iShares MSCI Singapore ETF (EWS) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to EWS
EWS charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EWS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | EWS vs VPL | |
| Franklin FTSE Australia ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | EWS vs FLAU | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | EWS vs FLKR | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | 0.09% | Jun 10, 2014 | EWS vs IPAC | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | Apr 24, 2020 | EWS vs BKEM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EWS
Among ETFs in the Asia Pacific 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 South Korea ETF | 98 | May 12, 2000 | EWS vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 98 | Nov 2, 2017 | EWS vs FLKR | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 97 | Oct 29, 2010 | EWS vs MKOR | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 95 | Feb 23, 2012 | EWS vs DVYA | |
| First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund | 95 | Apr 18, 2011 | EWS vs FPA |
Top Performing EWS Alternatives (YTD)
EWS alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 26.80% | Oct 29, 2010 | EWS vs MKOR | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 26.53% | May 12, 2000 | EWS vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 24.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | EWS vs FLKR | |
| First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund | 17.42% | Apr 18, 2011 | EWS vs FPA | |
| iShares MSCI Thailand ETF | 16.27% | Mar 26, 2008 | EWS vs THD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EWS
EWS alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | 12.91% | Oct 18, 2011 | EWS vs EEMV | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 14.13% | May 7, 2024 | EWS vs INDH | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 14.85% | Nov 18, 2009 | EWS vs INDY | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | 15.58% | Feb 2, 2012 | EWS vs INDA | |
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | 15.78% | Feb 6, 2018 | EWS vs FLIN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EWS
EWS alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | -9.09% | Mar 12, 1996 | EWS vs EWM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | -9.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | EWS vs EEMV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Multifactor Fund | -10.62% | Aug 10, 2018 | EWS vs EMMF | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | -11.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | EWS vs IPAC | |
| Matthews Asia Dividend Active ETF | -11.73% | Sep 21, 2023 | EWS vs ADVE |
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 | EWS vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | EWS vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | EWS vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | EWS vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | EWS vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | EWS vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | EWS vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | EWS vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | EWS vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | EWS vs ACWI |
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