iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF (KWT) belongs to the Financials Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with KWT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to KWT
KWT charges 0.74% annually. There are 35 ETFs in the Financials Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 57.61B | Dec 1998 | KWT vs XLF | |
| Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF | 0.08% | 2.23B | Oct 2013 | KWT vs FNCL | |
| Vanguard Financials ETF | 0.09% | 13.90B | Jan 2004 | KWT vs VFH | |
| VanEck Financials TruSector ETF | 0.10% | 593.86K | Apr 2026 | KWT vs TRUF | |
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | 0.10% | 50.20M | May 2022 | KWT vs GABF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KWT
KWT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 12. There are 30 ETFs in the Financials Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC Holdings plc ADRhedged ETF | 94 | 5.04M | Oct 2024 | KWT vs HSBH | |
| Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | 87 | 48.36M | Dec 2023 | KWT vs GSIB | |
| iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF | 66 | 4.20B | Jan 2010 | KWT vs EUFN | |
| Invesco KBW Bank ETF | 65 | 6.70B | Nov 2011 | KWT vs KBWB | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | 64 | 27.49M | Apr 2010 | KWT vs PSCF |
Top Performing KWT Alternatives (YTD)
KWT is at -1.11% YTD. There are 33 ETFs in the Financials Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 37.72%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC Holdings plc ADRhedged ETF | 37.72% | 5.04M | Oct 2024 | KWT vs HSBH | |
| First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund | 25.48% | 93.23M | Jun 2009 | KWT vs QABA | |
| Portfolio Building Block European Banks Index ETF | 24.05% | 438.81M | Nov 2025 | KWT vs PBEU | |
| Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | 22.50% | 48.36M | Dec 2023 | KWT vs GSIB | |
| SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF | 21.51% | 4.62B | Jun 2006 | KWT vs KRE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KWT
KWT has 13.37% 1-year volatility. There is 1 ETF in the Financials Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.80%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 11.80% | 7.51M | Jul 2025 | KWT vs XLFI | |
| VanEck Financials TruSector ETF | 13.46% | 593.86K | Apr 2026 | KWT vs TRUF | |
| iShares Global Financials ETF | 14.05% | 690.89M | Nov 2001 | KWT vs IXG | |
| iShares U.S. Financials ETF | 14.58% | 4.43B | May 2000 | KWT vs IYF | |
| State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF | 14.67% | 57.61B | Dec 1998 | KWT vs XLF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KWT
KWT has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.54%. There are 4 ETFs in the Financials Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.62%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares U.S. Insurance ETF | -7.62% | 537.00M | May 2006 | KWT vs IAK | |
| Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF | -9.56% | 272.55M | Dec 2010 | KWT vs KBWP | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | -9.91% | 27.49M | Apr 2010 | KWT vs PSCF | |
| iShares Global Financials ETF | -11.33% | 690.89M | Nov 2001 | KWT vs IXG | |
| First Trust Financials AlphaDEX Fund | -11.72% | 1.13B | May 2007 | KWT vs FXO |
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 | 2.14% | 99.95B | May 2020 | KWT vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -26.71% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | KWT vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 80.24% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | KWT vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 72 | 13.72% | 869.20B | May 2000 | KWT vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 15.02% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | KWT vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 7 | -2.43% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | KWT vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 33 | -16.42% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | KWT vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 26 | -5.52% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | KWT vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 23.08% | 80.11B | May 2000 | KWT vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 14.26% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | KWT vs ACWI |
Often Compared With KWT
Investors most often compare KWT with FLSA, RAYS, TAN. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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