The Best Foreign Large Cap Equities ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Foreign Large Cap Equities ETFs.

Foreign large-cap equities ETFs invest in the stocks of large, well-established companies outside the United States. Companies are considered large caps when they have more than $10 billion market capitalization.

Foreign large-cap equities ETFs provide investors with exposure to foreign stock markets, which can be beneficial for diversifying a portfolio and potentially increasing returns. These ETFs typically invest in a diversified portfolio of companies from various countries and sectors, such as Europe, Asia, and emerging markets. This diversification can help to spread risk and reduce the impact of any one company or country on the overall portfolio.

Foreign large-cap equities ETFs can be a suitable investment for investors seeking exposure to foreign stock markets. Still, it's important to note that these investments may be subject to currency risk, political risk, and other risks associated with foreign investments. Additionally, investors should conduct their research and due diligence before investing in these funds.

Number of ETFs: 192
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.45%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 2.47%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 23.35%
Median Risk/Return Score: 52 / 100

The Best Foreign Large Cap Equities ETFs

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Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
FIVA	Fidelity International Value Factor ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Jan 16, 2018	0.18%	15.81%	—	2.60%	80
FNDF	Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities, Large Cap Value Equities	Aug 15, 2013	0.25%	19.07%	12.05%	3.06%	83
FPXI	First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Nov 5, 2014	0.70%	32.68%	13.27%	0.59%	56
FRGN	Horizon International Equity ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Dec 2, 2025	0.75%	22.81%	—	0.20%	—
GENW	Genter Capital International Dividend ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Jan 13, 2025	0.38%	14.28%	—	2.25%	75
GIEQ	Goldman Sachs Data Enhanced International Equity E...	Foreign Large Cap Equities	May 19, 2026	0.30%	—	—	0.00%	—
GMOI	GMO International Value ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Oct 28, 2024	0.60%	14.90%	—	2.78%	90
GSID	Goldman Sachs MarketBeta International Equity ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	May 12, 2020	0.20%	11.51%	—	2.44%	48
GSIE	Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Nov 6, 2015	0.25%	9.86%	9.82%	2.53%	46
GXUS	Goldman Sachs MarketBeta(R) Total International Eq...	Foreign Large Cap Equities	May 31, 2023	0.18%	15.42%	—	2.27%	54
HAWX	iShares Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Jun 29, 2015	0.35%	18.07%	12.49%	2.45%	88
HDEF	Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend	Aug 12, 2015	0.20%	8.04%	8.90%	3.85%	49
HDMV	First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I...	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Aug 24, 2016	0.80%	8.17%	—	4.12%	32
HEFA	iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Jan 31, 2014	0.35%	14.85%	13.32%	4.00%	84
HFXI	IQ 50 Percent Hedged FTSE International ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Jul 22, 2015	0.20%	18.64%	11.96%	3.26%	78
ICOW	Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10...	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Jun 16, 2017	0.65%	10.66%	—	2.30%	66
ICPY	Tweedy, Browne International Insider + Value ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Sep 10, 2025	0.80%	15.50%	—	3.95%	—
IDEQ	Lazard International Dynamic Equity ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	May 12, 2025	0.40%	17.27%	—	1.32%	—
IDEV	iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ...	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Mar 21, 2017	0.05%	11.33%	—	3.18%	52
IDHQ	Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E...	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Jun 13, 2007	0.29%	27.24%	11.08%	1.99%	69

Best Foreign Large Cap Equities ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Foreign Large Cap Equities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are GMOI (90) and DBAW (88). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
GMOI	GMO International Value ETF	90	471.00M	Oct 2024
DBAW	Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF	88	272.96M	Jan 2014
PATN	Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF	88	145.53M	Sep 2024
HAWX	iShares Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF	88	343.82M	Jun 2015
JIVE	Jpmorgan International Value ETF	87	3.09B	Sep 2023

Best-Performing Foreign Large Cap Equities ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Foreign Large Cap Equities ETFs is IDMO (15.85%). Across the lineup, Foreign Large Cap Equities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 23.35% and an average 5-year return of 9.37%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
IDMO	Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF	15.85%	3.93B	Feb 2012
IVLU	iShares MSCI International Value Factor ETF	15.39%	4.28B	Jun 2015
HEFA	iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF	14.28%	7.23B	Jan 2014
PXF	Invesco FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. ETF	14.03%	2.82B	Jun 2007
KEMX	KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E...	13.92%	131.08M	Apr 2019

Lowest-Cost Foreign Large Cap Equities ETFs

The top Foreign Large Cap Equities ETFs is VEA (0.03%). With an average expense ratio of 0.45%, Foreign Large Cap Equities ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	AUM	Inception
VEA	Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF	0.03%	317.30B	Jul 2007
BKIE	BNY Mellon International Equity ETF	0.04%	1.28B	Apr 2020
SPDW	SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF	0.04%	40.04B	Apr 2007
VEU	Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF	0.04%	94.40B	Mar 2007
IDEV	iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ...	0.05%	30.74B	Mar 2017

Highest-Yield Foreign Large Cap Equities ETFs

The top Foreign Large Cap Equities ETFs is ESGN (9.68%). Across the lineup, Foreign Large Cap Equities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 2.47%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
ESGN	Columbia Sustainable International Equity Income E...	9.68%	7.85M	Jun 2016
INEQ	Columbia International Equity Income ETF	9.68%	83.77M	Jun 2016
OVF	Overlay Shares Foreign Equity ETF	8.71%	29.60M	Sep 2019
BIDD	iShares International Dividend Active ETF	7.62%	410.54M	Nov 2024
NUDM	Nuveen ESG International Developed Markets Equity ...	6.67%	695.18M	Jun 2017

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