VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders ETF (GLIN) 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 GLIN. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GLIN
GLIN charges 0.82% annually. There are 12 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% | 2.77B | Feb 2018 | GLIN vs FLIN | |
| Xtrackers Nifty 500 India ETF | 0.19% | 4.58M | Nov 2025 | GLIN vs IND | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 0.64% | 5.90M | May 2024 | GLIN vs INDH | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 0.65% | 560.85M | Nov 2009 | GLIN vs INDY | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | 0.69% | 6.91B | Feb 2012 | GLIN vs INDA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GLIN
GLIN has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 7. There is 1 ETF in the India Equities category with a higher risk-adjusted rank, going as high as 9.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews India Active ETF | 9 | 17.78M | Sep 2023 | GLIN vs INDE | |
| iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF | 6 | 726.95M | Feb 2012 | GLIN vs SMIN | |
| Columbia India Consumer ETF | 6 | 227.95M | Aug 2011 | GLIN vs INCO | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 5 | 5.90M | May 2024 | GLIN vs INDH | |
| First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | 4 | 132.86M | Feb 2012 | GLIN vs NFTY |
Top Performing GLIN Alternatives (YTD)
GLIN is at -1.77% YTD. There is 1 ETF in the India Equities category with a higher YTD return, going as high as 0.30%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF | 0.30% | 726.95M | Feb 2012 | GLIN vs SMIN | |
| Matthews India Active ETF | -2.65% | 17.78M | Sep 2023 | GLIN vs INDE | |
| First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | -7.65% | 132.86M | Feb 2012 | GLIN vs NFTY | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | -7.92% | 5.90M | May 2024 | GLIN vs INDH | |
| Xtrackers Nifty 500 India ETF | -8.13% | 4.58M | Nov 2025 | GLIN vs IND |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GLIN
GLIN has 18.25% 1-year volatility. There are 11 ETFs in the India Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.32%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 13.32% | 5.90M | May 2024 | GLIN vs INDH | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 14.48% | 560.85M | Nov 2009 | GLIN vs INDY | |
| First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | 14.74% | 132.86M | Feb 2012 | GLIN vs NFTY | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | 15.03% | 6.91B | Feb 2012 | GLIN vs INDA | |
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | 15.30% | 2.77B | Feb 2018 | GLIN vs FLIN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GLIN
GLIN has a 1-year max drawdown of -17.26%. There are 4 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% | 5.90M | May 2024 | GLIN vs INDH | |
| WisdomTree India Earnings Fund | -15.94% | 2.08B | Feb 2008 | GLIN vs EPI | |
| First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | -16.14% | 132.86M | Feb 2012 | GLIN vs NFTY | |
| Global X Funds - Global X India Active ETF | -17.09% | 58.99M | Aug 2023 | GLIN vs NDIA | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | -17.85% | 6.91B | Feb 2012 | GLIN vs INDA |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $74B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 62.61% | 73.62B | Dec 2011 | GLIN vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -14.46% | 23.05B | May 2006 | GLIN vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities | 11 | -11.85% | 4.13B | Aug 2007 | GLIN vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 27 | -16.15% | 7.11B | Nov 2009 | GLIN vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 27 | 2.73% | 11.77B | Apr 2012 | GLIN vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 82 | 54.35% | 286.70M | Aug 2024 | GLIN vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 49 | 3.18% | 2.40B | Oct 2010 | GLIN vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 3 | -6.86% | 1.60B | Feb 2013 | GLIN vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.87% | 1.05B | Jan 2024 | GLIN vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.54% | 2.89B | Apr 2011 | GLIN vs FLTR |
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Investors most often compare GLIN with INDF, INDL, XID.TO. These 20 comparison targets span 15 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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