Global X Funds - Global X India Active ETF (NDIA) belongs to the Asia Pacific 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 40 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF | 0.08% | 13.80B | Mar 2005 | NDIA vs VPL | |
| Franklin FTSE Australia ETF | 0.09% | 89.13M | Nov 2017 | NDIA vs FLAU | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | 0.09% | 2.65B | Jun 2014 | NDIA vs IPAC | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 0.09% | 1.16B | Nov 2017 | NDIA vs FLKR | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 91.04M | Apr 2020 | NDIA vs BKEM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NDIA
NDIA has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 4. There are 46 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 94 | 3.09B | Nov 2017 | NDIA vs FLTW | |
| iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF | 94 | 11.41B | Jun 2000 | NDIA vs EWT | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 92 | 26.26B | May 2000 | NDIA vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 92 | 1.16B | Nov 2017 | NDIA vs FLKR | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 91 | 159.67M | Oct 2010 | NDIA vs MKOR |
Top Performing NDIA Alternatives (YTD)
NDIA is at -9.90% YTD. There are 48 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 97.70%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 97.70% | 26.26B | May 2000 | NDIA vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 97.22% | 1.16B | Nov 2017 | NDIA vs FLKR | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 83.03% | 159.67M | Oct 2010 | NDIA vs MKOR | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 69.07% | 3.09B | Nov 2017 | NDIA vs FLTW | |
| iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF | 65.65% | 11.41B | Jun 2000 | NDIA vs EWT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NDIA
NDIA has 15.92% 1-year volatility. There are 16 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.22%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 13.22% | 5.89M | May 2024 | NDIA vs INDH | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 13.36% | 67.43M | Feb 2012 | NDIA vs DVYA | |
| SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF | 13.93% | 54.80M | Mar 2021 | NDIA vs ADIV | |
| iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | 14.13% | 331.79M | Mar 1996 | NDIA vs EWM | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 14.36% | 562.21M | Nov 2009 | NDIA vs INDY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NDIA
NDIA has a 1-year max drawdown of -18.03%. There are 36 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.82%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Singapore ETF | -7.82% | 926.08M | Mar 1996 | NDIA vs EWS | |
| Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF | -8.28% | 96.37M | Feb 2011 | NDIA vs ASEA | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | -8.64% | 67.43M | Feb 2012 | NDIA vs DVYA | |
| iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF | -8.79% | 2.05B | Oct 2001 | NDIA vs EPP | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders Developed Asia ex-Japan ETF | -9.01% | 6.36B | Aug 2018 | NDIA vs BBAX |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, AIQ and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 84 | 7.89% | 8.44B | Dec 2013 | NDIA vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 11 | -6.53% | 7.43B | Sep 2023 | NDIA vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 58 | 24.56% | 11.08B | May 2018 | NDIA vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 19 | 6.67% | 6.64B | Nov 2010 | NDIA vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 60 | 10.71% | 8.06B | Apr 2010 | NDIA vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 23 | 1.13% | 3.54B | Sep 2016 | NDIA vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 35 | -5.97% | 4.57B | Apr 2010 | NDIA vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 78 | 4.54% | 3.19B | Jun 2013 | NDIA vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 89 | 49.19% | 2.37B | Oct 2020 | NDIA vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Industrials Equities | 60 | 20.97% | 14.28B | Mar 2017 | NDIA vs PAVE |
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