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