iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF (EWL) Alternatives
iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF (EWL) 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 EWL. 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 EWL
EWL charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Europe Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EWL alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | EWL vs VGK | |
| SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF | 0.09% | Oct 15, 2002 | EWL vs SPEU | |
| Franklin FTSE Eurozone ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | EWL vs FLEU | |
| Franklin FTSE Germany ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | EWL vs FLGR | |
| Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF | 0.09% | Feb 6, 2018 | EWL vs FLSW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EWL
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 | EWL vs EWP | |
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | 93 | Jan 25, 2012 | EWL vs EFNL | |
| iShares MSCI Norway ETF | 92 | Jan 23, 2012 | EWL vs ENOR | |
| First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index F... | 92 | Aug 27, 2007 | EWL vs FDD | |
| Global X MSCI Norway ETF | 91 | Nov 9, 2010 | EWL vs NORW |
Top Performing EWL Alternatives (YTD)
EWL 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 | EWL vs ENOR | |
| Global X MSCI Norway ETF | 27.18% | Nov 9, 2010 | EWL vs NORW | |
| WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund | 4.74% | Mar 4, 2015 | EWL vs EUSC | |
| WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund | 4.74% | Mar 4, 2015 | EWL vs OPPE | |
| iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF | 3.59% | Mar 12, 1996 | EWL vs EWU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EWL
EWL 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 | EWL vs RFEU | |
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | 15.75% | Sep 9, 2015 | EWL vs EUDV | |
| First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund | 15.87% | Feb 14, 2012 | EWL vs FSZ | |
| iShares MSCI Belgium ETF | 15.99% | Mar 12, 1996 | EWL vs EWK | |
| WisdomTree Europe Quality Dividend Growth Fund | 16.52% | May 7, 2014 | EWL vs EUDG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EWL
EWL 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 | EWL vs FSZ | |
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | -10.63% | Sep 9, 2015 | EWL vs EUDV | |
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | -10.90% | Jan 25, 2012 | EWL vs EFNL | |
| First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF | -11.26% | Apr 14, 2016 | EWL vs RFEU | |
| WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund | -11.41% | Jun 16, 2006 | EWL 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 | EWL vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | EWL vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | EWL vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | EWL vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | EWL vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | EWL vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | EWL vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | EWL vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | EWL vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | EWL vs ACWI |
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