Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 100 ETF (ICOW) Alternatives
Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 100 ETF (ICOW) 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 ICOW. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to ICOW
ICOW charges 0.65% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ICOW alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | Jul 20, 2007 | ICOW vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 24, 2020 | ICOW vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | Apr 26, 2007 | ICOW vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | Mar 21, 2017 | ICOW vs IDEV | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | Jan 26, 2011 | ICOW vs VXUS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ICOW
Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 96 | Apr 18, 2011 | ICOW vs FDT | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 96 | Nov 14, 2016 | ICOW vs EFAS | |
| iShares MSCI Israel ETF | 96 | Mar 26, 2008 | ICOW vs EIS | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 96 | Oct 29, 2013 | ICOW vs VIDI | |
| Jpmorgan International Value ETF | 95 | Sep 13, 2023 | ICOW vs JIVE |
Top Performing ICOW Alternatives (YTD)
ICOW alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.06% | Nov 14, 2016 | ICOW vs EFAS | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 9.83% | Apr 18, 2011 | ICOW vs FDT | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 9.35% | Apr 12, 2019 | ICOW vs KEMX | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 8.50% | Jun 27, 2013 | ICOW vs IDOG | |
| Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value E... | 8.42% | Dec 16, 2014 | ICOW vs IVAL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ICOW
ICOW alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 12.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | ICOW vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | 12.53% | Feb 12, 2008 | ICOW vs DWX | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 12.62% | Aug 23, 2013 | ICOW vs FID | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | 13.16% | Aug 24, 2016 | ICOW vs HDMV | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 13.30% | Aug 19, 2015 | ICOW vs CIL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ICOW
ICOW alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -7.14% | Oct 18, 2011 | ICOW vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | -8.59% | Feb 12, 2008 | ICOW vs DWX | |
| Fidelity International Multifactor ETF | -8.67% | Feb 26, 2019 | ICOW vs FDEV | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | -8.73% | Aug 24, 2016 | ICOW vs HDMV | |
| WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund | -8.74% | Aug 10, 2018 | ICOW vs DWMF |
Other ETFs from Pacer
Most popular Pacer ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF | Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 60 | 4.30% | Dec 16, 2016 | ICOW vs COWZ | |
| Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 40... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 58 | -4.29% | Jul 12, 2021 | ICOW vs QDPL | |
| Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 93 | 13.21% | Feb 23, 2016 | ICOW vs GCOW | |
| Pacer US Large Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 29 | -4.15% | Dec 21, 2022 | ICOW vs COWG | |
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 59 | 1.28% | Jun 16, 2017 | ICOW vs CALF | |
| Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ... | REIT | 29 | 9.80% | May 15, 2018 | ICOW vs SRVR | |
| Pacer Data and Digital Revolution ETF | Technology Equities | 70 | -2.84% | Jun 8, 2022 | ICOW vs TRFK | |
| Pacer Trendpilot US Large Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 19 | -5.61% | Jun 11, 2015 | ICOW vs PTLC | |
| Pacer Benchmark Industrial Real Estate SCTR ETF | REIT | 18 | 0.24% | May 14, 2018 | ICOW vs INDS | |
| Pacer Trendpilot 100 ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 19 | -7.23% | Jun 11, 2015 | ICOW vs PTNQ |
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