Rainwater Equity ETF (RW) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with RW. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to RW
RW charges 1.25% annually. There are 109 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | RW vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | RW vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.70B | Feb 2012 | RW vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.53B | Jun 2024 | RW vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 189.21M | Nov 2014 | RW vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RW
RW has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 8. There are 86 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 93 | 84.71M | Jan 2018 | RW vs WLDR | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 90 | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | RW vs VOLT | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 88 | 723.59M | Dec 2013 | RW vs FYLD | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | 84 | 329.22M | Jun 2023 | RW vs AVGV | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 83 | 3.11B | Mar 2023 | RW vs FWD |
Top Performing RW Alternatives (YTD)
RW is at 2.76% YTD. There are 90 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 39.60%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tema Electrification ETF | 39.60% | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | RW vs VOLT | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 36.87% | 3.11B | Mar 2023 | RW vs FWD | |
| Axs Green Alpha ETF | 36.19% | 57.43M | Sep 2022 | RW vs NXTE | |
| Procure Space ETF | 30.00% | 1.12B | Apr 2019 | RW vs UFO | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 29.13% | 84.71M | Jan 2018 | RW vs WLDR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RW
RW has 15.70% 1-year volatility. There are 72 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.75%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.75% | 236.11M | May 2022 | RW vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.06% | 71.82M | Apr 2012 | RW vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.02% | 3.24B | Oct 2011 | RW vs ACWV | |
| Pabrai Wagons ETF | 8.04% | 127.30M | Feb 2026 | RW vs WAGN | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 9.54% | 87.52M | Sep 2012 | RW vs VEGA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RW
RW has a 1-year max drawdown of -17.04%. There are 80 ETFs in the Global Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 236.11M | May 2022 | RW vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 71.82M | Apr 2012 | RW vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | RW vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 723.59M | Dec 2013 | RW vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 98.29M | May 2019 | RW vs HERD |
Often Compared With RW
Investors most often compare RW with INFL, PID, WBIF. These 8 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF | Global Equities | 32 | 11.04% | 1.43B | Jan 2021 | RW vs INFL | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 37 | 3.40% | 898.35M | Sep 2005 | RW vs PID | |
| WBI BullBear Value 3000 ETF | Global Equities | 72 | 15.29% | 26.54M | Aug 2014 | RW vs WBIF | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | Global Equities | — | 5.35% | 1.68B | Sep 2025 | RW vs BDVL | |
| Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF | Global Equities | 80 | 28.09% | 421.99M | Apr 2018 | RW vs DRIV | |
| iShares International Select Dividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 68 | 7.44% | 8.06B | Jun 2007 | RW vs IDV | |
| Global X Thematic Growth ETF | Global Equities | 11 | 9.50% | 15.69M | Oct 2019 | RW vs GXTG | |
| SPDR S&P Kensho Smart Mobility ETF | Global Equities | 35 | 19.82% | 21.19M | Dec 2017 | RW vs HAIL |
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