iShares International Dividend Growth ETF (IGRO) 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 IGRO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IGRO
IGRO charges 0.15% annually. There are 17 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 | IGRO vs VEA | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | IGRO vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.01B | Apr 2007 | IGRO vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | IGRO vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.90B | Mar 2017 | IGRO vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IGRO
IGRO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 55. There are 76 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 93 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | IGRO vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 91 | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | IGRO vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 90 | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | IGRO vs IFLO | |
| John Hancock International High Dividend ETF | 88 | 10.95M | Dec 2022 | IGRO vs JHID | |
| JPMorgan International Value ETF | 88 | 3.23B | Sep 2023 | IGRO vs JIVE |
Top Performing IGRO Alternatives (YTD)
IGRO is at 10.83% YTD. There are 82 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 37.73%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 37.73% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | IGRO vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 30.63% | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | IGRO vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 28.49% | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | IGRO vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 24.45% | 919.81M | Jun 2007 | IGRO vs IDHQ | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 22.43% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | IGRO vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IGRO
IGRO has 12.56% 1-year volatility. There are 15 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.34%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.34% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | IGRO vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.73% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | IGRO vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.14% | 159.94M | Aug 2013 | IGRO vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.62% | 5.14B | Oct 2011 | IGRO vs EFAV | |
| Hartford Multifactor Developed Markets (ex-US) ETF | 10.90% | 1.56B | Feb 2015 | IGRO vs RODM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IGRO
IGRO has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.00%. There are 32 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 | IGRO vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | IGRO vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | IGRO vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | IGRO vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 523.46M | Jun 2013 | IGRO vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.95% | 97.69B | May 2020 | IGRO vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -26.71% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | IGRO vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 91 | 76.35% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | IGRO vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.73% | 894.38B | May 2000 | IGRO vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 88 | 12.80% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | IGRO vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 15 | -1.19% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | IGRO vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 26 | -21.78% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | IGRO vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 21 | -7.85% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | IGRO vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 72 | 20.58% | 83.34B | May 2000 | IGRO vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 11.23% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | IGRO vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IGRO
Investors most often compare IGRO with VIGI, SCHY, IDV. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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