VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ISRA. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ISRA
ISRA charges 0.59% annually. There are 62 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | ISRA vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 97.00B | Jun 2008 | ISRA vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.71B | Feb 2012 | ISRA vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.56B | Jun 2024 | ISRA vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 190.17M | Nov 2014 | ISRA vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ISRA
ISRA has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 64. There are 44 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 95 | 711.35M | Dec 2013 | ISRA vs FYLD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 94 | 91.25M | Jan 2018 | ISRA vs WLDR | |
| Altrius Global Dividend ETF | 93 | 16.88M | Sep 2022 | ISRA vs DIVD | |
| Tweedy, Browne Insider + Value ETF | 93 | 314.33M | Dec 2024 | ISRA vs COPY | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | 92 | 424.52M | Jun 2023 | ISRA vs AVGV |
Top Performing ISRA Alternatives (YTD)
ISRA is at 13.95% YTD. There are 61 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.44%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 44.44% | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | ISRA vs BOAT | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 38.98% | 65.23M | Oct 2025 | ISRA vs POW | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 33.52% | 743.97M | Dec 2024 | ISRA vs VOLT | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 33.42% | 91.25M | Jan 2018 | ISRA vs WLDR | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 26.86% | 2.91B | Mar 2023 | ISRA vs FWD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ISRA
ISRA has 21.53% 1-year volatility. There are 103 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.59%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.59% | 223.29M | May 2022 | ISRA vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.03% | 74.44M | Apr 2012 | ISRA vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.07% | 3.32B | Oct 2011 | ISRA vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.50% | 1.73B | Sep 2025 | ISRA vs BDVL | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.74% | 925.89M | Sep 2005 | ISRA vs PID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ISRA
ISRA has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.99%. There are 66 ETFs in the Global Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 223.29M | May 2022 | ISRA vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 74.44M | Apr 2012 | ISRA vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | ISRA vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 711.35M | Dec 2013 | ISRA vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 95.75M | May 2019 | ISRA vs HERD |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $68B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 87 | 59.86% | 68.10B | Dec 2011 | ISRA vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 31 | -9.15% | 22.65B | May 2006 | ISRA vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities, Energy Equities | 11 | -8.31% | 3.81B | Aug 2007 | ISRA vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 35 | -10.42% | 6.89B | Nov 2009 | ISRA vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 38 | 7.38% | 11.80B | Apr 2012 | ISRA vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 65 | 54.30% | 249.42M | Aug 2024 | ISRA vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 32 | -3.25% | 1.90B | Oct 2010 | ISRA vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 5 | -3.20% | 1.57B | Feb 2013 | ISRA vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -26.57% | 1.05B | Jan 2024 | ISRA vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.78% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | ISRA vs FLTR |
Often Compared With ISRA
Investors most often compare ISRA with EIS, IZRL, ITEQ. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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