iShares Europe ETF (IEV) Alternatives
iShares Europe ETF (IEV) 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 IEV. 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 IEV
IEV charges 0.59% annually. Among ETFs in the Europe Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IEV alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | IEV vs VGK | |
| SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF | 0.09% | Oct 15, 2002 | IEV vs SPEU | |
| Franklin FTSE Eurozone ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | IEV vs FLEU | |
| Franklin FTSE Germany ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | IEV vs FLGR | |
| Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF | 0.09% | Feb 6, 2018 | IEV vs FLSW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IEV
Among ETFs in the Europe 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Spain ETF | 93 | Mar 12, 1996 | IEV vs EWP | |
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | 93 | Jan 25, 2012 | IEV vs EFNL | |
| iShares MSCI Norway ETF | 92 | Jan 23, 2012 | IEV vs ENOR | |
| First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index F... | 92 | Aug 27, 2007 | IEV vs FDD | |
| Global X MSCI Norway ETF | 91 | Nov 9, 2010 | IEV vs NORW |
Top Performing IEV Alternatives (YTD)
IEV alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Norway ETF | 28.39% | Jan 23, 2012 | IEV vs ENOR | |
| Global X MSCI Norway ETF | 27.18% | Nov 9, 2010 | IEV vs NORW | |
| WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund | 4.74% | Mar 4, 2015 | IEV vs EUSC | |
| WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund | 4.74% | Mar 4, 2015 | IEV vs OPPE | |
| iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF | 3.59% | Mar 12, 1996 | IEV vs EWU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IEV
IEV alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF | 14.96% | Apr 14, 2016 | IEV vs RFEU | |
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | 15.75% | Sep 9, 2015 | IEV vs EUDV | |
| First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund | 15.87% | Feb 14, 2012 | IEV vs FSZ | |
| iShares MSCI Belgium ETF | 15.99% | Mar 12, 1996 | IEV vs EWK | |
| WisdomTree Europe Quality Dividend Growth Fund | 16.52% | May 7, 2014 | IEV vs EUDG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IEV
IEV alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund | -10.39% | Feb 14, 2012 | IEV vs FSZ | |
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | -10.63% | Sep 9, 2015 | IEV vs EUDV | |
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | -10.90% | Jan 25, 2012 | IEV vs EFNL | |
| First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF | -11.26% | Apr 14, 2016 | IEV vs RFEU | |
| WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund | -11.41% | Jun 16, 2006 | IEV vs DFE |
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 | IEV vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | IEV vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | IEV vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | IEV vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | IEV vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IEV vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | IEV vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | IEV vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | IEV vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | IEV vs ACWI |
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