WisdomTree International Quality Dividend Growth Fund (IQDG) 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 IQDG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IQDG
IQDG charges 0.42% annually. There are 92 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% | 317.30B | Jul 2007 | IQDG vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.01B | Apr 2007 | IQDG vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | IQDG vs VEU | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | IQDG vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.90B | Mar 2017 | IQDG vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IQDG
IQDG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 29. There are 148 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 93 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | IQDG vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 92 | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | IQDG vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 90 | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | IQDG vs IFLO | |
| JPMorgan International Value ETF | 90 | 3.23B | Sep 2023 | IQDG vs JIVE | |
| John Hancock International High Dividend ETF | 89 | 10.95M | Dec 2022 | IQDG vs JHID |
Top Performing IQDG Alternatives (YTD)
IQDG is at 6.17% YTD. There are 160 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 41.57%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 41.57% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | IQDG vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 33.44% | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | IQDG vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 31.21% | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | IQDG vs PATN | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 25.65% | 307.03M | Nov 2014 | IQDG vs FPXI | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 25.17% | 919.81M | Jun 2007 | IQDG vs IDHQ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IQDG
IQDG has 16.70% 1-year volatility. There are 125 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.41%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.41% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | IQDG vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.74% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | IQDG vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.17% | 159.94M | Aug 2013 | IQDG vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.69% | 5.14B | Oct 2011 | IQDG vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.96% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | IQDG vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IQDG
IQDG has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.35%. There are 123 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 | IQDG vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | IQDG vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | IQDG vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | IQDG vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 523.46M | Jun 2013 | IQDG vs IDOG |
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Often Compared With IQDG
Investors most often compare IQDG with IHDG, DNL, LVHI. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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