Eventide International ETF (ESIM) 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 ESIM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ESIM
ESIM charges 0.59% annually. There are 143 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 | ESIM vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.01B | Apr 2007 | ESIM vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | ESIM vs VEU | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | ESIM vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.90B | Mar 2017 | ESIM vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ESIM
Among 169 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 93 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | ESIM vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 91 | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | ESIM vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 90 | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | ESIM vs IFLO | |
| John Hancock International High Dividend ETF | 88 | 10.95M | Dec 2022 | ESIM vs JHID | |
| JPMorgan International Value ETF | 88 | 3.23B | Sep 2023 | ESIM vs JIVE |
Top Performing ESIM Alternatives (YTD)
ESIM is at 15.32% YTD. There are 22 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 37.73%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 37.73% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | ESIM vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 30.63% | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | ESIM vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 28.49% | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | ESIM vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 24.45% | 919.81M | Jun 2007 | ESIM vs IDHQ | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 22.43% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | ESIM vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ESIM
ESIM has 17.36% 1-year volatility. There are 141 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.34%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.34% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | ESIM vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.73% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | ESIM vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.14% | 159.94M | Aug 2013 | ESIM vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.62% | 5.14B | Oct 2011 | ESIM vs EFAV | |
| Hartford Multifactor Developed Markets (ex-US) ETF | 10.90% | 1.56B | Feb 2015 | ESIM vs RODM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ESIM
Among 169 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | ESIM vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | ESIM vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | ESIM vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | ESIM vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 523.46M | Jun 2013 | ESIM vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Eventide
The 4 most viewed Eventide ETFs shown here include ELCV, ESUM, ESLV and span 3 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $151M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eventide High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 88 | 21.70% | 150.61M | Sep 2024 | ESIM vs ELCV | |
| Eventide US Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | — | 12.92% | 129.00M | Dec 2024 | ESIM vs ESUM | |
| Eventide Large Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | — | 14.43% | 735.62K | Sep 2025 | ESIM vs ESLV | |
| Eventide Large Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | — | 12.92% | 1.04M | Sep 2025 | ESIM vs ESLG |
Often Compared With ESIM
Investors most often compare ESIM with FDT, EIS, VIDI. These 9 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 65 | 14.96% | 1.29B | Apr 2011 | ESIM vs FDT | |
| iShares MSCI Israel ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 47 | 10.16% | 875.56M | Mar 2008 | ESIM vs EIS | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 17.04% | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | ESIM vs VIDI | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 37 | 21.40% | 307.03M | Nov 2014 | ESIM vs FPXI | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 73 | 11.02% | 1.75B | Jun 2017 | ESIM vs ICOW | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 83 | 14.93% | 271.91M | Jan 2014 | ESIM vs DBAW | |
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 84 | 14.60% | 20.50B | Feb 2016 | ESIM vs VYMI | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 81 | 14.79% | 349.30M | Jun 2015 | ESIM vs HAWX | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | Technology Equities | 51 | 21.67% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | ESIM vs FTEC |
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