Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF (GSIE) 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 GSIE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GSIE
GSIE charges 0.25% annually. There are 40 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 | GSIE vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.31B | Apr 2020 | GSIE vs BKIE | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.90B | Mar 2007 | GSIE vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.07B | Apr 2007 | GSIE vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 31.64B | Mar 2017 | GSIE vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GSIE
GSIE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 70. There are 84 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 96 | 489.00M | Oct 2024 | GSIE vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 94 | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | GSIE vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 94 | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | GSIE vs IFLO | |
| Fidelity International High Dividend ETF | 93 | 325.11M | Jan 2018 | GSIE vs FIDI | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 93 | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | GSIE vs IDOG |
Top Performing GSIE Alternatives (YTD)
GSIE is at 11.28% YTD. There are 114 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 32.73%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 32.73% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | GSIE vs IPOS | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 27.96% | 190.45M | Sep 2024 | GSIE vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 26.27% | 939.30M | Jun 2007 | GSIE vs IDHQ | |
| Harbor International Equity ETF | 23.34% | 7.71M | Jun 2025 | GSIE vs EPIN | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 22.59% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | GSIE vs IFLO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GSIE
GSIE has 14.58% 1-year volatility. There are 53 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.80%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 6.80% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | GSIE vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 9.04% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | GSIE vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.17% | 167.77M | Aug 2013 | GSIE vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.67% | 5.44B | Oct 2011 | GSIE vs EFAV | |
| Franklin Sustainable International Equity ETF | 10.71% | 2.98M | Nov 2015 | GSIE vs MCSE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GSIE
GSIE has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.76%. There are 59 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 | GSIE vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | GSIE vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | GSIE vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | GSIE vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | GSIE vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Goldman Sachs
The 10 most viewed Goldman Sachs ETFs shown here include GPIQ, GPIX, AAAU and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $15B.
Often Compared With GSIE
Investors most often compare GSIE with VXUS, DBAW, ICOW. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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