iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF (IDEV) 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 IDEV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IDEV
IDEV charges 0.05% annually. There are 4 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 | IDEV vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 41.37B | Apr 2007 | IDEV vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | IDEV vs VEU | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.25B | Apr 2020 | IDEV vs BKIE | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | 0.06% | 67.19B | Nov 2009 | IDEV vs SCHF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IDEV
IDEV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 52. There are 84 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 | 137.31M | Apr 2019 | IDEV vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 91 | 145.53M | Sep 2024 | IDEV vs PATN | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 89 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | IDEV vs VIDI | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | 88 | 271.57M | Jan 2014 | IDEV vs DBAW | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF | 88 | 355.60M | Jun 2015 | IDEV vs HAWX |
Top Performing IDEV Alternatives (YTD)
IDEV is at 10.38% YTD. There are 106 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 55.22%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 55.22% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | IDEV vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 46.93% | 137.31M | Apr 2019 | IDEV vs KEMX | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 46.30% | 241.42M | Nov 2014 | IDEV vs FPXI | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 42.01% | 145.53M | Sep 2024 | IDEV vs PATN | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 36.44% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | IDEV vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IDEV
IDEV has 14.97% 1-year volatility. There are 64 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.68%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.68% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | IDEV vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.58% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | IDEV vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.31% | 160.79M | Aug 2013 | IDEV vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.59% | 5.07B | Oct 2011 | IDEV vs EFAV | |
| Hartford Multifactor Developed Markets (ex-US) ETF | 10.94% | 1.57B | Feb 2015 | IDEV vs RODM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IDEV
IDEV has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.20%. There are 74 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 | IDEV vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.48M | Nov 2016 | IDEV vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | IDEV vs BUFI | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 518.88M | Jun 2013 | IDEV vs IDOG | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | -6.49% | 5.07B | Oct 2011 | IDEV vs EFAV |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, IVV and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $838B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.70% | 95.28B | May 2020 | IDEV vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 3 | -26.49% | 48.04B | Jan 2024 | IDEV vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 69 | 9.76% | 837.93B | May 2000 | IDEV vs IVV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 96 | 117.74% | 46.67B | Jul 2001 | IDEV vs SOXX | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 14 | 0.64% | 41.34B | Jul 2002 | IDEV vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 77 | 8.84% | 41.89B | Jun 2014 | IDEV vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 36 | -8.55% | 32.53B | Apr 2006 | IDEV vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 24 | -2.92% | 64.29B | Jan 2005 | IDEV vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 72 | 21.64% | 81.35B | May 2000 | IDEV vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 69 | 12.10% | 32.95B | Mar 2008 | IDEV vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IDEV
Investors most often compare IDEV with VYMI, IEFA, IXUS. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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