Goldman Sachs India Equity ETF (GIND) belongs to the India Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GIND. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GIND
GIND charges 0.75% annually. There are 6 ETFs in the India Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | 0.19% | 2.66B | Feb 2018 | GIND vs FLIN | |
| Xtrackers Nifty 500 India ETF | 0.19% | 4.57M | Nov 2025 | GIND vs IND | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 0.64% | 5.79M | May 2024 | GIND vs INDH | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 0.65% | 563.62M | Nov 2009 | GIND vs INDY | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | 0.69% | 6.56B | Feb 2012 | GIND vs INDA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GIND
GIND has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 7. There are 9 ETFs in the India Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 16.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews India Active ETF | 16 | 17.68M | Sep 2023 | GIND vs INDE | |
| VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders ETF | 15 | 94.44M | Aug 2010 | GIND vs GLIN | |
| iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF | 11 | 756.97M | Feb 2012 | GIND vs SMIN | |
| First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | 10 | 118.19M | Feb 2012 | GIND vs NFTY | |
| Columbia India Consumer ETF | 10 | 235.98M | Aug 2011 | GIND vs INCO |
Top Performing GIND Alternatives (YTD)
GIND is at -4.76% YTD. There are 5 ETFs in the India Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.82%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF | 2.82% | 756.97M | Feb 2012 | GIND vs SMIN | |
| Matthews India Active ETF | 0.69% | 17.68M | Sep 2023 | GIND vs INDE | |
| VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders ETF | 0.01% | 94.44M | Aug 2010 | GIND vs GLIN | |
| Columbia India Consumer ETF | -3.38% | 235.98M | Aug 2011 | GIND vs INCO | |
| First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | -4.28% | 118.19M | Feb 2012 | GIND vs NFTY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GIND
GIND has 16.95% 1-year volatility. There are 8 ETFs in the India Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.38%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 13.38% | 5.79M | May 2024 | GIND vs INDH | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 14.68% | 563.62M | Nov 2009 | GIND vs INDY | |
| First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | 14.87% | 118.19M | Feb 2012 | GIND vs NFTY | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | 15.14% | 6.56B | Feb 2012 | GIND vs INDA | |
| WisdomTree India Earnings Fund | 15.32% | 2.01B | Feb 2008 | GIND vs EPI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GIND
GIND has a 1-year max drawdown of -21.90%. There are 11 ETFs in the India Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -12.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | -12.94% | 5.79M | May 2024 | GIND vs INDH | |
| WisdomTree India Earnings Fund | -15.69% | 2.01B | Feb 2008 | GIND vs EPI | |
| First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | -16.14% | 118.19M | Feb 2012 | GIND vs NFTY | |
| VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders ETF | -17.07% | 94.44M | Aug 2010 | GIND vs GLIN | |
| Global X Funds - Global X India Active ETF | -17.09% | 59.25M | Aug 2023 | GIND vs NDIA |
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Often Compared With GIND
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