VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF (CIL) 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 CIL. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CIL
CIL charges 0.45% annually. There are 93 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 | CIL vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.01B | Apr 2007 | CIL vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | CIL vs VEU | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | CIL vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.90B | Mar 2017 | CIL vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CIL
CIL has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 86. There are 4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 91 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | CIL vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 89 | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | CIL vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 87 | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | CIL vs IFLO | |
| JPMorgan International Value ETF | 87 | 3.23B | Sep 2023 | CIL vs JIVE | |
| John Hancock International High Dividend ETF | 85 | 10.95M | Dec 2022 | CIL vs JHID |
Top Performing CIL Alternatives (YTD)
CIL is at 5.44% YTD. There are 156 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 39.37%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 39.37% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | CIL vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 32.55% | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | CIL vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 29.79% | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | CIL vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 23.96% | 919.81M | Jun 2007 | CIL vs IDHQ | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 23.36% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | CIL vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CIL
CIL has 7.43% 1-year volatility. No ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category have lower 1-year volatility; the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 8.74%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.74% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | CIL vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 159.94M | Aug 2013 | CIL vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.70% | 5.14B | Oct 2011 | CIL vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.94% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | CIL vs EFAS | |
| Hartford Multifactor Developed Markets (ex-US) ETF | 10.99% | 1.56B | Feb 2015 | CIL vs RODM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CIL
CIL has a 1-year max drawdown of -4.60%. No ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -5.30%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | CIL vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | CIL vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | CIL vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 523.46M | Jun 2013 | CIL vs IDOG | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | -6.66% | 5.14B | Oct 2011 | CIL vs EFAV |
Other ETFs from Crestview
The 5 most viewed Crestview ETFs shown here include VSMV, VSDA, CDL and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $730M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | Volatility Hedged Equity, Multi-factor | 92 | 9.68% | 155.19M | Jun 2017 | CIL vs VSMV | |
| VictoryShares Dividend Accelerator ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 37 | 11.78% | 239.91M | Apr 2017 | CIL vs VSDA | |
| VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 83 | 17.30% | 396.21M | Jul 2015 | CIL vs CDL | |
| VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd... | Large Cap Value Equities | 83 | 17.47% | 729.63M | Jul 2014 | CIL vs CDC | |
| VictoryShares US Small Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | Small Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 53 | 14.32% | 264.62M | Jul 2015 | CIL vs CSB |
Often Compared With CIL
Investors most often compare CIL with VYMI, OVF, PPIE. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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