First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF (RFEU) Alternatives
First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF (RFEU) belongs to the Europe Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with RFEU. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to RFEU
RFEU charges 0.83% annually. Among ETFs in the Europe Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among RFEU alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | RFEU vs VGK | |
| SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF | 0.09% | Oct 15, 2002 | RFEU vs SPEU | |
| Franklin FTSE Eurozone ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | RFEU vs FLEU | |
| Franklin FTSE Germany ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | RFEU vs FLGR | |
| Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF | 0.09% | Feb 6, 2018 | RFEU vs FLSW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RFEU
Among ETFs in the Europe Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Spain ETF | 93 | Mar 12, 1996 | RFEU vs EWP | |
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | 93 | Jan 25, 2012 | RFEU vs EFNL | |
| iShares MSCI Norway ETF | 92 | Jan 23, 2012 | RFEU vs ENOR | |
| First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index F... | 92 | Aug 27, 2007 | RFEU vs FDD | |
| Global X MSCI Norway ETF | 91 | Nov 9, 2010 | RFEU vs NORW |
Top Performing RFEU Alternatives (YTD)
RFEU alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Norway ETF | 28.39% | Jan 23, 2012 | RFEU vs ENOR | |
| Global X MSCI Norway ETF | 27.18% | Nov 9, 2010 | RFEU vs NORW | |
| WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund | 4.74% | Mar 4, 2015 | RFEU vs EUSC | |
| WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund | 4.74% | Mar 4, 2015 | RFEU vs OPPE | |
| iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF | 3.59% | Mar 12, 1996 | RFEU vs EWU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RFEU
RFEU alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | 15.75% | Sep 9, 2015 | RFEU vs EUDV | |
| First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund | 15.87% | Feb 14, 2012 | RFEU vs FSZ | |
| iShares MSCI Belgium ETF | 15.99% | Mar 12, 1996 | RFEU vs EWK | |
| WisdomTree Europe Quality Dividend Growth Fund | 16.52% | May 7, 2014 | RFEU vs EUDG | |
| Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF | 16.53% | Feb 6, 2018 | RFEU vs FLSW |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RFEU
RFEU alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund | -10.39% | Feb 14, 2012 | RFEU vs FSZ | |
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | -10.63% | Sep 9, 2015 | RFEU vs EUDV | |
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | -10.90% | Jan 25, 2012 | RFEU vs EFNL | |
| WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund | -11.41% | Jun 16, 2006 | RFEU vs DFE | |
| First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index F... | -11.44% | Aug 27, 2007 | RFEU vs FDD |
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