iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF (EFAV) Alternatives
iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF (EFAV) 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 EFAV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to EFAV
EFAV charges 0.20% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EFAV alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | Jul 20, 2007 | EFAV vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 24, 2020 | EFAV vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | Apr 26, 2007 | EFAV vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | Mar 21, 2017 | EFAV vs IDEV | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | Jan 26, 2011 | EFAV vs VXUS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EFAV
Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 96 | Apr 18, 2011 | EFAV vs FDT | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 96 | Nov 14, 2016 | EFAV vs EFAS | |
| iShares MSCI Israel ETF | 96 | Mar 26, 2008 | EFAV vs EIS | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 96 | Oct 29, 2013 | EFAV vs VIDI | |
| Jpmorgan International Value ETF | 95 | Sep 13, 2023 | EFAV vs JIVE |
Top Performing EFAV Alternatives (YTD)
EFAV alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.06% | Nov 14, 2016 | EFAV vs EFAS | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 9.83% | Apr 18, 2011 | EFAV vs FDT | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 9.82% | Jun 16, 2017 | EFAV vs ICOW | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 9.35% | Apr 12, 2019 | EFAV vs KEMX | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 8.50% | Jun 27, 2013 | EFAV vs IDOG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EFAV
EFAV alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | 12.53% | Feb 12, 2008 | EFAV vs DWX | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 12.62% | Aug 23, 2013 | EFAV vs FID | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | 13.16% | Aug 24, 2016 | EFAV vs HDMV | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 13.30% | Aug 19, 2015 | EFAV vs CIL | |
| Hartford Multifactor Developed Markets (ex-US) ETF | 13.37% | Feb 25, 2015 | EFAV vs RODM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EFAV
EFAV alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | -8.59% | Feb 12, 2008 | EFAV vs DWX | |
| Fidelity International Multifactor ETF | -8.67% | Feb 26, 2019 | EFAV vs FDEV | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | -8.73% | Aug 24, 2016 | EFAV vs HDMV | |
| WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund | -8.74% | Aug 10, 2018 | EFAV vs DWMF | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | -8.93% | Aug 23, 2013 | EFAV vs FID |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | EFAV vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | EFAV vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | EFAV vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | EFAV vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | EFAV vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | EFAV vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | EFAV vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | EFAV vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | EFAV vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | EFAV vs ACWI |
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