iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF (EWZS) Alternatives
iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF (EWZS) belongs to the Latin America Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with EWZS. 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 EWZS
EWZS charges 0.59% annually. Among ETFs in the Latin America Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EWZS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF | 0.19% | Nov 3, 2017 | EWZS vs FLBR | |
| Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF | 0.19% | Nov 3, 2017 | EWZS vs FLMX | |
| Franklin FTSE Latin America ETF | 0.19% | Oct 9, 2018 | EWZS vs FLLA | |
| iShares Latin American 40 ETF | 0.48% | Oct 25, 2001 | EWZS vs ILF | |
| iShares MSCI Mexico ETF | 0.49% | Mar 12, 1996 | EWZS vs EWW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EWZS
Among ETFs in the Latin America 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 Latin American 40 ETF | 95 | Oct 25, 2001 | EWZS vs ILF | |
| Franklin FTSE Latin America ETF | 95 | Oct 9, 2018 | EWZS vs FLLA | |
| First Trust Latin America AlphaDEX Fund | 94 | Apr 18, 2011 | EWZS vs FLN | |
| iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | 94 | Jul 10, 2000 | EWZS vs EWZ | |
| iShares MSCI Mexico ETF | 93 | Mar 12, 1996 | EWZS vs EWW |
Top Performing EWZS Alternatives (YTD)
EWZS alternatives from the Latin America Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF | 25.41% | Nov 3, 2017 | EWZS vs FLBR | |
| iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | 20.84% | Jul 10, 2000 | EWZS vs EWZ | |
| Franklin FTSE Latin America ETF | 17.39% | Oct 9, 2018 | EWZS vs FLLA | |
| Global X Brazil Active ETF | 17.07% | Aug 16, 2023 | EWZS vs BRAZ | |
| iShares Latin American 40 ETF | 16.65% | Oct 25, 2001 | EWZS vs ILF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EWZS
EWZS alternatives from the Latin America Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MSCI Colombia ETF | 22.82% | Feb 5, 2009 | EWZS vs COLO | |
| First Trust Latin America AlphaDEX Fund | 22.97% | Apr 18, 2011 | EWZS vs FLN | |
| Franklin FTSE Latin America ETF | 23.04% | Oct 9, 2018 | EWZS vs FLLA | |
| iShares Latin American 40 ETF | 23.59% | Oct 25, 2001 | EWZS vs ILF | |
| Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF | 24.37% | Nov 3, 2017 | EWZS vs FLMX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EWZS
EWZS alternatives from the Latin America Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Brazil Active ETF | -10.93% | Aug 16, 2023 | EWZS vs BRAZ | |
| First Trust Latin America AlphaDEX Fund | -11.42% | Apr 18, 2011 | EWZS vs FLN | |
| iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | -11.44% | Jul 10, 2000 | EWZS vs EWZ | |
| Franklin FTSE Latin America ETF | -11.59% | Oct 9, 2018 | EWZS vs FLLA | |
| Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF | -11.69% | Nov 3, 2017 | EWZS vs FLBR |
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 | EWZS vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | EWZS vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | EWZS vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | EWZS vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | EWZS vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | EWZS vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | EWZS vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | EWZS vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | EWZS vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | EWZS vs ACWI |
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