Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index ETF (FNDC) Alternatives
Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index ETF (FNDC) belongs to the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FNDC. 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 FNDC
FNDC charges 0.39% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FNDC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF | 0.07% | Apr 2, 2009 | FNDC vs VSS | |
| Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | 0.11% | Jan 14, 2010 | FNDC vs SCHC | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.30% | Jul 18, 2023 | FNDC vs AVDS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 0.30% | Sep 10, 2024 | FNDC vs DXIV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 0.36% | Sep 24, 2019 | FNDC vs AVDV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FNDC
Among ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid 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 Small Cap Alph... | 97 | Feb 15, 2012 | FNDC vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 96 | Sep 24, 2019 | FNDC vs AVDV | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 93 | Mar 23, 2022 | FNDC vs DISV | |
| SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF | 92 | Apr 20, 2007 | FNDC vs GWX | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 92 | Jul 18, 2023 | FNDC vs AVDS |
Top Performing FNDC Alternatives (YTD)
FNDC alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 12.91% | Feb 15, 2012 | FNDC vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 8.40% | Sep 24, 2019 | FNDC vs AVDV | |
| Conductor Global Equity Value ETF | 7.76% | Apr 19, 2016 | FNDC vs CGV | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 5.44% | Sep 10, 2024 | FNDC vs DXIV | |
| SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF | 5.41% | Apr 20, 2007 | FNDC vs GWX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FNDC
FNDC alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 14.48% | Jun 29, 2015 | FNDC vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | 15.62% | Jun 16, 2006 | FNDC vs DLS | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | 15.85% | Jan 7, 2016 | FNDC vs DDLS | |
| Conductor Global Equity Value ETF | 16.27% | Apr 19, 2016 | FNDC vs CGV | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | 16.40% | Dec 10, 2007 | FNDC vs SCZ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FNDC
FNDC alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | -9.80% | Jun 29, 2015 | FNDC vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | -10.69% | Jan 7, 2016 | FNDC vs DDLS | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | -11.04% | Jun 16, 2006 | FNDC vs DLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | -11.05% | Sep 10, 2024 | FNDC vs DXIV | |
| Invesco FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Small-... | -11.26% | Sep 27, 2007 | FNDC vs PDN |
Other ETFs from Charles Schwab
Most popular Charles Schwab ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 43 | 12.17% | Oct 20, 2011 | FNDC vs SCHD | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | -9.73% | Dec 11, 2009 | FNDC vs SCHG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 58 | -3.70% | Nov 3, 2009 | FNDC vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 60 | -3.28% | Nov 3, 2009 | FNDC vs SCHB | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 4.58% | Nov 3, 2009 | FNDC vs SCHF | |
| Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 91 | 7.07% | Apr 29, 2021 | FNDC vs SCHY | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 62 | 3.89% | Dec 11, 2009 | FNDC vs SCHV | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 67 | 3.19% | Nov 3, 2009 | FNDC vs SCHA | |
| Schwab US REIT ETF | REIT | 17 | 3.86% | Jan 13, 2011 | FNDC vs SCHH | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 70 | 2.98% | Aug 15, 2013 | FNDC vs FNDX |
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