Pacer MSCI World Industry Advantage ETF (GLBL) 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 GLBL. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GLBL
GLBL 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 | GLBL vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 97.00B | Jun 2008 | GLBL vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.71B | Feb 2012 | GLBL vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.56B | Jun 2024 | GLBL vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 190.17M | Nov 2014 | GLBL vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GLBL
GLBL has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 56. There are 57 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 | GLBL vs FYLD | |
| Altrius Global Dividend ETF | 94 | 16.88M | Sep 2022 | GLBL vs DIVD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 93 | 91.25M | Jan 2018 | GLBL vs WLDR | |
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 93 | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | GLBL vs BOAT | |
| Tweedy, Browne Insider + Value ETF | 92 | 314.33M | Dec 2024 | GLBL vs COPY |
Top Performing GLBL Alternatives (YTD)
GLBL is at 10.24% YTD. There are 65 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 | GLBL vs BOAT | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 31.51% | 65.23M | Oct 2025 | GLBL vs POW | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 28.50% | 91.25M | Jan 2018 | GLBL vs WLDR | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 28.30% | 743.97M | Dec 2024 | GLBL vs VOLT | |
| Shell plc ADRhedged ETF | 25.94% | 2.63M | Oct 2024 | GLBL vs SHEH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GLBL
GLBL has 14.67% 1-year volatility. There are 53 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 | GLBL vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.01% | 74.44M | Apr 2012 | GLBL vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.08% | 3.32B | Oct 2011 | GLBL vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.44% | 1.73B | Sep 2025 | GLBL vs BDVL | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.75% | 925.89M | Sep 2005 | GLBL vs PID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GLBL
GLBL has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.97%. There are 55 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 | GLBL vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 74.44M | Apr 2012 | GLBL vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | GLBL vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 711.35M | Dec 2013 | GLBL vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 95.75M | May 2019 | GLBL vs HERD |
Other ETFs from Pacer
The 10 most viewed Pacer ETFs shown here include COWZ, QDPL, GCOW and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $18B.
Often Compared With GLBL
Investors most often compare GLBL with FWD, WEBS, METD. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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