Parametric International Equity Fund (EIISX) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with EIISX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EIISX
EIISX charges 0.50% annually. There are 79 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Sep 2009 | EIISX vs FSGEX | |
| Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | EIISX vs FHLFX | |
| Fidelity Series International Growth Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | EIISX vs FIGSX | |
| Fidelity Series Overseas Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2019 | EIISX vs FSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | EIISX vs FINVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EIISX
EIISX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 57. There are 198 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 97 | — | Jul 1998 | EIISX vs GTMIX | |
| SA International Value Fund | 96 | — | Aug 1999 | EIISX vs SAHMX | |
| PIMCO RAE PLUS International Fund | 95 | — | Sep 2011 | EIISX vs PTSIX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 94 | — | Mar 1993 | EIISX vs SWRLX | |
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index F... | 94 | 20.40B | Mar 2016 | EIISX vs VIHAX |
Top Performing EIISX Alternatives (YTD)
EIISX is at 9.32% YTD. There are 316 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 22.83%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 22.83% | — | Dec 2004 | EIISX vs DCINX | |
| Pear Tree Polaris Foreign Value Fund | 21.28% | — | May 1998 | EIISX vs QFVOX | |
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 21.02% | — | Jul 1998 | EIISX vs GTMIX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 21.00% | — | Mar 1993 | EIISX vs SWRLX | |
| GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 20.64% | — | Jun 2006 | EIISX vs GIOTX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EIISX
EIISX has 11.54% 1-year volatility. There are 12 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.67%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 7.67% | — | Nov 1997 | EIISX vs FAOCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | 7.67% | — | Sep 1996 | EIISX vs FAOAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | 7.68% | — | Feb 2017 | EIISX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 7.69% | — | Apr 1990 | EIISX vs FAERX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | 7.69% | — | Jul 1995 | EIISX vs FAOIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EIISX
EIISX has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.90%. There are 28 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood AlphaFactor Tactical International Fund | -6.94% | — | Nov 2017 | EIISX vs RWIIX | |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | -6.97% | — | Jun 2008 | EIISX vs IVFIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | -7.26% | — | Feb 2017 | EIISX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | -7.28% | — | Jul 1995 | EIISX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | -7.29% | — | Sep 1996 | EIISX vs FAOAX |
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Often Compared With EIISX
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