iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU) Alternatives
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU) 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 EWU. 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 EWU
EWU charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Europe Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EWU alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | EWU vs VGK | |
| SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF | 0.09% | Oct 15, 2002 | EWU vs SPEU | |
| Franklin FTSE Germany ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | EWU vs FLGR | |
| Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF | 0.09% | Feb 6, 2018 | EWU vs FLSW | |
| Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | EWU vs FLGB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EWU
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 | EWU vs EWP | |
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | 93 | Jan 25, 2012 | EWU vs EFNL | |
| iShares MSCI Norway ETF | 92 | Jan 23, 2012 | EWU vs ENOR | |
| First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index F... | 92 | Aug 27, 2007 | EWU vs FDD | |
| Global X MSCI Norway ETF | 91 | Nov 9, 2010 | EWU vs NORW |
Top Performing EWU Alternatives (YTD)
EWU 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 | EWU vs ENOR | |
| Global X MSCI Norway ETF | 27.18% | Nov 9, 2010 | EWU vs NORW | |
| WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund | 4.74% | Mar 4, 2015 | EWU vs EUSC | |
| WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund | 4.74% | Mar 4, 2015 | EWU vs OPPE | |
| iShares MSCI Poland ETF | 3.47% | May 25, 2010 | EWU vs EPOL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EWU
EWU 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 | EWU vs RFEU | |
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | 15.75% | Sep 9, 2015 | EWU vs EUDV | |
| First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund | 15.87% | Feb 14, 2012 | EWU vs FSZ | |
| iShares MSCI Belgium ETF | 15.99% | Mar 12, 1996 | EWU vs EWK | |
| WisdomTree Europe Quality Dividend Growth Fund | 16.52% | May 7, 2014 | EWU vs EUDG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EWU
EWU 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 | EWU vs FSZ | |
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | -10.63% | Sep 9, 2015 | EWU vs EUDV | |
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | -10.90% | Jan 25, 2012 | EWU vs EFNL | |
| First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF | -11.26% | Apr 14, 2016 | EWU vs RFEU | |
| WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund | -11.41% | Jun 16, 2006 | EWU 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 | EWU vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | EWU vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | EWU vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | EWU vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | EWU vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | EWU vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | EWU vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | EWU vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | EWU vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | EWU vs ACWI |
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