Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector International ETF (SSXU) 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 SSXU. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SSXU
SSXU charges 1.15% annually. There are 195 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% | 317.30B | Jul 2007 | SSXU vs VEA | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | SSXU vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.01B | Apr 2007 | SSXU vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | SSXU vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.90B | Mar 2017 | SSXU vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SSXU
SSXU has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 35. There are 139 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 92 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | SSXU vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 90 | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | SSXU vs EFAS | |
| JPMorgan International Value ETF | 88 | 3.23B | Sep 2023 | SSXU vs JIVE | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 88 | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | SSXU vs IFLO | |
| John Hancock International High Dividend ETF | 87 | 10.95M | Dec 2022 | SSXU vs JHID |
Top Performing SSXU Alternatives (YTD)
SSXU is at 3.36% YTD. There are 167 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 40.04%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 40.04% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | SSXU vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 34.48% | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | SSXU vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 31.66% | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | SSXU vs PATN | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 25.57% | 307.03M | Nov 2014 | SSXU vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 25.41% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | SSXU vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SSXU
SSXU has 14.22% 1-year volatility. There are 39 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.41%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.41% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | SSXU vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.73% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | SSXU vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 159.94M | Aug 2013 | SSXU vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.69% | 5.14B | Oct 2011 | SSXU vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.95% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | SSXU vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SSXU
SSXU has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.71%. There are 57 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 | SSXU vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | SSXU vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | SSXU vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | SSXU vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 523.46M | Jun 2013 | SSXU vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Day Hagan
The 2 most viewed Day Hagan ETFs shown here include DHSB, SSFI and span 2 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $40M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Hagan Smart Buffer ETF | Derivative Income | 62 | 4.88% | 39.66M | Feb 2025 | SSXU vs DHSB | |
| Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector Fixed In... | Nontraditional Bonds | 28 | 0.00% | 35.82M | Sep 2021 | SSXU vs SSFI |
Often Compared With SSXU
Investors most often compare SSXU with GDE, AUSF, HSCZ. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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