Horizon International Equity ETF (FRGN) 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 FRGN. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FRGN
FRGN charges 0.75% annually. There are 178 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 | FRGN vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | FRGN vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.01B | Apr 2007 | FRGN vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | FRGN vs VEU | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.90B | Mar 2017 | FRGN vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FRGN
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 | FRGN vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 91 | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | FRGN vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 90 | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | FRGN vs IFLO | |
| John Hancock International High Dividend ETF | 88 | 10.95M | Dec 2022 | FRGN vs JHID | |
| JPMorgan International Value ETF | 88 | 3.23B | Sep 2023 | FRGN vs JIVE |
Top Performing FRGN Alternatives (YTD)
FRGN is at 20.21% YTD. There are 7 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 | FRGN vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 30.63% | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | FRGN vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 28.49% | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | FRGN vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 24.45% | 919.81M | Jun 2007 | FRGN vs IDHQ | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 22.43% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | FRGN vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FRGN
FRGN has 22.05% 1-year volatility. There are 182 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 | FRGN vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.73% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | FRGN vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.14% | 159.94M | Aug 2013 | FRGN vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.62% | 5.14B | Oct 2011 | FRGN vs EFAV | |
| Hartford Multifactor Developed Markets (ex-US) ETF | 10.90% | 1.56B | Feb 2015 | FRGN vs RODM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FRGN
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 | FRGN vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | FRGN vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | FRGN vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | FRGN vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 523.46M | Jun 2013 | FRGN vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Horizon
The 10 most viewed Horizon ETFs shown here include BCDF, MEDX, NVIR and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $411M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | Cryptocurrency | 13 | 4.63% | 22.57M | Aug 2022 | FRGN vs BCDF | |
| Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 59 | 6.55% | 18.92M | Sep 1999 | FRGN vs MEDX | |
| Horizon Kinetics Energy Remediation ETF | Energy Equities | 65 | 18.96% | 5.75M | Feb 2023 | FRGN vs NVIR | |
| Horizon Kinetics SPAC Active ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 24 | 3.62% | 10.11M | Jun 2007 | FRGN vs SPAQ | |
| Horizon Landmark ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 98 | 1.91% | 210.01M | Jan 2025 | FRGN vs BENJ | |
| Horizon International Managed Risk ETF | Tactical Allocation | — | 17.47% | 410.55M | Dec 2025 | FRGN vs SFTX | |
| Horizon Kinetics Japan Owner Operator ETF | Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities | 6 | -5.52% | — | May 2025 | FRGN vs JAPN | |
| Horizon Expedition Plus ETF | Derivative Income | 47 | 9.55% | 133.99M | Jan 2025 | FRGN vs HBTA | |
| Horizon NASDAQ-100 Defined Risk ETF | Equity Hedged, Nasdaq-100 | 45 | 10.23% | 79.22M | Jul 2025 | FRGN vs QGRD | |
| Horizon Digital Frontier ETF | Technology Equities | 30 | 10.06% | 98.39M | Jul 2025 | FRGN vs YNOT |
Often Compared With FRGN
Investors most often compare FRGN with SMOX, SFTY, DIVN. These 12 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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