FlexShares International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index Fund (IQDY) 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 IQDY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IQDY
IQDY charges 0.47% annually. There are 102 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 | IQDY vs VEA | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | IQDY vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.01B | Apr 2007 | IQDY vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | IQDY vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.90B | Mar 2017 | IQDY vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IQDY
IQDY has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 83. There are 23 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 | IQDY vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 92 | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | IQDY vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 90 | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | IQDY vs IFLO | |
| JPMorgan International Value ETF | 90 | 3.23B | Sep 2023 | IQDY vs JIVE | |
| John Hancock International High Dividend ETF | 89 | 10.95M | Dec 2022 | IQDY vs JHID |
Top Performing IQDY Alternatives (YTD)
IQDY is at 18.84% YTD. There are 10 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 | IQDY vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 33.44% | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | IQDY vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 31.21% | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | IQDY vs PATN | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 25.65% | 307.03M | Nov 2014 | IQDY vs FPXI | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 25.17% | 919.81M | Jun 2007 | IQDY vs IDHQ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IQDY
IQDY has 17.40% 1-year volatility. There are 142 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 | IQDY vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.74% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | IQDY vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.17% | 159.94M | Aug 2013 | IQDY vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.69% | 5.14B | Oct 2011 | IQDY vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.96% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | IQDY vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IQDY
IQDY has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.42%. There are 45 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 | IQDY vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | IQDY vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | IQDY vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | IQDY vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 523.46M | Jun 2013 | IQDY vs IDOG |
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Often Compared With IQDY
Investors most often compare IQDY with VYMI, IQDG, DVYE. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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