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 37 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% | 304.30B | Jul 2007 | GSIE vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.24B | Apr 2020 | GSIE vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.50B | Apr 2007 | GSIE vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 90.70B | Mar 2007 | GSIE vs VEU | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.65B | Mar 2017 | GSIE vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GSIE
GSIE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 38. There are 115 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 91 | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | GSIE vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 91 | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | GSIE vs PATN | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 90 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | GSIE vs VIDI | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | 84 | 264.85M | Jan 2014 | GSIE vs DBAW | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 84 | 1.85B | Jun 2017 | GSIE vs ICOW |
Top Performing GSIE Alternatives (YTD)
GSIE is at 6.51% YTD. There are 137 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 42.26%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 42.26% | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | GSIE vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 40.52% | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | GSIE vs PATN | |
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 40.15% | 5.25M | Oct 2014 | GSIE vs IPOS | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 34.41% | 218.28M | Nov 2014 | GSIE vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 32.49% | 117.00M | Jan 2022 | GSIE vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GSIE
GSIE has 14.15% 1-year volatility. There are 52 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 8.19% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | GSIE vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.43% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | GSIE vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 164.97M | Aug 2013 | GSIE vs FID | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 10.35% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | GSIE vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.60% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | GSIE vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GSIE
GSIE has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.76%. There are 56 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% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | GSIE vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | GSIE vs BUFI | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -6.46% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | GSIE vs EFAV | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 543.79M | 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 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $16B.
Often Compared With GSIE
Investors most often compare GSIE with VXUS, QEFA, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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