Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US High Dividend Yield Equity ETF (HDAW) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with HDAW. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to HDAW
HDAW charges 0.20% annually. There are 24 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | 304.30B | Jul 2007 | HDAW vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.24B | Apr 2020 | HDAW vs BKIE | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 90.70B | Mar 2007 | HDAW vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.50B | Apr 2007 | HDAW vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.65B | Mar 2017 | HDAW vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HDAW
Among 162 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 90 | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | HDAW vs KEMX | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 90 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | HDAW vs VIDI | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 90 | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | HDAW vs PATN | |
| GMO International Value ETF | 86 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | HDAW vs GMOI | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 85 | 1.85B | Jun 2017 | HDAW vs ICOW |
Top Performing HDAW Alternatives (YTD)
Among 176 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 40.51%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 40.51% | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | HDAW vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 39.41% | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | HDAW vs PATN | |
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 38.58% | 5.25M | Oct 2014 | HDAW vs IPOS | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 32.73% | 218.28M | Nov 2014 | HDAW vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 32.32% | 117.00M | Jan 2022 | HDAW vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HDAW
Among 179 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with 1-year volatility data, the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 8.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 8.12% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | HDAW vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.43% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | HDAW vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 164.97M | Aug 2013 | HDAW vs FID | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 10.32% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | HDAW vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.57% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | HDAW vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HDAW
Among 162 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | HDAW vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | HDAW vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | HDAW vs BUFI | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -6.46% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | HDAW vs EFAV | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 543.79M | Jun 2013 | HDAW vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Deutsche Bank
The 10 most viewed Deutsche Bank ETFs shown here include DGP, HDEF, SNPE and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
Often Compared With HDAW
Investors most often compare HDAW with SCHD, VYMI, DIVO. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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