Abacus FCF International Leaders ETF (ABLG) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ABLG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ABLG
ABLG charges 0.54% annually. There are 109 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | 304.30B | Jul 2007 | ABLG vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.50B | Apr 2007 | ABLG vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.24B | Apr 2020 | ABLG vs BKIE | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 90.70B | Mar 2007 | ABLG vs VEU | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.65B | Mar 2017 | ABLG vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ABLG
ABLG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 19. There are 148 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 92 | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | ABLG vs KEMX | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 91 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | ABLG vs VIDI | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 91 | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | ABLG vs PATN | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 85 | 24.32B | Sep 2019 | ABLG vs AVEM | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | 85 | 264.85M | Jan 2014 | ABLG vs DBAW |
Top Performing ABLG Alternatives (YTD)
ABLG is at 4.52% YTD. There are 157 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.15%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 44.15% | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | ABLG vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 41.08% | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | ABLG vs PATN | |
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 39.55% | 5.25M | Oct 2014 | ABLG vs IPOS | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 34.90% | 218.28M | Nov 2014 | ABLG vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 33.52% | 117.00M | Jan 2022 | ABLG vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ABLG
ABLG has 17.03% 1-year volatility. There are 140 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.26%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 8.26% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | ABLG vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.43% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | ABLG vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.11% | 164.97M | Aug 2013 | ABLG vs FID | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 10.37% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | ABLG vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.67% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | ABLG vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ABLG
ABLG has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.00%. There are 137 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | ABLG vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | ABLG vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | ABLG vs BUFI | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -6.46% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | ABLG vs EFAV | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 543.79M | Jun 2013 | ABLG vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Abacus
The 5 most viewed Abacus ETFs shown here include ABHY, ABFL, ABLD and span 4 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $479M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Tactical High Yield ETF | Nontraditional Bonds | 43 | 0.50% | 2.89M | — | ABLG vs ABHY | |
| Abacus FCF Leaders ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 45 | 17.60% | 478.73M | Sep 2016 | ABLG vs ABFL | |
| Abacus FCF Real Assets Leaders ETF | Mid Cap Value Equities | 29 | 8.74% | 82.56M | Dec 2021 | ABLG vs ABLD | |
| Abacus FCF Small Cap Leaders ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 9 | 3.71% | — | Feb 2025 | ABLG vs ABLS | |
| Abacus Flexible Bond Leaders ETF | Nontraditional Bonds | 43 | 0.50% | 2.44M | Dec 2020 | ABLG vs ABXB |
Often Compared With ABLG
Investors most often compare ABLG with JHID, FDT, DWMF. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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