AB Disruptors ETF (FWD) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FWD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FWD
FWD charges 0.65% annually. There are 71 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | FWD vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 97.00B | Jun 2008 | FWD vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.71B | Feb 2012 | FWD vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.56B | Jun 2024 | FWD vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 190.17M | Nov 2014 | FWD vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FWD
FWD has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 51. There are 62 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 96 | 711.35M | Dec 2013 | FWD vs FYLD | |
| Altrius Global Dividend ETF | 94 | 16.88M | Sep 2022 | FWD vs DIVD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 93 | 91.25M | Jan 2018 | FWD vs WLDR | |
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 93 | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | FWD vs BOAT | |
| Tweedy, Browne Insider + Value ETF | 92 | 314.33M | Dec 2024 | FWD vs COPY |
Top Performing FWD Alternatives (YTD)
FWD is at 20.07% YTD. There are 9 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.78%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 44.78% | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | FWD vs BOAT | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 31.51% | 65.23M | Oct 2025 | FWD vs POW | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 28.50% | 91.25M | Jan 2018 | FWD vs WLDR | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 28.30% | 743.97M | Dec 2024 | FWD vs VOLT | |
| Shell plc ADRhedged ETF | 25.94% | 2.63M | Oct 2024 | FWD vs SHEH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FWD
FWD has 29.47% 1-year volatility. There are 116 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.68%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.68% | 223.29M | May 2022 | FWD vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.01% | 74.44M | Apr 2012 | FWD vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.08% | 3.32B | Oct 2011 | FWD vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.44% | 1.73B | Sep 2025 | FWD vs BDVL | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.75% | 925.89M | Sep 2005 | FWD vs PID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FWD
FWD has a 1-year max drawdown of -20.49%. There are 81 ETFs in the Global Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 223.29M | May 2022 | FWD vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 74.44M | Apr 2012 | FWD vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | FWD vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 711.35M | Dec 2013 | FWD vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 95.75M | May 2019 | FWD vs HERD |
Other ETFs from AllianceBernstein
The 10 most viewed AllianceBernstein ETFs shown here include LOWV, YEAR, HIDV and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB US Low Volatility Equity ETF | Low Volatility | 37 | 5.85% | 202.10M | Mar 2023 | FWD vs LOWV | |
| AB Ultra Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 98 | 1.63% | 1.51B | Sep 2022 | FWD vs YEAR | |
| AB US High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 78 | 12.88% | 202.64M | Mar 2023 | FWD vs HIDV | |
| AB Tax-Aware Short Duration ETF | Municipal Bonds | 78 | 0.92% | 1.37B | Sep 2022 | FWD vs TAFI | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 76 | 6.77% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | FWD vs BUFI | |
| AB US Large Cap Strategic Equities ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 49 | 9.49% | 1.29B | Sep 2023 | FWD vs LRGC | |
| AB High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 66 | 1.96% | 328.06M | Jul 2016 | FWD vs HYFI | |
| AB Tax-Aware Intermediate Municipal ETF | Municipal Bonds | 73 | 0.84% | 702.03M | Dec 2023 | FWD vs TAFM | |
| AB Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 22 | -1.02% | 25.94M | Dec 2023 | FWD vs EYEG | |
| AB Conservative Buffer ETF | Options Trading | 68 | 3.40% | 1.04B | Dec 2023 | FWD vs BUFC |
Often Compared With FWD
Investors most often compare FWD with QQQ, SPMO, ARKK. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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