Global X Funds - Global X India Active ETF (NDIA) belongs to the India Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with NDIA. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to NDIA
NDIA charges 0.76% annually. There are 10 ETFs in the India Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | 0.19% | 2.66B | Feb 2018 | NDIA vs FLIN | |
| Xtrackers Nifty 500 India ETF | 0.19% | 4.57M | Nov 2025 | NDIA vs IND | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 0.64% | 5.79M | May 2024 | NDIA vs INDH | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 0.65% | 563.62M | Nov 2009 | NDIA vs INDY | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | 0.69% | 6.56B | Feb 2012 | NDIA vs INDA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NDIA
NDIA has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 8. There are 7 ETFs in the India Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 16.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews India Active ETF | 16 | 17.68M | Sep 2023 | NDIA vs INDE | |
| VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders ETF | 15 | 94.44M | Aug 2010 | NDIA vs GLIN | |
| iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF | 11 | 756.97M | Feb 2012 | NDIA vs SMIN | |
| First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | 10 | 118.19M | Feb 2012 | NDIA vs NFTY | |
| Columbia India Consumer ETF | 10 | 235.98M | Aug 2011 | NDIA vs INCO |
Top Performing NDIA Alternatives (YTD)
NDIA is at -6.48% YTD. There are 11 ETFs in the India Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.82%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF | 2.82% | 756.97M | Feb 2012 | NDIA vs SMIN | |
| Matthews India Active ETF | 0.69% | 17.68M | Sep 2023 | NDIA vs INDE | |
| VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders ETF | 0.01% | 94.44M | Aug 2010 | NDIA vs GLIN | |
| Columbia India Consumer ETF | -3.38% | 235.98M | Aug 2011 | NDIA vs INCO | |
| First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | -4.28% | 118.19M | Feb 2012 | NDIA vs NFTY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NDIA
NDIA has 16.30% 1-year volatility. There are 6 ETFs in the India Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.38%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 13.38% | 5.79M | May 2024 | NDIA vs INDH | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 14.68% | 563.62M | Nov 2009 | NDIA vs INDY | |
| First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | 14.87% | 118.19M | Feb 2012 | NDIA vs NFTY | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | 15.14% | 6.56B | Feb 2012 | NDIA vs INDA | |
| WisdomTree India Earnings Fund | 15.32% | 2.01B | Feb 2008 | NDIA vs EPI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NDIA
NDIA has a 1-year max drawdown of -17.09%. There are 4 ETFs in the India Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -12.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | -12.94% | 5.79M | May 2024 | NDIA vs INDH | |
| WisdomTree India Earnings Fund | -15.69% | 2.01B | Feb 2008 | NDIA vs EPI | |
| First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF | -16.14% | 118.19M | Feb 2012 | NDIA vs NFTY | |
| VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders ETF | -17.07% | 94.44M | Aug 2010 | NDIA vs GLIN | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | -17.85% | 6.56B | Feb 2012 | NDIA vs INDA |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, AIQ and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $15B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 83 | 9.77% | 8.09B | Dec 2013 | NDIA vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 17 | 4.63% | 7.00B | Sep 2023 | NDIA vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Artificial Intelligence, Technology Equities | 51 | 24.13% | 10.34B | May 2018 | NDIA vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 16 | -0.56% | 5.45B | Nov 2010 | NDIA vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 74 | 17.39% | 7.34B | Apr 2010 | NDIA vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Technology Equities | 18 | 2.42% | 3.31B | Sep 2016 | NDIA vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 38 | -5.77% | 3.96B | Apr 2010 | NDIA vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 92 | 8.89% | 3.24B | Jun 2013 | NDIA vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 75 | 36.47% | 2.30B | Oct 2020 | NDIA vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Infrastructure Equities, Industrials Equities | 57 | 22.79% | 14.54B | Mar 2017 | NDIA vs PAVE |
Often Compared With NDIA
Investors most often compare NDIA with DGIN, SPY, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
Compare NDIA with Any Fund or Stock
Compare NDIA with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.
Pair NDIA with funds that move differently
Global X Funds - Global X India Active ETF alternatives help with substitution. Diversifiers are the next step when you want funds with lower historical correlation to NDIA.
Explore NDIA Diversifiers