Find the Right ETF
Search and compare 88 ETFs worldwide — expense ratio, volume and performance.
How to Choose the Right ETF
Our ETF screener compares 88 exchange-traded funds by ongoing cost (TER), fund size and historical performance. Picking an ETF does not have to be complicated — four criteria let you narrow down the universe systematically.
Ongoing cost (TER)
The total expense ratio shows what percentage of fund assets is deducted each year for management and administration. Broad world and S&P 500 ETFs cost 0.03–0.25% per year today; niche and thematic ETFs often 0.4–0.75%. Because costs directly reduce returns, the cheaper ETF is almost always the better pick when the underlying index is comparable.
Fund size and age
ETFs with at least $100 million in assets and a three-year track record are considered established: they are profitable for the issuer and rarely get closed. Very small or young funds carry liquidation risk — you do not lose your capital, but you are forced into an unplanned sale with possible tax consequences.
Replication method
Physically replicating ETFs actually buy the stocks in the index; synthetic ETFs track it via swap agreements with a bank. For most investors, physical replication is the simpler and more transparent choice; synthetic ETFs have cost advantages in specific cases, such as US withholding tax on S&P 500 ETFs.
Distributing or accumulating
Distributing ETFs pay dividends out to your account; accumulating ETFs reinvest them automatically. For long-term wealth building, the accumulating variant is usually more efficient because compounding works without interruption; investors who want regular income choose the distributing one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an ETF?
An ETF (exchange-traded fund) is a listed fund that tracks an index such as the MSCI World or S&P 500. Instead of picking individual stocks, a single security gives you exposure to hundreds or thousands of companies — broadly diversified and at a fraction of the cost of actively managed funds.
How many ETFs does a portfolio need?
Fewer than most people think: a single world ETF already covers more than 1,500 companies from developed markets. Common setups use one to three ETFs, for example world plus emerging markets. More than five ETFs rarely add diversification but significantly increase overlap and maintenance.
Where does the data in this screener come from?
Prices, fund sizes and performance figures are refreshed regularly from market data. The TER comes from the official fund documents of each issuer. All information is for education only and is not investment advice — always check the current factsheet before buying.
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