First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF (FID) 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 FID. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FID
FID charges 0.60% annually. There are 141 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | 317.30B | Jul 2007 | FID vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 41.37B | Apr 2007 | FID vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.25B | Apr 2020 | FID vs BKIE | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | FID vs VEU | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.71B | Mar 2017 | FID vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FID
FID has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 50. There are 79 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 87.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 87 | 145.53M | Sep 2024 | FID vs PATN | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 87 | 137.31M | Apr 2019 | FID vs KEMX | |
| GMO International Value ETF | 85 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | FID vs GMOI | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | 83 | 271.57M | Jan 2014 | FID vs DBAW | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 83 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | FID vs VIDI |
Top Performing FID Alternatives (YTD)
FID is at 5.57% YTD. There are 139 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 48.14%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 48.14% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | FID vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 38.57% | 137.31M | Apr 2019 | FID vs KEMX | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 38.06% | 241.42M | Nov 2014 | FID vs FPXI | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 34.64% | 145.53M | Sep 2024 | FID vs PATN | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 29.52% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | FID vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FID
FID has 10.33% 1-year volatility. There are 2 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.66%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.66% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | FID vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.62% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | FID vs BUFI | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.57% | 5.07B | Oct 2011 | FID vs EFAV | |
| Hartford Multifactor Developed Markets (ex-US) ETF | 10.95% | 1.57B | Feb 2015 | FID vs RODM | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.95% | 48.48M | Nov 2016 | FID vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FID
FID has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.93%. There are 16 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | FID vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.48M | Nov 2016 | FID vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | FID vs BUFI | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 518.88M | Jun 2013 | FID vs IDOG | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | -6.66% | 5.07B | Oct 2011 | FID vs EFAV |
Other ETFs from First Trust
The 10 most viewed First Trust ETFs shown here include CIBR, GRID, NFTY and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
Often Compared With FID
Investors most often compare FID with IGRO, VIG, VIGI. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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