iShares MSCI Singapore ETF (EWS) 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 EWS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EWS
EWS charges 0.50% annually. There are 28 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF | 0.08% | 13.80B | Mar 2005 | EWS vs VPL | |
| Franklin FTSE Australia ETF | 0.09% | 176.77M | Nov 2017 | EWS vs FLAU | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 0.09% | 179.16M | Nov 2017 | EWS vs FLJH | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | 0.09% | 2.65B | Jun 2014 | EWS vs IPAC | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | 0.09% | 3.94B | Nov 2017 | EWS vs FLJP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EWS
EWS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 77. There are 16 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 95 | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | EWS vs KCAI | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 93 | 7.17B | Jun 2006 | EWS vs DXJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 92 | 279.45M | Jun 2013 | EWS vs OPPJ | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 91 | 71.70M | Feb 2012 | EWS vs DVYA | |
| Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF | 90 | 100.13M | Feb 2011 | EWS vs ASEA |
Top Performing EWS Alternatives (YTD)
EWS is at 19.46% YTD. There are 18 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 65.13%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares | 65.13% | 1.38B | Apr 2013 | EWS vs KORU | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 61.59% | 24.41B | May 2000 | EWS vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 61.37% | 1.39B | Nov 2017 | EWS vs FLKR | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 55.62% | 126.86M | Oct 2010 | EWS vs MKOR | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 53.07% | 2.66B | Nov 2017 | EWS vs FLTW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EWS
EWS has 15.57% 1-year volatility. There are 13 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.32%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 13.32% | 71.70M | Feb 2012 | EWS vs DVYA | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 13.36% | 5.79M | May 2024 | EWS vs INDH | |
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 14.22% | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | EWS vs KCAI | |
| SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF | 14.23% | 54.80M | Mar 2021 | EWS vs ADIV | |
| iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | 14.33% | 323.69M | Mar 1996 | EWS vs EWM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EWS
EWS has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.82%. There is 1 ETF in the Asia Pacific Equities category with a shallower 1-year drawdown, going as shallow as -5.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | -5.90% | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | EWS vs KCAI | |
| Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF | -8.28% | 100.13M | Feb 2011 | EWS vs ASEA | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -8.33% | 145.96M | Mar 2014 | EWS vs KBA | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | -8.64% | 71.70M | Feb 2012 | EWS vs DVYA | |
| iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF | -8.79% | 2.22B | Oct 2001 | EWS vs EPP |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $869B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.11% | 99.95B | May 2020 | EWS vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.22% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | EWS vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 67.84% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | EWS vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.13% | 869.20B | May 2000 | EWS vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 13.39% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | EWS vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | -3.49% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | EWS vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 36 | -18.72% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | EWS vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -6.16% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | EWS vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 18.79% | 80.11B | May 2000 | EWS vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 11.28% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | EWS vs ACWI |
Often Compared With EWS
Investors most often compare EWS with EWH, EWT, EWJ. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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