Xtrackers Nifty 500 India ETF (IND) belongs to the India Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IND. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IND
IND charges 0.19% annually. No ETFs in the India Equities category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | 0.19% | 2.77B | Feb 2018 | IND vs FLIN | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 0.64% | 5.90M | May 2024 | IND vs INDH | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 0.65% | 560.85M | Nov 2009 | IND vs INDY | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | 0.69% | 6.91B | Feb 2012 | IND vs INDA | |
| iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF | 0.74% | 726.95M | Feb 2012 | IND vs SMIN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IND
Among 14 ETFs in the India Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 9.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews India Active ETF | 9 | 17.78M | Sep 2023 | IND vs INDE | |
| VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders ETF | 6 | 98.26M | Aug 2010 | IND vs GLIN | |
| iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF | 5 | 726.95M | Feb 2012 | IND vs SMIN | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 5 | 5.90M | May 2024 | IND vs INDH | |
| Columbia India Consumer ETF | 5 | 227.95M | Aug 2011 | IND vs INCO |
Top Performing IND Alternatives (YTD)
IND is at -8.33% YTD. There are 5 ETFs in the India Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as -0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF | -0.09% | 726.95M | Feb 2012 | IND vs SMIN | |
| Matthews India Active ETF | -2.21% | 17.78M | Sep 2023 | IND vs INDE | |
| VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders ETF | -2.47% | 98.26M | Aug 2010 | IND vs GLIN | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | 5.90M | May 2024 | IND vs INDH | |
| Goldman Sachs India Equity ETF | -8.29% | 164.40M | Apr 2025 | IND vs GIND |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IND
IND has 19.11% 1-year volatility. There are 15 ETFs in the India Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.30%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 13.30% | 5.90M | May 2024 | IND vs INDH | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 14.46% | 560.85M | Nov 2009 | IND vs INDY | |
| First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | 14.72% | 132.86M | Feb 2012 | IND vs NFTY | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | 15.00% | 6.91B | Feb 2012 | IND vs INDA | |
| WisdomTree India Earnings Fund | 15.26% | 2.08B | Feb 2008 | IND vs EPI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IND
Among 14 ETFs in the India Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -12.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | -12.94% | 5.90M | May 2024 | IND vs INDH | |
| WisdomTree India Earnings Fund | -15.69% | 2.08B | Feb 2008 | IND vs EPI | |
| First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | -16.14% | 132.86M | Feb 2012 | IND vs NFTY | |
| VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders ETF | -17.07% | 98.26M | Aug 2010 | IND vs GLIN | |
| Global X Funds - Global X India Active ETF | -17.09% | 58.99M | Aug 2023 | IND vs NDIA |
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Often Compared With IND
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