FlexShares ESG & Climate Developed Markets ex-US Core Index Fund (FEDM) Alternatives
FlexShares ESG & Climate Developed Markets ex-US Core Index Fund (FEDM) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FEDM. 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 FEDM
FEDM charges 0.12% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FEDM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | Jul 20, 2007 | FEDM vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 24, 2020 | FEDM vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | Apr 26, 2007 | FEDM vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | Mar 21, 2017 | FEDM vs IDEV | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | Jan 26, 2011 | FEDM vs VXUS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FEDM
Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 96 | Apr 18, 2011 | FEDM vs FDT | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 96 | Nov 14, 2016 | FEDM vs EFAS | |
| iShares MSCI Israel ETF | 96 | Mar 26, 2008 | FEDM vs EIS | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 96 | Oct 29, 2013 | FEDM vs VIDI | |
| Jpmorgan International Value ETF | 95 | Sep 13, 2023 | FEDM vs JIVE |
Top Performing FEDM Alternatives (YTD)
FEDM alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.06% | Nov 14, 2016 | FEDM vs EFAS | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 9.83% | Apr 18, 2011 | FEDM vs FDT | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 9.82% | Jun 16, 2017 | FEDM vs ICOW | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 9.35% | Apr 12, 2019 | FEDM vs KEMX | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 8.50% | Jun 27, 2013 | FEDM vs IDOG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FEDM
FEDM alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 12.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | FEDM vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | 12.53% | Feb 12, 2008 | FEDM vs DWX | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 12.62% | Aug 23, 2013 | FEDM vs FID | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | 13.16% | Aug 24, 2016 | FEDM vs HDMV | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 13.30% | Aug 19, 2015 | FEDM vs CIL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FEDM
FEDM alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -7.14% | Oct 18, 2011 | FEDM vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | -8.59% | Feb 12, 2008 | FEDM vs DWX | |
| Fidelity International Multifactor ETF | -8.67% | Feb 26, 2019 | FEDM vs FDEV | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | -8.73% | Aug 24, 2016 | FEDM vs HDMV | |
| WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund | -8.74% | Aug 10, 2018 | FEDM vs DWMF |
Other ETFs from FlexShares
Most popular FlexShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 68 | -1.16% | Dec 14, 2012 | FEDM vs QDEF | |
| FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index... | Utilities Equities | 79 | 5.94% | Oct 8, 2013 | FEDM vs NFRA | |
| FlexShares Quality Dividend Index Fund | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 63 | -1.88% | Dec 14, 2012 | FEDM vs QDF | |
| FlexShares Ultra-Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.72% | Oct 9, 2012 | FEDM vs RAVI | |
| FlexShares Morningstar US Market Factor Tilt Index... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 62 | -2.73% | Sep 16, 2011 | FEDM vs TILT | |
| FlexShares ESG & Climate US Large Cap Core Index F... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 45 | -6.02% | Sep 20, 2021 | FEDM vs FEUS | |
| FlexShares ESG & Climate Investment Grade Corporat... | Corporate Bonds | 50 | -0.26% | Sep 20, 2021 | FEDM vs FEIG |
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