iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF (IPAC) belongs to the Asia Pacific Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IPAC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IPAC
IPAC charges 0.09% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Asia Pacific Equities category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF | 0.08% | 13.80B | Mar 2005 | IPAC vs VPL | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 0.09% | 179.16M | Nov 2017 | IPAC vs FLJH | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 0.09% | 1.39B | Nov 2017 | IPAC vs FLKR | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | 0.09% | 3.94B | Nov 2017 | IPAC vs FLJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Australia ETF | 0.09% | 176.77M | Nov 2017 | IPAC vs FLAU |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IPAC
IPAC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 67. There are 24 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 95 | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | IPAC vs KCAI | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 93 | 7.17B | Jun 2006 | IPAC vs DXJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 92 | 279.45M | Jun 2013 | IPAC vs OPPJ | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 91 | 71.70M | Feb 2012 | IPAC vs DVYA | |
| Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF | 90 | 100.13M | Feb 2011 | IPAC vs ASEA |
Top Performing IPAC Alternatives (YTD)
IPAC is at 14.24% YTD. There are 40 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 65.13%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares | 65.13% | 1.38B | Apr 2013 | IPAC vs KORU | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 61.59% | 24.41B | May 2000 | IPAC vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 61.37% | 1.39B | Nov 2017 | IPAC vs FLKR | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 55.62% | 126.86M | Oct 2010 | IPAC vs MKOR | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 53.07% | 2.66B | Nov 2017 | IPAC vs FLTW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IPAC
IPAC has 17.58% 1-year volatility. There are 25 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.32%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 13.32% | 71.70M | Feb 2012 | IPAC vs DVYA | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 13.36% | 5.79M | May 2024 | IPAC vs INDH | |
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 14.22% | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | IPAC vs KCAI | |
| SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF | 14.23% | 54.80M | Mar 2021 | IPAC vs ADIV | |
| iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | 14.33% | 323.69M | Mar 1996 | IPAC vs EWM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IPAC
IPAC has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.49%. There are 18 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | -5.90% | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | IPAC vs KCAI | |
| iShares MSCI Singapore ETF | -7.82% | 1.05B | Mar 1996 | IPAC vs EWS | |
| Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF | -8.28% | 100.13M | Feb 2011 | IPAC vs ASEA | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -8.33% | 145.96M | Mar 2014 | IPAC vs KBA | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | -8.64% | 71.70M | Feb 2012 | IPAC vs DVYA |
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 | IPAC vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.22% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | IPAC vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 67.84% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | IPAC vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.13% | 869.20B | May 2000 | IPAC vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 13.39% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | IPAC vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | -3.49% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | IPAC vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 36 | -18.72% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | IPAC vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -6.16% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | IPAC vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 18.79% | 80.11B | May 2000 | IPAC vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 11.28% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | IPAC vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IPAC
Investors most often compare IPAC with FLCH, IVAL, IEMG. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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