Capital Group International Core Equity ETF (CGIC) 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 CGIC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CGIC
CGIC charges 0.54% annually. There are 117 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 | CGIC vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.31B | Apr 2020 | CGIC vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.07B | Apr 2007 | CGIC vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.90B | Mar 2007 | CGIC vs VEU | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 31.64B | Mar 2017 | CGIC vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CGIC
CGIC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 71. There are 76 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 | CGIC vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 95 | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | CGIC vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 93 | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | CGIC vs IFLO | |
| Fidelity International High Dividend ETF | 93 | 325.11M | Jan 2018 | CGIC vs FIDI | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 93 | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | CGIC vs IDOG |
Top Performing CGIC Alternatives (YTD)
CGIC is at 12.31% YTD. There are 91 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 | CGIC vs IPOS | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 28.74% | 190.45M | Sep 2024 | CGIC vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 27.25% | 939.30M | Jun 2007 | CGIC vs IDHQ | |
| Harbor International Equity ETF | 23.91% | 7.71M | Jun 2025 | CGIC vs EPIN | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 22.99% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | CGIC vs IFLO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CGIC
CGIC has 16.74% 1-year volatility. There are 119 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 | CGIC vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 9.04% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | CGIC vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 167.77M | Aug 2013 | CGIC vs FID | |
| Franklin Sustainable International Equity ETF | 10.29% | 2.98M | Nov 2015 | CGIC vs MCSE | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.60% | 5.44B | Oct 2011 | CGIC vs EFAV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CGIC
CGIC has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.30%. There are 79 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 | CGIC vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | CGIC vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | CGIC vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | CGIC vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | CGIC vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Capital Group
The 10 most viewed Capital Group ETFs shown here include CGDV, CGGR, CGDG and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $37B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Dividend Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 85 | 15.82% | 37.18B | Feb 2022 | CGIC vs CGDV | |
| Capital Group Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 28 | 2.98% | 23.64B | Feb 2022 | CGIC vs CGGR | |
| Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF | Global Equities | 73 | 9.03% | 5.49B | Sep 2023 | CGIC vs CGDG | |
| Capital Group Core Balanced ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 59 | 7.35% | 7.22B | Sep 2023 | CGIC vs CGBL | |
| Capital Group Core Plus Income ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 28 | -0.26% | 8.44B | Feb 2022 | CGIC vs CGCP | |
| Capital Group U.S. Multi-Sector Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 50 | 1.37% | 5.35B | Oct 2022 | CGIC vs CGMS | |
| Capital Group Core Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 70 | 13.18% | 11.45B | Feb 2022 | CGIC vs CGUS | |
| Capital Group Global Growth Equity ETF | Global Equities, Actively Managed | 54 | 15.18% | 11.30B | Feb 2022 | CGIC vs CGGO | |
| Capital Group Conservative Equity ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 72 | 10.20% | 1.98B | Jun 2024 | CGIC vs CGCV | |
| Capital Group International Focus Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 65 | 15.45% | 6.18B | Feb 2022 | CGIC vs CGXU |
Often Compared With CGIC
Investors most often compare CGIC with AVNM, DFIV, CGNG. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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