAX vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 71 | 8.25% | Dec 16, 1998 | EFAX vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.85% | May 25, 2007 | EFAX vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -3.25% | Jan 14, 1998 | EFAX vs DIA |
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