abrdn International Small Cap Active ETF (ASCI) Alternatives
abrdn International Small Cap Active ETF (ASCI) belongs to the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ASCI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to ASCI
ASCI charges 0.70% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ASCI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF | 0.07% | Apr 2, 2009 | ASCI vs VSS | |
| Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | 0.11% | Jan 14, 2010 | ASCI vs SCHC | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.30% | Jul 18, 2023 | ASCI vs AVDS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 0.30% | Sep 10, 2024 | ASCI vs DXIV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 0.36% | Sep 24, 2019 | ASCI vs AVDV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ASCI
Among ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 97 | Feb 15, 2012 | ASCI vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 96 | Sep 24, 2019 | ASCI vs AVDV | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 93 | Mar 23, 2022 | ASCI vs DISV | |
| SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF | 92 | Apr 20, 2007 | ASCI vs GWX | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | 92 | Aug 15, 2013 | ASCI vs FNDC |
Top Performing ASCI Alternatives (YTD)
ASCI alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 11.04% | Feb 15, 2012 | ASCI vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 6.39% | Sep 24, 2019 | ASCI vs AVDV | |
| Conductor Global Equity Value ETF | 6.16% | Apr 19, 2016 | ASCI vs CGV | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | 4.06% | Aug 15, 2013 | ASCI vs FNDC | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 4.02% | Sep 10, 2024 | ASCI vs DXIV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ASCI
ASCI alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 14.44% | Jun 29, 2015 | ASCI vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | 15.59% | Jun 16, 2006 | ASCI vs DLS | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | 15.85% | Jan 7, 2016 | ASCI vs DDLS | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | 15.87% | Aug 15, 2013 | ASCI vs FNDC | |
| Conductor Global Equity Value ETF | 16.21% | Apr 19, 2016 | ASCI vs CGV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ASCI
ASCI alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | -9.88% | Jun 29, 2015 | ASCI vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | -10.69% | Jan 7, 2016 | ASCI vs DDLS | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | -11.04% | Jun 16, 2006 | ASCI vs DLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | -11.05% | Sep 10, 2024 | ASCI vs DXIV | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | -11.20% | Aug 15, 2013 | ASCI vs FNDC |
Other ETFs from abrdn
Most popular abrdn ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | Precious Metals, Gold | 87 | 8.62% | Sep 9, 2009 | ASCI vs SGOL | |
| abrdn Ultra Short Municipal Income Active ETF | Municipal Bonds | — | 0.54% | Oct 20, 2025 | ASCI vs AMUN | |
| abrdn Emerging Markets Dividend Active ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 90 | 6.11% | Feb 18, 2025 | ASCI vs AGEM |
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