iShares International Select Dividend ETF (IDV) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IDV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IDV
IDV charges 0.49% annually. There are 39 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | IDV vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 97.00B | Jun 2008 | IDV vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.71B | Feb 2012 | IDV vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.56B | Jun 2024 | IDV vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 190.17M | Nov 2014 | IDV vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IDV
IDV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 87. There are 8 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 94 | 91.25M | Jan 2018 | IDV vs WLDR | |
| Altrius Global Dividend ETF | 93 | 16.88M | Sep 2022 | IDV vs DIVD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | 92 | 95.75M | May 2019 | IDV vs HERD | |
| Tweedy, Browne Insider + Value ETF | 92 | 314.33M | Dec 2024 | IDV vs COPY | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | 91 | 424.52M | Jun 2023 | IDV vs AVGV |
Top Performing IDV Alternatives (YTD)
IDV is at 15.85% YTD. There are 35 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 42.13%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 42.13% | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | IDV vs BOAT | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 38.73% | 65.23M | Oct 2025 | IDV vs POW | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 32.91% | 91.25M | Jan 2018 | IDV vs WLDR | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 32.65% | 743.97M | Dec 2024 | IDV vs VOLT | |
| AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF | 25.64% | 44.83M | Jul 2015 | IDV vs KNO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IDV
IDV has 13.01% 1-year volatility. There are 28 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.59%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.59% | 223.29M | May 2022 | IDV vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 5.98% | 74.44M | Apr 2012 | IDV vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.02% | 3.32B | Oct 2011 | IDV vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.48% | 1.73B | Sep 2025 | IDV vs BDVL | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.71% | 925.89M | Sep 2005 | IDV vs PID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IDV
IDV has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.52%. There are 15 ETFs in the Global Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 223.29M | May 2022 | IDV vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 74.44M | Apr 2012 | IDV vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | IDV vs WBIG | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 95.75M | May 2019 | IDV vs HERD | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | -6.37% | 3.32B | Oct 2011 | IDV vs ACWV |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $869B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.16% | 99.95B | May 2020 | IDV vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -26.00% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | IDV vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 89 | 76.42% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | IDV vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 72 | 13.51% | 869.20B | May 2000 | IDV vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 15.18% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | IDV vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 7 | -2.22% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | IDV vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 34 | -12.96% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | IDV vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -1.63% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | IDV vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 76 | 22.29% | 80.11B | May 2000 | IDV vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 70 | 14.17% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | IDV vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IDV
Investors most often compare IDV with SCHD, LVHI, VYMI. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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