iShares MSCI Belgium ETF (EWK) Alternatives
iShares MSCI Belgium ETF (EWK) 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 EWK. 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 EWK
EWK charges 0.49% annually. Among ETFs in the Europe Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EWK alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | EWK vs VGK | |
| SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF | 0.09% | Oct 15, 2002 | EWK vs SPEU | |
| Franklin FTSE Eurozone ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | EWK vs FLEU | |
| Franklin FTSE Germany ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | EWK vs FLGR | |
| Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF | 0.09% | Feb 6, 2018 | EWK vs FLSW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EWK
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 | EWK vs EWP | |
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | 93 | Jan 25, 2012 | EWK vs EFNL | |
| iShares MSCI Norway ETF | 92 | Jan 23, 2012 | EWK vs ENOR | |
| First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index F... | 92 | Aug 27, 2007 | EWK vs FDD | |
| Global X MSCI Norway ETF | 91 | Nov 9, 2010 | EWK vs NORW |
Top Performing EWK Alternatives (YTD)
EWK 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 | EWK vs ENOR | |
| Global X MSCI Norway ETF | 27.18% | Nov 9, 2010 | EWK vs NORW | |
| WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund | 4.74% | Mar 4, 2015 | EWK vs EUSC | |
| WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund | 4.74% | Mar 4, 2015 | EWK vs OPPE | |
| iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF | 3.59% | Mar 12, 1996 | EWK vs EWU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EWK
EWK 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 | EWK vs RFEU | |
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | 15.75% | Sep 9, 2015 | EWK vs EUDV | |
| First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund | 15.87% | Feb 14, 2012 | EWK vs FSZ | |
| WisdomTree Europe Quality Dividend Growth Fund | 16.52% | May 7, 2014 | EWK vs EUDG | |
| Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF | 16.53% | Feb 6, 2018 | EWK vs FLSW |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EWK
EWK 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 | EWK vs FSZ | |
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | -10.63% | Sep 9, 2015 | EWK vs EUDV | |
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | -10.90% | Jan 25, 2012 | EWK vs EFNL | |
| First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF | -11.26% | Apr 14, 2016 | EWK vs RFEU | |
| WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund | -11.41% | Jun 16, 2006 | EWK 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 | EWK vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | EWK vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | EWK vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | EWK vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | EWK vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | EWK vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | EWK vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | EWK vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | EWK vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | EWK vs ACWI |
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