BNY Mellon Concentrated International ETF (BKCI) 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 BKCI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BKCI
BKCI charges 0.80% annually. There are 176 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 | BKCI vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | BKCI vs BKIE | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | BKCI vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.01B | Apr 2007 | BKCI vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.90B | Mar 2017 | BKCI vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BKCI
BKCI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 15. There are 156 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 92 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | BKCI vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 90 | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | BKCI vs EFAS | |
| JPMorgan International Value ETF | 88 | 3.23B | Sep 2023 | BKCI vs JIVE | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 87 | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | BKCI vs IFLO | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 86 | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | BKCI vs CIL |
Top Performing BKCI Alternatives (YTD)
BKCI is at 3.32% YTD. There are 166 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 40.04%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 40.04% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | BKCI vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 34.48% | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | BKCI vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 31.66% | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | BKCI vs PATN | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 25.57% | 307.03M | Nov 2014 | BKCI vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 25.41% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | BKCI vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BKCI
BKCI has 14.53% 1-year volatility. There are 50 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.41%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.41% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | BKCI vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.74% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | BKCI vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 159.94M | Aug 2013 | BKCI vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.69% | 5.14B | Oct 2011 | BKCI vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.95% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | BKCI vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BKCI
BKCI has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.30%. There are 78 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 | BKCI vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | BKCI vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | BKCI vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | BKCI vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 523.46M | Jun 2013 | BKCI vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from BNY Mellon
The 10 most viewed BNY Mellon ETFs shown here include BKLC, BKAG, BKGI and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $5B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNY Mellon US Large Cap Core Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 10.87% | 5.48B | Apr 2020 | BKCI vs BKLC | |
| BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF | Total Bond Market | 34 | 0.11% | 2.15B | Apr 2020 | BKCI vs BKAG | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | Energy Equities | 74 | 14.61% | 1.14B | Nov 2022 | BKCI vs BKGI | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 67 | 22.14% | 86.15M | Apr 2020 | BKCI vs BKEM | |
| BNY Mellon High Yield Beta ETF | High Yield Bonds | 70 | 2.09% | 158.50M | Apr 2020 | BKCI vs BKHY | |
| BNY Mellon Ultra Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 1.73% | 573.14M | Aug 2021 | BKCI vs BKUI | |
| BNY Mellon US Mid Cap Core Equity ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 42 | 11.82% | 655.66M | Apr 2020 | BKCI vs BKMC | |
| BNY Mellon US Small Cap Core Equity ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 71 | 18.53% | 86.25M | Apr 2020 | BKCI vs BKSE | |
| BNY Mellon Dynamic Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 83 | 15.64% | 1.70B | Nov 2024 | BKCI vs BKDV | |
| BNY Mellon Core Plus ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | — | — | 300.48M | Jan 2026 | BKCI vs BCPL |
Often Compared With BKCI
Investors most often compare BKCI with BKCH, SCHG, BEDY. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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