Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index 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 37 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% | 304.30B | Jul 2007 | FNDF vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.50B | Apr 2007 | FNDF vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 90.70B | Mar 2007 | FNDF vs VEU | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.24B | Apr 2020 | FNDF vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.65B | Mar 2017 | FNDF vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FNDF
FNDF has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 84. There are 6 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 92 | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | FNDF vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 91 | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | FNDF vs PATN | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 90 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | FNDF vs VIDI | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | 84 | 264.85M | Jan 2014 | FNDF vs DBAW | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 84 | 1.85B | Jun 2017 | FNDF vs ICOW |
Top Performing FNDF Alternatives (YTD)
FNDF is at 21.21% YTD. There are 12 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.15%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 44.15% | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | FNDF vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 41.08% | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | FNDF vs PATN | |
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 39.55% | 5.25M | Oct 2014 | FNDF vs IPOS | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 34.90% | 218.28M | Nov 2014 | FNDF vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 32.49% | 117.00M | Jan 2022 | FNDF vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FNDF
FNDF has 15.06% 1-year volatility. There are 85 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.26%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 8.26% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | FNDF vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.43% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | FNDF vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 164.97M | Aug 2013 | FNDF vs FID | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 10.35% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | FNDF vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.60% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | FNDF vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FNDF
FNDF has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.60%. There are 51 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% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | FNDF vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | FNDF vs BUFI | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -6.46% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | FNDF vs EFAV | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 543.79M | 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 $95B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 80 | 19.01% | 94.95B | Oct 2011 | FNDF vs SCHD | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 39 | 6.42% | 61.08B | Dec 2009 | FNDF vs SCHG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 10.72% | 72.63B | Nov 2009 | FNDF vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 68 | 11.28% | 43.31B | Nov 2009 | FNDF vs SCHB | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 59 | 15.56% | 66.49B | Nov 2009 | FNDF vs SCHF | |
| Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 51 | 7.94% | 2.27B | Apr 2021 | FNDF vs SCHY | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 81 | 15.39% | 15.54B | Dec 2009 | FNDF vs SCHV | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 90 | 14.57% | 25.47B | Aug 2013 | FNDF vs FNDX | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 71 | 19.79% | 22.78B | Nov 2009 | FNDF vs SCHA | |
| Schwab US REIT ETF | REIT | 27 | 11.08% | 9.98B | Jan 2011 | FNDF vs SCHH |
Often Compared With FNDF
Investors most often compare FNDF with VXUS, DFIV, FIVA. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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