Invesco FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Small-Mid ETF (PDN) belongs to the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PDN. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PDN
PDN charges 0.49% annually. There are 13 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF | 0.07% | 14.30B | Apr 2009 | PDN vs VSS | |
| Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | 0.08% | 5.37B | Jan 2010 | PDN vs SCHC | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.30% | 315.68M | Jul 2023 | PDN vs AVDS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 0.30% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | PDN vs DXIV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 0.36% | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | PDN vs AVDV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PDN
PDN has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 44. There are 7 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 76.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 76 | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | PDN vs HSCZ | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 69 | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | PDN vs AVDV | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 61 | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | PDN vs DXIV | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 60 | 4.75B | Mar 2022 | PDN vs DISV | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 60 | 13.15M | Feb 2012 | PDN vs FDTS |
Top Performing PDN Alternatives (YTD)
PDN is at 7.96% YTD. There are 8 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 12.95%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 12.95% | 13.15M | Feb 2012 | PDN vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 11.30% | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | PDN vs AVDV | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 10.91% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | PDN vs HSCZ | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF | 9.16% | 3.02B | Aug 2013 | PDN vs FNDC | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 9.11% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | PDN vs DXIV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PDN
PDN has 15.37% 1-year volatility. There are 11 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.81%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 11.81% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | PDN vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | 13.20% | 429.22M | Jan 2016 | PDN vs DDLS | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | 13.79% | 1.04B | Jun 2006 | PDN vs DLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 14.13% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | PDN vs DXIV | |
| NYLI International Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF | 14.27% | 25.03M | May 2026 | PDN vs NISM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PDN
PDN has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.26%. There are 5 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.61%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | -9.61% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | PDN vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | -10.69% | 429.22M | Jan 2016 | PDN vs DDLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | -10.84% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | PDN vs DXIV | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | -11.04% | 1.04B | Jun 2006 | PDN vs DLS | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF | -11.20% | 3.02B | Aug 2013 | PDN vs FNDC |
Other ETFs from Invesco
The 10 most viewed Invesco ETFs shown here include QQQ, SPMO, QQQM and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $481B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 58 | 16.13% | 481.14B | Mar 1999 | PDN vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | Momentum, S&P 500 | 62 | 26.03% | 22.01B | Oct 2015 | PDN vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 59 | 16.16% | 100.59B | Oct 2020 | PDN vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500, Equal Weight | 58 | 12.75% | 96.24B | Apr 2003 | PDN vs RSP | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 74.43% | 2.58B | Jun 2021 | PDN vs SOXQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 40 | 3.75% | 10.85B | May 2005 | PDN vs XLG | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 16.39% | 20.11B | Dec 2005 | PDN vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | Dividend, S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 37 | 11.46% | 3.29B | Oct 2012 | PDN vs SPHD | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Momentum, Mid Cap Growth Equities | 50 | 14.98% | 7.45B | Mar 2005 | PDN vs XMMO | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | Aerospace & Defense, Industrials Equities | 35 | 9.54% | 8.22B | Oct 2005 | PDN vs PPA |
Often Compared With PDN
Investors most often compare PDN with PXF, VEA, VXF. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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