Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity 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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FNDC
FNDC charges 0.39% annually. There are 5 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF | 0.07% | 14.30B | Apr 2009 | FNDC vs VSS | |
| Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | 0.08% | 5.37B | Jan 2010 | FNDC vs SCHC | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 0.30% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | FNDC vs DXIV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.30% | 315.68M | Jul 2023 | FNDC vs AVDS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 0.36% | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | FNDC vs AVDV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FNDC
FNDC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 46. There are 6 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 76.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 76 | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | FNDC vs HSCZ | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 72 | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | FNDC vs AVDV | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 64 | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | FNDC vs DXIV | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 62 | 4.75B | Mar 2022 | FNDC vs DISV | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 62 | 13.15M | Feb 2012 | FNDC vs FDTS |
Top Performing FNDC Alternatives (YTD)
FNDC is at 9.92% YTD. There are 4 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 14.46%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 14.46% | 13.15M | Feb 2012 | FNDC vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 12.42% | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | FNDC vs AVDV | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 11.59% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | FNDC vs HSCZ | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 10.30% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | FNDC vs DXIV | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 9.70% | 4.75B | Mar 2022 | FNDC vs DISV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FNDC
FNDC has 14.93% 1-year volatility. There are 6 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.80%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 11.80% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | FNDC vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | 13.17% | 429.22M | Jan 2016 | FNDC vs DDLS | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | 13.78% | 1.04B | Jun 2006 | FNDC vs DLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 14.14% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | FNDC vs DXIV | |
| NYLI International Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF | 14.31% | 25.03M | May 2026 | FNDC vs NISM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FNDC
FNDC has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.20%. There are 4 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.61%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | -9.61% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | FNDC vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | -10.69% | 429.22M | Jan 2016 | FNDC vs DDLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | -10.84% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | FNDC vs DXIV | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | -11.04% | 1.04B | Jun 2006 | FNDC vs DLS | |
| Invesco FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Small-... | -11.26% | 350.99M | Sep 2007 | FNDC vs PDN |
Other ETFs from Charles Schwab
The 10 most viewed Charles Schwab ETFs shown here include SCHD, SCHG, SCHX and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $99B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 83 | 19.32% | 98.55B | Oct 2011 | FNDC vs SCHD | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 33 | 6.25% | 60.56B | Dec 2009 | FNDC vs SCHG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 63 | 10.71% | 72.77B | Nov 2009 | FNDC vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 66 | 11.43% | 43.66B | Nov 2009 | FNDC vs SCHB | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 64 | 14.71% | 66.31B | Nov 2009 | FNDC vs SCHF | |
| Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 64 | 9.82% | 2.36B | Apr 2021 | FNDC vs SCHY | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 85 | 16.57% | 15.78B | Dec 2009 | FNDC vs SCHV | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 93 | 16.45% | 26.25B | Aug 2013 | FNDC vs FNDX | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Large Cap Value Equities | 84 | 18.25% | 24.25B | Aug 2013 | FNDC vs FNDF | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 74 | 21.89% | 23.26B | Nov 2009 | FNDC vs SCHA |
Often Compared With FNDC
Investors most often compare FNDC with FNDA, DFISX, AVUV. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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