Avantis Responsible International Equity ETF (AVSD) 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 AVSD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AVSD
AVSD charges 0.23% annually. There are 34 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% | 317.30B | Jul 2007 | AVSD vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | AVSD vs BKIE | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | AVSD vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.01B | Apr 2007 | AVSD vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.90B | Mar 2017 | AVSD vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AVSD
AVSD has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 50. There are 94 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 93 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | AVSD vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 91 | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | AVSD vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 90 | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | AVSD vs IFLO | |
| John Hancock International High Dividend ETF | 88 | 10.95M | Dec 2022 | AVSD vs JHID | |
| JPMorgan International Value ETF | 88 | 3.23B | Sep 2023 | AVSD vs JIVE |
Top Performing AVSD Alternatives (YTD)
AVSD is at 9.59% YTD. There are 115 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 37.73%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 37.73% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | AVSD vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 30.63% | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | AVSD vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 28.49% | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | AVSD vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 24.45% | 919.81M | Jun 2007 | AVSD vs IDHQ | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 22.43% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | AVSD vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AVSD
AVSD has 15.80% 1-year volatility. There are 95 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.34%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.34% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | AVSD vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.73% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | AVSD vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.14% | 159.94M | Aug 2013 | AVSD vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.62% | 5.14B | Oct 2011 | AVSD vs EFAV | |
| Hartford Multifactor Developed Markets (ex-US) ETF | 10.90% | 1.56B | Feb 2015 | AVSD vs RODM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AVSD
AVSD has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.63%. There are 133 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 | AVSD vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | AVSD vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | AVSD vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | AVSD vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 523.46M | Jun 2013 | AVSD vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Avantis
The 10 most viewed Avantis ETFs shown here include AVUV, AVDV, AVLV and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $29B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 86 | 24.50% | 28.73B | Sep 2019 | AVSD vs AVUV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 73 | 12.13% | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | AVSD vs AVDV | |
| Avantis U.S. Large Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 94 | 22.07% | 16.76B | Sep 2021 | AVSD vs AVLV | |
| Avantis U.S. Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 84 | 15.18% | 13.74B | Sep 2019 | AVSD vs AVUS | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets ETF | Global Equities | 84 | 16.02% | 1.05B | Sep 2022 | AVSD vs AVGE | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 54 | 18.11% | 25.69B | Sep 2019 | AVSD vs AVEM | |
| Avantis International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 60 | 10.66% | 17.35B | Sep 2019 | AVSD vs AVDE | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | Global Equities | 90 | 17.85% | 394.74M | Jun 2023 | AVSD vs AVGV | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 37 | 10.42% | 1.46B | Sep 2021 | AVSD vs AVES | |
| Avantis All International Markets Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 63 | 12.18% | 666.68M | Jun 2023 | AVSD vs AVNM |
Often Compared With AVSD
Investors most often compare AVSD with DIHP, CVIE, IEFA. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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