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: 187
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.45%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 2.51%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 21.69%
Median Risk/Return Score: 44 / 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
ISZE	iShares Edge MSCI Intl Size Factor ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Jun 16, 2015	0.30%	—	—	0.00%	—
ITOL	Tema International Durable Quality ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Sep 10, 2025	0.60%	0.58%	—	0.13%	—
IVAL	Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value E...	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Dec 16, 2014	0.39%	11.07%	7.49%	2.71%	59
IVLU	iShares MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Jun 16, 2015	0.30%	10.49%	10.58%	3.36%	63
IVSI	Applied Finance IVS International Large ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Dec 11, 2025	0.65%	8.09%	—	0.04%	—
IXUS	iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Oct 18, 2012	0.07%	10.24%	9.22%	2.94%	50
JDVI	John Hancock Disciplined Value International Selec...	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Dec 19, 2023	0.69%	9.46%	—	2.22%	50
JHID	John Hancock International High Dividend ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Dec 20, 2022	0.46%	11.34%	—	2.93%	78
JHMD	John Hancock Multifactor Developed International E...	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Dec 15, 2016	0.39%	5.95%	—	3.01%	39
JIG	JPMorgan International Growth ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	May 20, 2020	0.55%	10.73%	—	2.03%	31
JIRE	JPMorgan International Research Enhanced Equity ET...	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Oct 28, 1992	0.24%	6.10%	—	2.82%	33
JIVE	Jpmorgan International Value ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Sep 13, 2023	0.55%	12.82%	—	2.55%	78
JPIN	J.P. Morgan Diversified Return International Equit...	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Nov 7, 2014	0.37%	6.96%	7.36%	4.21%	43
KEMX	KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E...	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Apr 12, 2019	0.25%	30.77%	—	2.51%	82
MCSE	Martin Currie Sustainable International Equity ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Nov 30, 2015	0.59%	1.12%	—	3.74%	10
MFDX	PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equi...	Foreign Large Cap Equities, Multi-factor	Aug 31, 2017	0.39%	7.71%	—	2.84%	44
MFSI	MFS Active International ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Dec 5, 2024	0.59%	4.37%	—	0.78%	29
MOTI	VanEck Vectors Morningstar International Moat ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Jul 13, 2015	0.57%	-7.67%	5.83%	3.49%	10
MTRA	Invesco International Growth Focus ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities, Actively Managed	Jun 11, 2025	0.54%	-1.53%	—	0.70%	—
NBIE	Neuberger International Core Equity ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	Mar 6, 2026	0.29%	—	—	0.00%	—

Best Foreign Large Cap Equities ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Foreign Large Cap Equities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are VIDI (86) and EFAS (86). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
VIDI	Vident International Equity Fund	86	393.41M	Oct 2013
EFAS	Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF	86	46.75M	Nov 2016
GMOI	GMO International Value ETF	83	471.00M	Oct 2024
PATN	Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF	82	139.09M	Sep 2024
KEMX	KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E...	82	131.36M	Apr 2019

Best-Performing Foreign Large Cap Equities ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Foreign Large Cap Equities ETFs is IDMO (14.86%). Across the lineup, Foreign Large Cap Equities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 21.69% and an average 5-year return of 8.14%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
IDMO	Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF	14.86%	3.69B	Feb 2012
EIS	iShares MSCI Israel ETF	14.24%	932.14M	Mar 2008
IVLU	iShares MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF	13.57%	4.20B	Jun 2015
HEFA	iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF	13.22%	7.03B	Jan 2014
DIVI	Franklin International Core Dividend Tilt Index ET...	13.02%	2.51B	Jun 2016

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%	304.30B	Jul 2007
SPDW	SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF	0.04%	40.75B	Apr 2007
BKIE	BNY Mellon International Equity ETF	0.04%	1.22B	Apr 2020
VEU	Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF	0.04%	90.70B	Mar 2007
IDEV	iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ...	0.05%	29.83B	Mar 2017

Highest-Yield Foreign Large Cap Equities ETFs

The top Foreign Large Cap Equities ETFs is PPIE (12.06%). Across the lineup, Foreign Large Cap Equities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 2.51%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
PPIE	Putnam Panagora ESG International Equity ETF -	12.06%	3.51M	Jan 2023
OVF	Overlay Shares Foreign Equity ETF	9.94%	29.60M	Sep 2019
ESGN	Columbia Sustainable International Equity Income E...	9.41%	7.85M	Jun 2016
INEQ	Columbia International Equity Income ETF	9.41%	78.84M	Jun 2016
NUDM	Nuveen ESG International Developed Markets Equity ...	7.05%	679.22M	Jun 2017

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

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