Cambria Global Equal Weight ETF (GEW) 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 GEW. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GEW
GEW charges 0.29% annually. There are 21 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 | GEW vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 97.00B | Jun 2008 | GEW vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.71B | Feb 2012 | GEW vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.53B | Jun 2024 | GEW vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 189.21M | Nov 2014 | GEW vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GEW
Among 92 ETFs in the Global Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 96 | 687.51M | Dec 2013 | GEW vs FYLD | |
| Altrius Global Dividend ETF | 94 | 16.88M | Sep 2022 | GEW vs DIVD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 93 | 90.99M | Jan 2018 | GEW vs WLDR | |
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 93 | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | GEW vs BOAT | |
| Tweedy, Browne Insider + Value ETF | 92 | 314.33M | Dec 2024 | GEW vs COPY |
Top Performing GEW Alternatives (YTD)
GEW is at 9.33% YTD. There are 72 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 | GEW vs BOAT | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 31.51% | 65.23M | Oct 2025 | GEW vs POW | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 28.50% | 90.99M | Jan 2018 | GEW vs WLDR | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 28.30% | 743.97M | Dec 2024 | GEW vs VOLT | |
| Shell plc ADRhedged ETF | 25.94% | 2.63M | Oct 2024 | GEW vs SHEH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GEW
GEW has 14.03% 1-year volatility. There are 44 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 | GEW vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.01% | 71.74M | Apr 2012 | GEW vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.08% | 3.26B | Oct 2011 | GEW vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.44% | 1.70B | Sep 2025 | GEW vs BDVL | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.75% | 911.44M | Sep 2005 | GEW vs PID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GEW
Among 92 ETFs in the Global Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 223.29M | May 2022 | GEW vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 71.74M | Apr 2012 | GEW vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | GEW vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 687.51M | Dec 2013 | GEW vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 95.75M | May 2019 | GEW vs HERD |
Other ETFs from Cambria
The 10 most viewed Cambria ETFs shown here include GVAL, TAIL, SYLD and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $983M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Global Value ETF | Global Equities | 91 | 20.23% | 576.45M | Mar 2014 | GEW vs GVAL | |
| Cambria Tail Risk ETF | Equity Hedged, Options Trading | 1 | -8.13% | 148.51M | Apr 2017 | GEW vs TAIL | |
| Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF | Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 88 | 21.09% | 982.67M | May 2013 | GEW vs SYLD | |
| Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 85 | 8.59% | 72.53M | Dec 2014 | GEW vs GAA | |
| Cambria Trinity ETF | Tactical Allocation | 88 | 10.17% | 144.06M | Sep 2018 | GEW vs TRTY | |
| Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 75 | 19.91% | 840.36M | Jul 2016 | GEW vs EYLD | |
| Cambria Global Momentum ETF | Momentum, Tactical Allocation | 74 | 10.11% | 69.61M | Nov 2014 | GEW vs GMOM | |
| Cambria Value and Momentum ETF | Momentum, Equity Hedged | 82 | 7.53% | 108.50M | Sep 2015 | GEW vs VAMO | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | REIT | 57 | 13.98% | 67.75M | Sep 2020 | GEW vs BLDG | |
| Cambria Endowment Style ETF | Global Allocation | 88 | 11.70% | 147.60M | Apr 2025 | GEW vs ENDW |
Often Compared With GEW
Investors most often compare GEW with GXTG, IDV, VEGA. These 19 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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