iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF (HEFA) Alternatives
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF (HEFA) 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 HEFA. 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 HEFA
HEFA charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among HEFA alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | Jul 20, 2007 | HEFA vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 24, 2020 | HEFA vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | Apr 26, 2007 | HEFA vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | Mar 21, 2017 | HEFA vs IDEV | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | Jan 26, 2011 | HEFA vs VXUS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HEFA
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 | HEFA vs FDT | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 96 | Nov 14, 2016 | HEFA vs EFAS | |
| iShares MSCI Israel ETF | 96 | Mar 26, 2008 | HEFA vs EIS | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 96 | Oct 29, 2013 | HEFA vs VIDI | |
| Jpmorgan International Value ETF | 95 | Sep 13, 2023 | HEFA vs JIVE |
Top Performing HEFA Alternatives (YTD)
HEFA alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.06% | Nov 14, 2016 | HEFA vs EFAS | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 9.83% | Apr 18, 2011 | HEFA vs FDT | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 9.82% | Jun 16, 2017 | HEFA vs ICOW | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 9.35% | Apr 12, 2019 | HEFA vs KEMX | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 8.50% | Jun 27, 2013 | HEFA vs IDOG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HEFA
HEFA 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 | HEFA vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | 12.53% | Feb 12, 2008 | HEFA vs DWX | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 12.62% | Aug 23, 2013 | HEFA vs FID | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | 13.16% | Aug 24, 2016 | HEFA vs HDMV | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 13.30% | Aug 19, 2015 | HEFA vs CIL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HEFA
HEFA 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 | HEFA vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | -8.59% | Feb 12, 2008 | HEFA vs DWX | |
| Fidelity International Multifactor ETF | -8.67% | Feb 26, 2019 | HEFA vs FDEV | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | -8.73% | Aug 24, 2016 | HEFA vs HDMV | |
| WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund | -8.74% | Aug 10, 2018 | HEFA vs DWMF |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | HEFA vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | HEFA vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | HEFA vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | HEFA vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | HEFA vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | HEFA vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | HEFA vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | HEFA vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | HEFA vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | HEFA vs ACWI |
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