Harbor Osmosis International Resource Efficient ETF (EFFI) 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 EFFI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EFFI
EFFI charges 0.55% annually. There are 119 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 | EFFI vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.01B | Apr 2007 | EFFI vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | EFFI vs VEU | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | EFFI vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.90B | Mar 2017 | EFFI vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EFFI
EFFI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 38. There are 131 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 | EFFI vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 89 | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | EFFI vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 87 | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | EFFI vs IFLO | |
| JPMorgan International Value ETF | 87 | 3.23B | Sep 2023 | EFFI vs JIVE | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 86 | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | EFFI vs CIL |
Top Performing EFFI Alternatives (YTD)
EFFI is at 5.34% YTD. There are 157 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 | EFFI vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 32.55% | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | EFFI vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 29.79% | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | EFFI vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 23.96% | 919.81M | Jun 2007 | EFFI vs IDHQ | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 23.36% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | EFFI vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EFFI
EFFI has 14.91% 1-year volatility. There are 61 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.43%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.43% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | EFFI vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.74% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | EFFI vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 159.94M | Aug 2013 | EFFI vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.70% | 5.14B | Oct 2011 | EFFI vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.94% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | EFFI vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EFFI
EFFI has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.55%. There are 49 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 | EFFI vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | EFFI vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | EFFI vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | EFFI vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 523.46M | Jun 2013 | EFFI vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Harbor
The 10 most viewed Harbor ETFs shown here include HGER, HAPI, GDIV and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Commodity All-Weather Strategy ETF | Commodities | 71 | 25.42% | 3.46B | Feb 2022 | EFFI vs HGER | |
| Harbor Corporate Culture ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | 9.39% | 490.42M | Oct 2022 | EFFI vs HAPI | |
| Harbor Dividend Growth Leaders ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 70 | 12.41% | 233.70M | Jul 2013 | EFFI vs GDIV | |
| Harbor International Compounders ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 12 | -2.08% | 473.84M | Sep 2022 | EFFI vs OSEA | |
| Harbor Health Care ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 42 | 7.43% | 43.49M | Nov 2022 | EFFI vs MEDI | |
| Harbor Long-Short Equity ETF | Long-Short | 71 | 23.57% | 16.40M | Dec 2023 | EFFI vs LSEQ | |
| Harbor Scientific Alpha High-Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 67 | 2.38% | 149.42M | Sep 2021 | EFFI vs SIHY | |
| Harbor Long-Term Growers ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 23 | 5.29% | 1.18B | Feb 2022 | EFFI vs WINN | |
| Harbor Scientific Alpha Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 67 | 1.23% | 33.64M | Sep 2021 | EFFI vs SIFI | |
| Harbor Human Capital Factor US Small Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 19.15% | 171.18M | Apr 2023 | EFFI vs HAPS |
Often Compared With EFFI
Investors most often compare EFFI with FDT, RODM, YCS. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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