SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF (SPDW) Alternatives
SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF (SPDW) 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 SPDW. 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 SPDW
SPDW charges 0.04% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SPDW alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | Jul 20, 2007 | SPDW vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 24, 2020 | SPDW vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | Mar 21, 2017 | SPDW vs IDEV | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | Jan 26, 2011 | SPDW vs VXUS | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | 0.06% | Nov 3, 2009 | SPDW vs SCHF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SPDW
Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 96 | Apr 18, 2011 | SPDW vs FDT | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 96 | Nov 14, 2016 | SPDW vs EFAS | |
| iShares MSCI Israel ETF | 96 | Mar 26, 2008 | SPDW vs EIS | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 96 | Oct 29, 2013 | SPDW vs VIDI | |
| Jpmorgan International Value ETF | 95 | Sep 13, 2023 | SPDW vs JIVE |
Top Performing SPDW Alternatives (YTD)
SPDW alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.06% | Nov 14, 2016 | SPDW vs EFAS | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 9.83% | Apr 18, 2011 | SPDW vs FDT | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 9.82% | Jun 16, 2017 | SPDW vs ICOW | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 9.35% | Apr 12, 2019 | SPDW vs KEMX | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 8.50% | Jun 27, 2013 | SPDW vs IDOG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SPDW
SPDW alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 12.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | SPDW vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | 12.53% | Feb 12, 2008 | SPDW vs DWX | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 12.62% | Aug 23, 2013 | SPDW vs FID | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | 13.16% | Aug 24, 2016 | SPDW vs HDMV | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 13.30% | Aug 19, 2015 | SPDW vs CIL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SPDW
SPDW alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -7.14% | Oct 18, 2011 | SPDW vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | -8.59% | Feb 12, 2008 | SPDW vs DWX | |
| Fidelity International Multifactor ETF | -8.67% | Feb 26, 2019 | SPDW vs FDEV | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | -8.73% | Aug 24, 2016 | SPDW vs HDMV | |
| WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund | -8.74% | Aug 10, 2018 | SPDW vs DWMF |
Other ETFs from State Street
Most popular State Street ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | SPDW vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | SPDW vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -7.57% | Dec 16, 1998 | SPDW vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.12% | Sep 25, 2000 | SPDW vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 30 | 6.32% | Oct 21, 2015 | SPDW vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 88 | 8.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | SPDW vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 73 | 37.91% | Dec 16, 1998 | SPDW vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 71 | 8.25% | Dec 16, 1998 | SPDW vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.85% | May 25, 2007 | SPDW vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -3.25% | Jan 14, 1998 | SPDW vs DIA |
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