iShares AEX UCITS ETF EUR (Dist) (IAEX.L) belongs to the Europe Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IAEX.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IAEX.L
IAEX.L charges 0.30% annually. There are 146 ETFs in the Europe Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyxor Core UK Equity All Cap (DR) UCITS ETF - Dist | 0.04% | 1.39B | Feb 2018 | IAEX.L vs LCUK.L | |
| L&G UK Equity UCITS ETF | 0.05% | 174.24M | Nov 2018 | IAEX.L vs LGUK.L | |
| Amundi MSCI Europe | 0.05% | 2.12B | Mar 2018 | IAEX.L vs CEUR.L | |
| Invesco EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF | 0.05% | 1.07B | Mar 2009 | IAEX.L vs SX5S.L | |
| Amundi Prime UK Mid and Small Cap UCITS ETF DR GBP... | 0.05% | 317.07M | Jul 2020 | IAEX.L vs PRUK.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IAEX.L
IAEX.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 53. There are 60 ETFs in the Europe Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L&G Europe ex-UK Quality Dividends Equal Weight ET... | 90 | — | Apr 2021 | IAEX.L vs LDEU.L | |
| JPMorgan Europe Research Enhanced Index Equity (ES... | 89 | 2.18B | Jun 2020 | IAEX.L vs JRDE.L | |
| PowerShares EURO STOXX High Dividend Low Volatilit... | 89 | 551.66M | Jan 2016 | IAEX.L vs HDEU.L | |
| Amundi ETF MSCI Spain UCITS ETF EUR (C) | 87 | 755.07M | Sep 2008 | IAEX.L vs CS1.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Europe Value Factor UCITS ETF EU... | 86 | 2.49B | Feb 2018 | IAEX.L vs IEVL.L |
Top Performing IAEX.L Alternatives (YTD)
IAEX.L is at 13.77% YTD. There are 15 ETFs in the Europe Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 92.72%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Eurozone Research Enhanced Index Equity (... | 92.72% | — | Apr 2022 | IAEX.L vs JRDZ.L | |
| Lyxor FTSE MIB UCITS ETF - Dist | 18.63% | 669.84M | Nov 2003 | IAEX.L vs MIBX.L | |
| Invesco STOXX Europe 600 Optimised Banks UCITS ETF | 17.93% | — | Jul 2009 | IAEX.L vs X7PS.L | |
| Amundi ETF MSCI EMU ESG Leaders Select | 17.05% | 2.12B | Feb 2018 | IAEX.L vs CMU.L | |
| iShares FTSE MIB UCITS ETF (Acc) | 16.84% | 356.07M | Jan 2010 | IAEX.L vs CMB1.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IAEX.L
IAEX.L has 12.85% 1-year volatility. There are 84 ETFs in the Europe Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.72%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin European Quality Dividend UCITS ETF | 8.72% | — | Sep 2025 | IAEX.L vs FRXD.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Europe Minimum Volatility UCITS ... | 8.79% | 869.63M | Nov 2012 | IAEX.L vs MVEU.L | |
| Franklin European Quality Dividend UCITS ETF | 8.84% | 479.20M | Sep 2017 | IAEX.L vs FLXD.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Europe Minimum Volatility UCITS ... | 8.96% | 24.48M | Feb 2018 | IAEX.L vs MVED.L | |
| Amundi MSCI Europe Minimum Volatility UCITS | 9.14% | 67.13M | Apr 2018 | IAEX.L vs MIVO.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IAEX.L
IAEX.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.54%. There are 9 ETFs in the Europe Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.30%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin European Quality Dividend UCITS ETF | -3.30% | — | Sep 2025 | IAEX.L vs FRXD.L | |
| Franklin European Quality Dividend UCITS ETF | -3.68% | 479.20M | Sep 2017 | IAEX.L vs FLXD.L | |
| PowerShares EURO STOXX High Dividend Low Volatilit... | -5.89% | 551.66M | Jan 2016 | IAEX.L vs HDEU.L | |
| Ossiam Shiller Barclays Cape Europe Sector Value T... | -6.66% | 138.30M | Dec 2014 | IAEX.L vs LCPE.L | |
| L&G Europe ex-UK Quality Dividends Equal Weight ET... | -6.80% | — | Apr 2021 | IAEX.L vs LDEU.L |
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