Capital Group International Focus Equity ETF (CGXU) 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 CGXU. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CGXU
CGXU charges 0.54% annually. There are 109 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% | 304.30B | Jul 2007 | CGXU vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.50B | Apr 2007 | CGXU vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 90.70B | Mar 2007 | CGXU vs VEU | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.24B | Apr 2020 | CGXU vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.65B | Mar 2017 | CGXU vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CGXU
CGXU has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 62. There are 44 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 91 | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | CGXU vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 91 | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | CGXU vs PATN | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 90 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | CGXU vs VIDI | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | 84 | 264.85M | Jan 2014 | CGXU vs DBAW | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 84 | 1.85B | Jun 2017 | CGXU vs ICOW |
Top Performing CGXU Alternatives (YTD)
CGXU is at 19.90% YTD. There are 14 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 42.26%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 42.26% | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | CGXU vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 40.52% | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | CGXU vs PATN | |
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 40.15% | 5.25M | Oct 2014 | CGXU vs IPOS | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 34.41% | 218.28M | Nov 2014 | CGXU vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 32.49% | 117.00M | Jan 2022 | CGXU vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CGXU
CGXU has 19.83% 1-year volatility. There are 163 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 8.19% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | CGXU vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.43% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | CGXU vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 164.97M | Aug 2013 | CGXU vs FID | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 10.35% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | CGXU vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.60% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | CGXU vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CGXU
CGXU has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.14%. There are 143 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 | CGXU vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | CGXU vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | CGXU vs BUFI | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -6.46% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | CGXU vs EFAV | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 543.79M | Jun 2013 | CGXU vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Capital Group
The 10 most viewed Capital Group ETFs shown here include CGDV, CGGR, CGDG and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $35B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Dividend Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 76 | 11.89% | 35.12B | Feb 2022 | CGXU vs CGDV | |
| Capital Group Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 35 | 6.30% | 24.25B | Feb 2022 | CGXU vs CGGR | |
| Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF | Global Equities | 42 | 4.98% | 5.06B | Sep 2023 | CGXU vs CGDG | |
| Capital Group Core Balanced ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 55 | 7.45% | 6.65B | Sep 2023 | CGXU vs CGBL | |
| Capital Group Core Plus Income ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 45 | 0.33% | 7.83B | Feb 2022 | CGXU vs CGCP | |
| Capital Group U.S. Multi-Sector Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 63 | 1.54% | 4.91B | Oct 2022 | CGXU vs CGMS | |
| Capital Group Core Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 60 | 9.93% | 10.83B | Feb 2022 | CGXU vs CGUS | |
| Capital Group Global Growth Equity ETF | Global Equities | 65 | 19.37% | 11.24B | Feb 2022 | CGXU vs CGGO | |
| Capital Group International Core Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 58 | 12.85% | 1.84B | Jun 2024 | CGXU vs CGIC | |
| Capital Group Conservative Equity ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 49 | 5.95% | 1.75B | Jun 2024 | CGXU vs CGCV |
Often Compared With CGXU
Investors most often compare CGXU with CGIE, VXUS, OSEA. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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