iShares MSCI Global Sustainable Development Goals ETF (SDG) Alternatives
iShares MSCI Global Sustainable Development Goals ETF (SDG) 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 SDG. 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 SDG
SDG charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Global Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SDG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | Jun 24, 2008 | SDG vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | Feb 27, 2012 | SDG vs SPGM | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | Nov 25, 2014 | SDG vs NZAC | |
| IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders ETF | 0.18% | Feb 8, 2022 | SDG vs WRND | |
| Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF | 0.18% | Nov 17, 2020 | SDG vs DFAI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SDG
Among ETFs in the Global 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 International Select Dividend ETF | 97 | Jun 11, 2007 | SDG vs IDV | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 96 | Dec 3, 2013 | SDG vs FYLD | |
| Procure Space ETF | 96 | Apr 11, 2019 | SDG vs UFO | |
| First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index... | 96 | Nov 21, 2007 | SDG vs FGD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 93 | Jan 16, 2018 | SDG vs WLDR |
Top Performing SDG Alternatives (YTD)
SDG alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF | 17.28% | Jan 11, 2021 | SDG vs INFL | |
| Procure Space ETF | 15.94% | Apr 11, 2019 | SDG vs UFO | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 15.22% | Dec 3, 2013 | SDG vs FYLD | |
| iShares International Select Dividend ETF | 8.40% | Jun 11, 2007 | SDG vs IDV | |
| Invesco International Developed Dynamic Multifacto... | 7.24% | Feb 24, 2021 | SDG vs IMFL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SDG
SDG alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.82% | May 31, 2022 | SDG vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 7.83% | Apr 25, 2012 | SDG vs INKM | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.29% | Sep 12, 2025 | SDG vs BDVL | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 11.99% | Sep 17, 2012 | SDG vs VEGA | |
| SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF | 12.08% | May 29, 2013 | SDG vs WDIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SDG
SDG alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -5.76% | Apr 25, 2012 | SDG vs INKM | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | -8.32% | Sep 17, 2012 | SDG vs VEGA | |
| SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF | -8.61% | May 29, 2013 | SDG vs WDIV | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | -8.83% | Sep 15, 2005 | SDG vs PID | |
| Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta World Equity ETF | -9.50% | Mar 15, 2022 | SDG vs GSWO |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | SDG vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | SDG vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | SDG vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | SDG vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | SDG vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | SDG vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | SDG vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | SDG vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | SDG vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | SDG vs ACWI |
Often Compared With SDG
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