The Best International Equity Mutual Funds
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of International Equity mutual funds.
- Number of Funds
- 6
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.76%
- Avg. Yield
- 5.45%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 22.61%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 38 / 100
The Best International Equity Mutual Funds
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan International Fund Advisor Class | International Equity | Apr 1, 2015 | 1.05% | 15.82% | 10.88% | 19.72% | 46 | ||||||||
| iShares MSCI Total International Index Fund Class ... | International Equity | Jun 30, 2011 | 0.41% | 16.42% | 10.01% | 2.30% | 66 | ||||||||
| John Hancock International Growth Fund Class A | International Equity | Jun 12, 2006 | 1.30% | 17.20% | 10.82% | 0.00% | 40 | ||||||||
| Goldman Sachs GQG Partners International Opportuni... | International Equity | Dec 15, 2016 | 0.75% | 3.65% | — | 4.96% | 16 | ||||||||
| MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 | International Equity | Jan 31, 1996 | 0.73% | 3.06% | — | 2.52% | 13 | ||||||||
| Nuveen International Equity Index Fund Retirement ... | International Equity | Oct 1, 2002 | 0.30% | 10.66% | 9.96% | 3.22% | 37 |
Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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5 Years
Best International Equity Mutual funds by Risk/Return Score
The top International Equity Mutual funds by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are BDOAX (66) and APDIX (46).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Total International Index Fund Class ... | 66 | — | Jun 2011 | |
| Artisan International Fund Advisor Class | 46 | — | Apr 2015 | |
| John Hancock International Growth Fund Class A | 40 | — | Jun 2006 | |
| Nuveen International Equity Index Fund Retirement ... | 37 | — | Oct 2002 | |
| Goldman Sachs GQG Partners International Opportuni... | 16 | — | Dec 2016 |
Best-Performing International Equity Mutual funds Over 5 Years
The top International Equity Mutual funds is APDIX (10.53%).
Across the lineup, International Equity Mutual funds show an average 1-year return of 22.61% and an average 5-year return of 8.70%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan International Fund Advisor Class | 10.53% | — | Apr 2015 | |
| Nuveen International Equity Index Fund Retirement ... | 9.04% | — | Oct 2002 | |
| iShares MSCI Total International Index Fund Class ... | 8.82% | — | Jun 2011 | |
| Goldman Sachs GQG Partners International Opportuni... | 8.59% | — | Dec 2016 | |
| John Hancock International Growth Fund Class A | 6.54% | — | Jun 2006 |
Lowest-Cost International Equity Mutual funds
The top International Equity Mutual funds is TRIEX (0.30%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.76%, International Equity Mutual funds remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen International Equity Index Fund Retirement ... | 0.30% | — | Oct 2002 | |
| iShares MSCI Total International Index Fund Class ... | 0.41% | — | Jun 2011 | |
| MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 | 0.73% | — | Jan 1996 | |
| Goldman Sachs GQG Partners International Opportuni... | 0.75% | — | Dec 2016 | |
| Artisan International Fund Advisor Class | 1.05% | — | Apr 2015 |
Highest-Yield International Equity Mutual funds
The top International Equity Mutual funds is APDIX (19.72%).
Across the lineup, International Equity Mutual funds show an average dividend yield of 5.45%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan International Fund Advisor Class | 19.72% | — | Apr 2015 | |
| Goldman Sachs GQG Partners International Opportuni... | 4.96% | — | Dec 2016 | |
| Nuveen International Equity Index Fund Retirement ... | 3.22% | — | Oct 2002 | |
| MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 | 2.52% | — | Jan 1996 | |
| iShares MSCI Total International Index Fund Class ... | 2.30% | — | Jun 2011 |
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