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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to HEFA
HEFA charges 0.35% annually. There are 63 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 | HEFA vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.50B | Apr 2007 | HEFA vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 90.70B | Mar 2007 | HEFA vs VEU | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.24B | Apr 2020 | HEFA vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.65B | Mar 2017 | HEFA vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HEFA
HEFA has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 60. There are 52 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 92 | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | HEFA vs KEMX | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 91 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | HEFA vs VIDI | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 91 | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | HEFA vs PATN | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | 85 | 264.85M | Jan 2014 | HEFA vs DBAW | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 85 | 1.33B | Apr 2011 | HEFA vs FDT |
Top Performing HEFA Alternatives (YTD)
HEFA is at 10.24% YTD. There are 93 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.15%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 44.15% | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | HEFA vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 41.08% | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | HEFA vs PATN | |
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 39.55% | 5.25M | Oct 2014 | HEFA vs IPOS | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 34.90% | 218.28M | Nov 2014 | HEFA vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 32.49% | 117.00M | Jan 2022 | HEFA vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HEFA
HEFA has 12.59% 1-year volatility. There are 17 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.26%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 8.26% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | HEFA vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.43% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | HEFA vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.11% | 164.97M | Aug 2013 | HEFA vs FID | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 10.35% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | HEFA vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.60% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | HEFA vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HEFA
HEFA has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.52%. There are 23 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | HEFA vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | HEFA vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | HEFA vs BUFI | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -6.46% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | HEFA vs EFAV | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 543.79M | Jun 2013 | HEFA vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, IVV and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $855B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.51% | 91.90B | May 2020 | HEFA vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.48% | 58.12B | Jan 2024 | HEFA vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 10.85% | 854.92B | May 2000 | HEFA vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 16 | -0.27% | 42.90B | Jul 2002 | HEFA vs TLT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 97 | 104.57% | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | HEFA vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 71 | 8.76% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | HEFA vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 47 | 2.78% | 36.82B | Apr 2006 | HEFA vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 32 | 2.98% | 69.92B | Jan 2005 | HEFA vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 17.07% | 80.93B | May 2000 | HEFA vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 66 | 12.13% | 32.93B | Mar 2008 | HEFA vs ACWI |
Often Compared With HEFA
Investors most often compare HEFA with DBEF, HAWX, FNDF. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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