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 96 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 | CIL vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.07B | Apr 2007 | CIL vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.31B | Apr 2020 | CIL vs BKIE | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.90B | Mar 2007 | CIL vs VEU | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 31.64B | Mar 2017 | CIL vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CIL
CIL has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 93. There are 5 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 96 | 489.00M | Oct 2024 | CIL vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 94 | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | CIL vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 94 | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | CIL vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 93 | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | CIL vs IDOG | |
| Fidelity International High Dividend ETF | 93 | 325.11M | Jan 2018 | CIL vs FIDI |
Top Performing CIL Alternatives (YTD)
CIL is at 5.44% YTD. There are 166 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 | CIL vs IPOS | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 27.96% | 190.45M | Sep 2024 | CIL vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 26.27% | 939.30M | Jun 2007 | CIL vs IDHQ | |
| Harbor International Equity ETF | 23.34% | 7.71M | Jun 2025 | CIL vs EPIN | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 22.59% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | CIL vs IFLO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CIL
CIL has 6.80% 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 9.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB International Buffer ETF | 9.04% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | CIL vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.17% | 167.77M | Aug 2013 | CIL vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.67% | 5.44B | Oct 2011 | CIL vs EFAV | |
| Franklin Sustainable International Equity ETF | 10.71% | 2.98M | Nov 2015 | CIL vs MCSE | |
| Hartford Multifactor Developed Markets (ex-US) ETF | 10.87% | 1.63B | 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% | 52.73M | 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% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | CIL vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | CIL vs IDOG | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | -6.66% | 5.44B | Oct 2011 | CIL vs EFAV |
Other ETFs from Crestview
The 5 most viewed Crestview ETFs shown here include VSMV, CDL, VSDA and span 5 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $738M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | Multi-factor, Low Volatility | 93 | 8.83% | 155.09M | Jun 2017 | CIL vs VSMV | |
| VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | Dividend, Low Volatility | 88 | 17.17% | 400.62M | Jul 2015 | CIL vs CDL | |
| VictoryShares Dividend Accelerator ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 54 | 13.64% | 245.63M | Apr 2017 | CIL vs VSDA | |
| VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd... | Low Volatility | 89 | 17.48% | 737.76M | Jul 2014 | CIL vs CDC | |
| VictoryShares US Small Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | Small Cap Blend Equities, Dividend, Low Volatility | 75 | 15.23% | 269.43M | Jul 2015 | CIL vs CSB |
Often Compared With CIL
Investors most often compare CIL with VYMI, OVF, PPIE. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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