iShares MSCI India ETF (INDA) 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 INDA. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to INDA
INDA charges 0.69% annually. There are 4 ETFs in the India Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | 0.19% | 2.66B | Feb 2018 | INDA vs FLIN | |
| Xtrackers Nifty 500 India ETF | 0.19% | 4.57M | Nov 2025 | INDA vs IND | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 0.64% | 5.79M | May 2024 | INDA vs INDH | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 0.65% | 563.62M | Nov 2009 | INDA vs INDY | |
| iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF | 0.74% | 756.97M | Feb 2012 | INDA vs SMIN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to INDA
INDA has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 6. There are 10 ETFs in the India Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 15.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews India Active ETF | 15 | 17.68M | Sep 2023 | INDA vs INDE | |
| VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders ETF | 14 | 94.44M | Aug 2010 | INDA vs GLIN | |
| Columbia India Consumer ETF | 9 | 235.98M | Aug 2011 | INDA vs INCO | |
| iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF | 9 | 756.97M | Feb 2012 | INDA vs SMIN | |
| First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | 8 | 118.19M | Feb 2012 | INDA vs NFTY |
Top Performing INDA Alternatives (YTD)
INDA is at -7.86% YTD. There are 11 ETFs in the India Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 0.14%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF | 0.14% | 756.97M | Feb 2012 | INDA vs SMIN | |
| Matthews India Active ETF | -1.23% | 17.68M | Sep 2023 | INDA vs INDE | |
| VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders ETF | -1.80% | 94.44M | Aug 2010 | INDA vs GLIN | |
| Columbia India Consumer ETF | -5.05% | 235.98M | Aug 2011 | INDA vs INCO | |
| First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | -5.91% | 118.19M | Feb 2012 | INDA vs NFTY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to INDA
INDA has 15.11% 1-year volatility. There are 3 ETFs in the India Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.36%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 13.36% | 5.79M | May 2024 | INDA vs INDH | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 14.64% | 563.62M | Nov 2009 | INDA vs INDY | |
| First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | 14.82% | 118.19M | Feb 2012 | INDA vs NFTY | |
| WisdomTree India Earnings Fund | 15.28% | 2.01B | Feb 2008 | INDA vs EPI | |
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | 15.36% | 2.66B | Feb 2018 | INDA vs FLIN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to INDA
INDA has a 1-year max drawdown of -17.85%. There are 5 ETFs in the India Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -12.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | -12.94% | 5.79M | May 2024 | INDA vs INDH | |
| WisdomTree India Earnings Fund | -15.69% | 2.01B | Feb 2008 | INDA vs EPI | |
| First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | -16.14% | 118.19M | Feb 2012 | INDA vs NFTY | |
| VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders ETF | -17.07% | 94.44M | Aug 2010 | INDA vs GLIN | |
| Global X Funds - Global X India Active ETF | -17.09% | 59.25M | Aug 2023 | INDA vs NDIA |
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 | 2.11% | 99.95B | May 2020 | INDA vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.22% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | INDA vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 67.84% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | INDA vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.13% | 869.20B | May 2000 | INDA vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 13.39% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | INDA vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | -3.49% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | INDA vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 36 | -18.72% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | INDA vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -6.16% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | INDA vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 18.79% | 80.11B | May 2000 | INDA vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 11.28% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | INDA vs ACWI |
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