First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF (RFDI) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with RFDI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to RFDI
RFDI charges 0.83% annually. There are 173 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | 304.30B | Jul 2007 | RFDI vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.24B | Apr 2020 | RFDI vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.50B | Apr 2007 | RFDI vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 90.70B | Mar 2007 | RFDI vs VEU | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.65B | Mar 2017 | RFDI vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RFDI
RFDI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 49. There are 83 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 91 | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | RFDI vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 91 | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | RFDI vs PATN | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 90 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | RFDI vs VIDI | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | 84 | 264.85M | Jan 2014 | RFDI vs DBAW | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 84 | 1.85B | Jun 2017 | RFDI vs ICOW |
Top Performing RFDI Alternatives (YTD)
RFDI is at 7.65% YTD. There are 125 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 42.26%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 42.26% | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | RFDI vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 40.52% | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | RFDI vs PATN | |
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 40.15% | 5.25M | Oct 2014 | RFDI vs IPOS | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 34.41% | 218.28M | Nov 2014 | RFDI vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 32.49% | 117.00M | Jan 2022 | RFDI vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RFDI
RFDI has 14.39% 1-year volatility. There are 58 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 8.19% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | RFDI vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.43% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | RFDI vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 164.97M | Aug 2013 | RFDI vs FID | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 10.35% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | RFDI vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.60% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | RFDI vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RFDI
RFDI has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.20%. There are 37 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | RFDI vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | RFDI vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | RFDI vs BUFI | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -6.46% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | RFDI vs EFAV | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 543.79M | Jun 2013 | RFDI vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from First Trust
The 10 most viewed First Trust ETFs shown here include CIBR, GRID, NFTY and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
Often Compared With RFDI
Investors most often compare RFDI with HDEF, RSP, HDMV. These 20 comparison targets span 15 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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