Goldman Sachs MarketBeta(R) Total International Equity ETF (GXUS) 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 GXUS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GXUS
GXUS charges 0.18% annually. There are 21 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 | GXUS vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.31B | Apr 2020 | GXUS vs BKIE | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.90B | Mar 2007 | GXUS vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.07B | Apr 2007 | GXUS vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 31.64B | Mar 2017 | GXUS vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GXUS
GXUS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 67. There are 69 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 95 | 489.00M | Oct 2024 | GXUS vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 93 | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | GXUS vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 93 | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | GXUS vs IFLO | |
| John Hancock International High Dividend ETF | 92 | 11.32M | Dec 2022 | GXUS vs JHID | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 91 | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | GXUS vs IDOG |
Top Performing GXUS Alternatives (YTD)
GXUS is at 16.78% YTD. There are 43 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 38.69%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 38.69% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | GXUS vs IPOS | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 32.10% | 190.45M | Sep 2024 | GXUS vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 28.92% | 939.30M | Jun 2007 | GXUS vs IDHQ | |
| Harbor International Equity ETF | 26.09% | 7.71M | Jun 2025 | GXUS vs EPIN | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 25.79% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | GXUS vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GXUS
GXUS has 17.15% 1-year volatility. There are 134 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.75%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 6.75% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | GXUS vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 9.04% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | GXUS vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 167.77M | Aug 2013 | GXUS vs FID | |
| Franklin Sustainable International Equity ETF | 10.27% | 2.98M | Nov 2015 | GXUS vs MCSE | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.58% | 5.44B | Oct 2011 | GXUS vs EFAV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GXUS
GXUS has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.46%. There are 89 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 | GXUS vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | GXUS vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | GXUS vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | GXUS vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | GXUS vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Goldman Sachs
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Often Compared With GXUS
Investors most often compare GXUS with VXUS, GVUS, VYMI. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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