BNY Mellon International Equity ETF (BKIE) 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 BKIE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BKIE
BKIE charges 0.04% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | 316.30B | Jul 2007 | BKIE vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.07B | Apr 2007 | BKIE vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.90B | Mar 2007 | BKIE vs VEU | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 31.64B | Mar 2017 | BKIE vs IDEV | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | 0.06% | 67.17B | Nov 2009 | BKIE vs SCHF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BKIE
BKIE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 72. There are 71 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 95 | 489.00M | Oct 2024 | BKIE vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 95 | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | BKIE vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 93 | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | BKIE vs IFLO | |
| Fidelity International High Dividend ETF | 93 | 325.11M | Jan 2018 | BKIE vs FIDI | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 93 | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | BKIE vs CIL |
Top Performing BKIE Alternatives (YTD)
BKIE is at 12.14% YTD. There are 97 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 33.98%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 33.98% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | BKIE vs IPOS | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 28.74% | 190.45M | Sep 2024 | BKIE vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 27.25% | 939.30M | Jun 2007 | BKIE vs IDHQ | |
| Harbor International Equity ETF | 23.91% | 7.71M | Jun 2025 | BKIE vs EPIN | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 22.99% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | BKIE vs IFLO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BKIE
BKIE has 15.24% 1-year volatility. There are 72 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.77%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 6.77% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | BKIE vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 9.04% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | BKIE vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 167.77M | Aug 2013 | BKIE vs FID | |
| Franklin Sustainable International Equity ETF | 10.29% | 2.98M | Nov 2015 | BKIE vs MCSE | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.60% | 5.44B | Oct 2011 | BKIE vs EFAV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BKIE
BKIE has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.41%. There are 84 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 | BKIE vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | BKIE vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | BKIE vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | BKIE vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | BKIE vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from BNY Mellon
The 10 most viewed BNY Mellon ETFs shown here include BKLC, BKAG, BKGI and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $5B.
Often Compared With BKIE
Investors most often compare BKIE with VXUS, VGPMX, IQLT. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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