iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF (EFV) 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 EFV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EFV
EFV charges 0.31% annually. There are 62 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 | EFV vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.31B | Apr 2020 | EFV vs BKIE | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.90B | Mar 2007 | EFV vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.07B | Apr 2007 | EFV vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 31.64B | Mar 2017 | EFV vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EFV
EFV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 88. There are 17 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 95 | 489.00M | Oct 2024 | EFV vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 95 | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | EFV vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 93 | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | EFV vs IFLO | |
| Fidelity International High Dividend ETF | 93 | 325.11M | Jan 2018 | EFV vs FIDI | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 93 | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | EFV vs IDOG |
Top Performing EFV Alternatives (YTD)
EFV is at 16.57% YTD. There are 32 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 33.98%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 33.98% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | EFV vs IPOS | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 28.74% | 190.45M | Sep 2024 | EFV vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 27.25% | 939.30M | Jun 2007 | EFV vs IDHQ | |
| Harbor International Equity ETF | 23.91% | 7.71M | Jun 2025 | EFV vs EPIN | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 22.99% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | EFV vs IFLO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EFV
EFV has 14.39% 1-year volatility. There are 44 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.77%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 6.77% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | EFV vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 9.04% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | EFV vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 167.77M | Aug 2013 | EFV vs FID | |
| Franklin Sustainable International Equity ETF | 10.29% | 2.98M | Nov 2015 | EFV vs MCSE | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.60% | 5.44B | Oct 2011 | EFV vs EFAV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EFV
EFV has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.90%. There are 64 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 | EFV vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | EFV vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | EFV vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | EFV vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | EFV vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $869B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.13% | 99.95B | May 2020 | EFV vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -27.17% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | EFV vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 68.76% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | EFV vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 78 | 11.75% | 869.20B | May 2000 | EFV vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 92 | 13.79% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | EFV vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 7 | -3.18% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | EFV vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 35 | -18.57% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | EFV vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -6.14% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | EFV vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 85 | 20.84% | 80.11B | May 2000 | EFV vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 77 | 12.35% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | EFV vs ACWI |
Often Compared With EFV
Investors most often compare EFV with FIVA, VOO, DFIVX. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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