iShares MSCI-Australia ETF (EWA) Alternatives
iShares MSCI-Australia ETF (EWA) belongs to the Asia Pacific Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with EWA. 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 EWA
EWA charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EWA alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | EWA vs VPL | |
| Franklin FTSE Australia ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | EWA vs FLAU | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | EWA vs FLKR | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | 0.09% | Jun 10, 2014 | EWA vs IPAC | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | Apr 24, 2020 | EWA vs BKEM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EWA
Among ETFs in the Asia Pacific 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 98 | May 12, 2000 | EWA vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 98 | Nov 2, 2017 | EWA vs FLKR | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 97 | Oct 29, 2010 | EWA vs MKOR | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 95 | Feb 23, 2012 | EWA vs DVYA | |
| First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund | 95 | Apr 18, 2011 | EWA vs FPA |
Top Performing EWA Alternatives (YTD)
EWA alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 26.80% | Oct 29, 2010 | EWA vs MKOR | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 26.53% | May 12, 2000 | EWA vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 24.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | EWA vs FLKR | |
| First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund | 17.42% | Apr 18, 2011 | EWA vs FPA | |
| iShares MSCI Thailand ETF | 16.27% | Mar 26, 2008 | EWA vs THD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EWA
EWA alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | 12.91% | Oct 18, 2011 | EWA vs EEMV | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 14.13% | May 7, 2024 | EWA vs INDH | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 14.85% | Nov 18, 2009 | EWA vs INDY | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | 15.58% | Feb 2, 2012 | EWA vs INDA | |
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | 15.78% | Feb 6, 2018 | EWA vs FLIN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EWA
EWA alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | -9.09% | Mar 12, 1996 | EWA vs EWM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | -9.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | EWA vs EEMV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Multifactor Fund | -10.62% | Aug 10, 2018 | EWA vs EMMF | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | -11.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | EWA vs IPAC | |
| Matthews Asia Dividend Active ETF | -11.73% | Sep 21, 2023 | EWA vs ADVE |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | EWA vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | EWA vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | EWA vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | EWA vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | EWA vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | EWA vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | EWA vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | EWA vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | EWA vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | EWA vs ACWI |
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