FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund (IQDF) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IQDF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IQDF
IQDF charges 0.47% annually. There are 97 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | 304.30B | Jul 2007 | IQDF vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.24B | Apr 2020 | IQDF vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.50B | Apr 2007 | IQDF vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 90.70B | Mar 2007 | IQDF vs VEU | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.65B | Mar 2017 | IQDF vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IQDF
IQDF has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 74. There are 21 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 91 | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | IQDF vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 91 | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | IQDF vs PATN | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 90 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | IQDF vs VIDI | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | 84 | 264.85M | Jan 2014 | IQDF vs DBAW | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 84 | 1.85B | Jun 2017 | IQDF vs ICOW |
Top Performing IQDF Alternatives (YTD)
IQDF is at 15.38% YTD. There are 33 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 42.26%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 42.26% | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | IQDF vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 40.52% | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | IQDF vs PATN | |
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 40.15% | 5.25M | Oct 2014 | IQDF vs IPOS | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 34.41% | 218.28M | Nov 2014 | IQDF vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 32.49% | 117.00M | Jan 2022 | IQDF vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IQDF
IQDF has 14.44% 1-year volatility. There are 61 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 8.19% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | IQDF vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.43% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | IQDF vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 164.97M | Aug 2013 | IQDF vs FID | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 10.35% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | IQDF vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.60% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | IQDF vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IQDF
IQDF has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.03%. There are 31 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | IQDF vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | IQDF vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | IQDF vs BUFI | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -6.46% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | IQDF vs EFAV | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 543.79M | Jun 2013 | IQDF vs IDOG |
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Often Compared With IQDF
Investors most often compare IQDF with IQDG, JPIN, FYLD. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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