Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF (FNDF) 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 FNDF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FNDF
FNDF charges 0.25% annually. There are 39 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 | FNDF vs VEA | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | FNDF vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.01B | Apr 2007 | FNDF vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | FNDF vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.90B | Mar 2017 | FNDF vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FNDF
FNDF has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 82. There are 14 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 91 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | FNDF vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 89 | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | FNDF vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 87 | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | FNDF vs IFLO | |
| JPMorgan International Value ETF | 87 | 3.23B | Sep 2023 | FNDF vs JIVE | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 86 | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | FNDF vs CIL |
Top Performing FNDF Alternatives (YTD)
FNDF is at 16.98% YTD. There are 10 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 39.37%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 39.37% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | FNDF vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 32.55% | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | FNDF vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 29.79% | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | FNDF vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 23.96% | 919.81M | Jun 2007 | FNDF vs IDHQ | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 23.36% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | FNDF vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FNDF
FNDF has 16.23% 1-year volatility. There are 105 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.43%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.43% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | FNDF vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.74% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | FNDF vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 159.94M | Aug 2013 | FNDF vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.70% | 5.14B | Oct 2011 | FNDF vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.94% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | FNDF vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FNDF
FNDF has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.60%. There are 53 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 | FNDF vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | FNDF vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | FNDF vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | FNDF vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 523.46M | Jun 2013 | FNDF vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Charles Schwab
The 10 most viewed Charles Schwab ETFs shown here include SCHD, SCHG, SCHX and span 7 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 | 86 | 20.66% | 98.55B | Oct 2011 | FNDF vs SCHD | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 33 | 5.60% | 60.56B | Dec 2009 | FNDF vs SCHG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 63 | 10.34% | 72.77B | Nov 2009 | FNDF vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 11.00% | 43.66B | Nov 2009 | FNDF vs SCHB | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 60 | 13.29% | 66.31B | Nov 2009 | FNDF vs SCHF | |
| Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 62 | 9.51% | 2.36B | Apr 2021 | FNDF vs SCHY | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 85 | 16.63% | 15.78B | Dec 2009 | FNDF vs SCHV | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 93 | 16.60% | 26.25B | Aug 2013 | FNDF vs FNDX | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 74 | 21.01% | 23.26B | Nov 2009 | FNDF vs SCHA | |
| Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 35 | 0.89% | 16.50B | Aug 2010 | FNDF vs SCHP |
Often Compared With FNDF
Investors most often compare FNDF with VXUS, DFIV, FIVA. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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