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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ASCI
ASCI charges 0.70% annually. There are 15 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF | 0.07% | 14.30B | Apr 2009 | ASCI vs VSS | |
| Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | 0.08% | 5.37B | Jan 2010 | ASCI vs SCHC | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.30% | 315.68M | Jul 2023 | ASCI vs AVDS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 0.30% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | ASCI vs DXIV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 0.36% | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | ASCI vs AVDV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ASCI
Among 17 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 77.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 77 | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | ASCI vs HSCZ | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 73 | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | ASCI vs AVDV | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 68 | 4.75B | Mar 2022 | ASCI vs DISV | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 66 | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | ASCI vs DXIV | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 60 | 13.15M | Feb 2012 | ASCI vs FDTS |
Top Performing ASCI Alternatives (YTD)
ASCI is at 4.02% YTD. There are 17 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 13.20%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 13.20% | 13.15M | Feb 2012 | ASCI vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 12.13% | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | ASCI vs AVDV | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 11.65% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | ASCI vs HSCZ | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 10.61% | 4.75B | Mar 2022 | ASCI vs DISV | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 10.36% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | ASCI vs DXIV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ASCI
ASCI has 19.02% 1-year volatility. There are 18 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 11.79% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | ASCI vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | 13.17% | 429.22M | Jan 2016 | ASCI vs DDLS | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | 13.76% | 1.04B | Jun 2006 | ASCI vs DLS | |
| NYLI International Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF | 14.09% | 25.03M | May 2026 | ASCI vs NISM | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 14.16% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | ASCI vs DXIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ASCI
Among 17 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -9.61%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | -9.61% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | ASCI vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | -10.69% | 429.22M | Jan 2016 | ASCI vs DDLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | -10.84% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | ASCI vs DXIV | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | -11.04% | 1.04B | Jun 2006 | ASCI vs DLS | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF | -11.20% | 3.02B | Aug 2013 | ASCI vs FNDC |
Other ETFs from abrdn
The 6 most viewed abrdn ETFs shown here include SIVR, SGOL, GLTR and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $7B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 26 | -21.76% | 3.97B | Jul 2009 | ASCI vs SIVR | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 22 | -7.79% | 6.81B | Sep 2009 | ASCI vs SGOL | |
| abrdn Physical Precious Metals Basket Shares ETF | Precious Metals | 21 | -13.81% | 2.48B | Oct 2010 | ASCI vs GLTR | |
| abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF | Precious Metals, Metals | 15 | -21.20% | 1.84B | Jan 2010 | ASCI vs PPLT | |
| abrdn Ultra Short Municipal Income Active ETF | Municipal Bonds | — | 1.40% | 53.16M | Oct 2025 | ASCI vs AMUN | |
| abrdn Emerging Markets Dividend Active ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 67 | 21.94% | 356.48M | Feb 2025 | ASCI vs AGEM |
Often Compared With ASCI
Investors most often compare ASCI with GWX, CGV, PDN. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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