MFS Blended Research International Equity ETF (BRIE) 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 BRIE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BRIE
BRIE charges 0.34% annually. There are 67 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% | 316.30B | Jul 2007 | BRIE vs VEA | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.90B | Mar 2007 | BRIE vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 39.82B | Apr 2007 | BRIE vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | BRIE vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 31.05B | Mar 2017 | BRIE vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BRIE
Among 167 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 96 | 489.00M | Oct 2024 | BRIE vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 94 | 50.75M | Nov 2016 | BRIE vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 94 | 188.09M | Jun 2025 | BRIE vs IFLO | |
| Fidelity International High Dividend ETF | 93 | 325.11M | Jan 2018 | BRIE vs FIDI | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 93 | 530.17M | Jun 2013 | BRIE vs IDOG |
Top Performing BRIE Alternatives (YTD)
BRIE is at 14.18% YTD. There are 56 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 32.73%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 32.73% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | BRIE vs IPOS | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 27.96% | 190.45M | Sep 2024 | BRIE vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 26.27% | 911.16M | Jun 2007 | BRIE vs IDHQ | |
| Harbor International Equity ETF | 23.34% | 7.58M | Jun 2025 | BRIE vs EPIN | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 22.59% | 188.09M | Jun 2025 | BRIE vs IFLO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BRIE
BRIE has 18.20% 1-year volatility. There are 149 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.80%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 6.80% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | BRIE vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 9.04% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | BRIE vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.17% | 165.46M | Aug 2013 | BRIE vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.67% | 5.26B | Oct 2011 | BRIE vs EFAV | |
| Franklin Sustainable International Equity ETF | 10.71% | 2.98M | Nov 2015 | BRIE vs MCSE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BRIE
Among 167 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | BRIE vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 50.75M | Nov 2016 | BRIE vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | BRIE vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 188.09M | Jun 2025 | BRIE vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 530.17M | Jun 2013 | BRIE vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from MFS
The 10 most viewed MFS ETFs shown here include MFSV, MFSI, MFSM and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $990M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Active Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 81 | 11.93% | — | Dec 2024 | BRIE vs MFSV | |
| MFS Active International ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 53 | 9.70% | 989.93M | Dec 2024 | BRIE vs MFSI | |
| MFS Active Intermediate Muni Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 73 | 0.59% | 83.35M | Dec 2024 | BRIE vs MFSM | |
| MFS Active Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 19 | 3.45% | 271.83M | Dec 2024 | BRIE vs MFSG | |
| MFS Blended Research Core Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | — | 14.35% | — | Oct 2025 | BRIE vs BRCE | |
| MFS Active Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 37 | -0.02% | 389.49M | Dec 2024 | BRIE vs MFSB | |
| MFS Active Mid Cap ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | — | 7.65% | — | Sep 2025 | BRIE vs MMID | |
| MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | — | — | 24.77M | Mar 2026 | BRIE vs BREE | |
| MFS Active International Value ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | — | — | 0.00 | Jun 2026 | BRIE vs MIVL | |
| MFS Blended Research Small-Mid Cap ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | — | — | 0.00 | Jun 2026 | BRIE vs BRSM |
Often Compared With BRIE
Investors most often compare BRIE with KEMX, VIDI, EIS. These 14 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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