WisdomTree Efficient Rare Earth Plus Strategic Metals Fund (WDIG) belongs to the Rare Earth & Strategic Metals category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with WDIG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to WDIG
WDIG charges 0.55% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Rare Earth & Strategic Metals category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.49%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 0.49% | 29.06M | Sep 2023 | WDIG vs ISTM | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | 0.59% | 2.40B | Oct 2010 | WDIG vs REMX | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 0.59% | 39.03M | Jan 2022 | WDIG vs EART | |
| First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF | 0.65% | 25.62M | Nov 2025 | WDIG vs FMTL | |
| Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF | 0.65% | 38.36M | Apr 2026 | WDIG vs REXC |
Top Performing WDIG Alternatives (YTD)
Among 4 ETFs in the Rare Earth & Strategic Metals category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 8.24%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF | 8.24% | 25.62M | Nov 2025 | WDIG vs FMTL | |
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 0.53% | 29.06M | Sep 2023 | WDIG vs ISTM | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | -0.93% | 2.40B | Oct 2010 | WDIG vs REMX | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | -4.89% | 39.03M | Jan 2022 | WDIG vs EART |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to WDIG
WDIG has 55.79% 1-year volatility. There are 6 ETFs in the Rare Earth & Strategic Metals category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 31.72%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 31.72% | 29.06M | Sep 2023 | WDIG vs ISTM | |
| YieldMax Strategic Metals & Mining Portfolio Optio... | 34.72% | 5.51M | Feb 2026 | WDIG vs MINY | |
| First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF | 39.76% | 25.62M | Nov 2025 | WDIG vs FMTL | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 39.92% | 39.03M | Jan 2022 | WDIG vs EART | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | 49.89% | 2.40B | Oct 2010 | WDIG vs REMX |
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Often Compared With WDIG
Investors most often compare WDIG with EVMT, DBB, CPER. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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