Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF (HDEF) Alternatives
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF (HDEF) 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 HDEF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to HDEF
HDEF charges 0.20% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among HDEF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | Jul 20, 2007 | HDEF vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 24, 2020 | HDEF vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | Apr 26, 2007 | HDEF vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | Mar 21, 2017 | HDEF vs IDEV | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | Jan 26, 2011 | HDEF vs VXUS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HDEF
Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 96 | Apr 18, 2011 | HDEF vs FDT | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 96 | Nov 14, 2016 | HDEF vs EFAS | |
| iShares MSCI Israel ETF | 96 | Mar 26, 2008 | HDEF vs EIS | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 95 | Oct 29, 2013 | HDEF vs VIDI | |
| Jpmorgan International Value ETF | 95 | Sep 13, 2023 | HDEF vs JIVE |
Top Performing HDEF Alternatives (YTD)
HDEF alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 11.73% | Apr 18, 2011 | HDEF vs FDT | |
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 11.50% | Oct 6, 2014 | HDEF vs IPOS | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 10.88% | Jun 16, 2017 | HDEF vs ICOW | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.61% | Nov 14, 2016 | HDEF vs EFAS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 10.61% | Apr 12, 2019 | HDEF vs KEMX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HDEF
HDEF alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 12.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | HDEF vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | 12.53% | Feb 12, 2008 | HDEF vs DWX | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 12.61% | Aug 23, 2013 | HDEF vs FID | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | 13.16% | Aug 24, 2016 | HDEF vs HDMV | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 13.30% | Aug 19, 2015 | HDEF vs CIL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HDEF
HDEF alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -7.14% | Oct 18, 2011 | HDEF vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | -8.59% | Feb 12, 2008 | HDEF vs DWX | |
| Fidelity International Multifactor ETF | -8.67% | Feb 26, 2019 | HDEF vs FDEV | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | -8.73% | Aug 24, 2016 | HDEF vs HDMV | |
| WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund | -8.74% | Aug 10, 2018 | HDEF vs DWMF |
Other ETFs from Deutsche Bank
Most popular Deutsche Bank ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | Leveraged Commodities, Leveraged, Gold | 86 | 16.89% | Feb 27, 2008 | HDEF vs DGP | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | Japan Equities | 91 | 9.63% | Jun 9, 2011 | HDEF vs DBJP | |
| Xtrackers S&P 500 ESG ETF | S&P 500, ESG | 63 | -3.68% | Jun 26, 2019 | HDEF vs SNPE | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF | China Equities | — | — | Apr 30, 2014 | HDEF vs CN | |
| Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 75 | 0.01% | Jan 10, 2018 | HDEF vs SHYL | |
| Xtrackers High Beta High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 69 | -0.11% | Jan 11, 2018 | HDEF vs HYUP | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 83 | 4.88% | Jan 23, 2014 | HDEF vs DBAW | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap... | China Equities | 82 | 4.44% | May 21, 2014 | HDEF vs ASHS | |
| Xtrackers Low Beta High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 81 | -0.14% | Jan 11, 2018 | HDEF vs HYDW | |
| Xtrackers MSCI EAFE ESG Leaders Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 63 | 1.43% | Sep 6, 2018 | HDEF vs EASG |
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