iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG) Alternatives
iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG) belongs to the Europe Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with EWG. 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 EWG
EWG charges 0.49% annually. Among ETFs in the Europe Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EWG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | EWG vs VGK | |
| SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF | 0.09% | Oct 15, 2002 | EWG vs SPEU | |
| Franklin FTSE Eurozone ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | EWG vs FLEU | |
| Franklin FTSE Germany ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | EWG vs FLGR | |
| Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF | 0.09% | Feb 6, 2018 | EWG vs FLSW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EWG
Among ETFs in the Europe 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 Spain ETF | 93 | Mar 12, 1996 | EWG vs EWP | |
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | 93 | Jan 25, 2012 | EWG vs EFNL | |
| iShares MSCI Norway ETF | 92 | Jan 23, 2012 | EWG vs ENOR | |
| First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index F... | 92 | Aug 27, 2007 | EWG vs FDD | |
| Global X MSCI Norway ETF | 91 | Nov 9, 2010 | EWG vs NORW |
Top Performing EWG Alternatives (YTD)
EWG alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Norway ETF | 28.39% | Jan 23, 2012 | EWG vs ENOR | |
| Global X MSCI Norway ETF | 27.18% | Nov 9, 2010 | EWG vs NORW | |
| WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund | 4.74% | Mar 4, 2015 | EWG vs EUSC | |
| WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund | 4.74% | Mar 4, 2015 | EWG vs OPPE | |
| iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF | 3.59% | Mar 12, 1996 | EWG vs EWU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EWG
EWG alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF | 14.96% | Apr 14, 2016 | EWG vs RFEU | |
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | 15.75% | Sep 9, 2015 | EWG vs EUDV | |
| First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund | 15.87% | Feb 14, 2012 | EWG vs FSZ | |
| iShares MSCI Belgium ETF | 15.99% | Mar 12, 1996 | EWG vs EWK | |
| WisdomTree Europe Quality Dividend Growth Fund | 16.52% | May 7, 2014 | EWG vs EUDG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EWG
EWG alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund | -10.39% | Feb 14, 2012 | EWG vs FSZ | |
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | -10.63% | Sep 9, 2015 | EWG vs EUDV | |
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | -10.90% | Jan 25, 2012 | EWG vs EFNL | |
| First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF | -11.26% | Apr 14, 2016 | EWG vs RFEU | |
| WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund | -11.41% | Jun 16, 2006 | EWG vs DFE |
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 | EWG vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | EWG vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | EWG vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | EWG vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | EWG vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | EWG vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | EWG vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | EWG vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | EWG vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | EWG vs ACWI |
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