iShares MSCI Israel ETF (EIS) 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 EIS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EIS
EIS charges 0.59% annually. There are 140 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 | EIS vs VEA | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | EIS vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.01B | Apr 2007 | EIS vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | EIS vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.90B | Mar 2017 | EIS vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EIS
EIS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 48. There are 97 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 92 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | EIS vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 90 | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | EIS vs EFAS | |
| JPMorgan International Value ETF | 88 | 3.23B | Sep 2023 | EIS vs JIVE | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 88 | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | EIS vs IFLO | |
| John Hancock International High Dividend ETF | 87 | 10.95M | Dec 2022 | EIS vs JHID |
Top Performing EIS Alternatives (YTD)
EIS is at 9.87% YTD. There are 112 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 40.04%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 40.04% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | EIS vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 34.48% | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | EIS vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 31.66% | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | EIS vs PATN | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 25.57% | 307.03M | Nov 2014 | EIS vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 25.41% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | EIS vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EIS
EIS has 23.01% 1-year volatility. There are 181 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.41%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.41% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | EIS vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.73% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | EIS vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 159.94M | Aug 2013 | EIS vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.69% | 5.14B | Oct 2011 | EIS vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.95% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | EIS vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EIS
EIS has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.90%. There are 152 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 | EIS vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | EIS vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | EIS vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | EIS vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 523.46M | Jun 2013 | EIS 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 $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.92% | 97.69B | May 2020 | EIS vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -26.32% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | EIS vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 94 | 88.79% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | EIS vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.84% | 894.38B | May 2000 | EIS vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 14 | -1.35% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | EIS vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 83 | 11.23% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | EIS vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 29 | -17.46% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | EIS vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 24 | -6.04% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | EIS vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 68 | 20.14% | 83.34B | May 2000 | EIS vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 65 | 11.64% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | EIS vs ACWI |
Often Compared With EIS
Investors most often compare EIS with ISRA, IZRL, SPY. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
Compare EIS with Any Fund or Stock
Compare EIS with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.
Pair EIS with funds that move differently
iShares MSCI Israel ETF alternatives help with substitution. Diversifiers are the next step when you want funds with lower historical correlation to EIS.
Explore EIS Diversifiers