Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF (IMOM) Alternatives

Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF (IMOM) 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 IMOM. 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 IMOM

IMOM charges 0.59% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IMOM alternatives.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	Inception
VEA	Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF	0.03%	Jul 20, 2007	IMOM vs VEA
BKIE	BNY Mellon International Equity ETF	0.04%	Apr 24, 2020	IMOM vs BKIE
SPDW	SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF	0.04%	Apr 26, 2007	IMOM vs SPDW
IDEV	iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ...	0.05%	Mar 21, 2017	IMOM vs IDEV
VXUS	Vanguard Total International Stock ETF	0.05%	Jan 26, 2011	IMOM vs VXUS

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IMOM

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
FDT	First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund	96	Apr 18, 2011	IMOM vs FDT
EFAS	Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF	96	Nov 14, 2016	IMOM vs EFAS
EIS	iShares MSCI Israel ETF	96	Mar 26, 2008	IMOM vs EIS
VIDI	Vident International Equity Fund	96	Oct 29, 2013	IMOM vs VIDI
JIVE	Jpmorgan International Value ETF	95	Sep 13, 2023	IMOM vs JIVE

Top Performing IMOM Alternatives (YTD)

IMOM alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	Inception
EFAS	Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF	10.06%	Nov 14, 2016	IMOM vs EFAS
FDT	First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund	9.83%	Apr 18, 2011	IMOM vs FDT
ICOW	Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10...	9.82%	Jun 16, 2017	IMOM vs ICOW
KEMX	KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E...	9.35%	Apr 12, 2019	IMOM vs KEMX
IDOG	ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF	8.50%	Jun 27, 2013	IMOM vs IDOG

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IMOM

IMOM alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	Inception
EFAV	iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF	12.22%	Oct 18, 2011	IMOM vs EFAV
DWX	SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF	12.53%	Feb 12, 2008	IMOM vs DWX
FID	First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats...	12.62%	Aug 23, 2013	IMOM vs FID
HDMV	First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I...	13.16%	Aug 24, 2016	IMOM vs HDMV
CIL	VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF	13.30%	Aug 19, 2015	IMOM vs CIL

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IMOM

IMOM alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	Inception
EFAV	iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF	-7.14%	Oct 18, 2011	IMOM vs EFAV
DWX	SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF	-8.59%	Feb 12, 2008	IMOM vs DWX
FDEV	Fidelity International Multifactor ETF	-8.67%	Feb 26, 2019	IMOM vs FDEV
HDMV	First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I...	-8.73%	Aug 24, 2016	IMOM vs HDMV
DWMF	WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund	-8.74%	Aug 10, 2018	IMOM vs DWMF

Other ETFs from EMPIRICAL FINANCE LLC

Most popular EMPIRICAL FINANCE LLC ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
VMOT	Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF	Global Equities	85	6.19%	May 3, 2017	IMOM vs VMOT
MBOX	Freedom Day Dividend ETF	Actively Managed, Dividend	47	5.04%	May 5, 2021	IMOM vs MBOX

Often Compared With IMOM

What investors most often compare with IMOM, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
IMTM	iShares MSCI Intl Momentum Factor ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	78	0.10%	Jan 13, 2015	IMOM vs IMTM
IVAL	Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value E...	Foreign Large Cap Equities	92	8.42%	Dec 16, 2014	IMOM vs IVAL
AVDV	Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF	Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities	96	6.39%	Sep 24, 2019	IMOM vs AVDV
VOO	Vanguard S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	65	-4.42%	Sep 7, 2010	IMOM vs VOO
SPY	State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	64	-4.37%	Jan 22, 1993	IMOM vs SPY
OSEA	Harbor International Compounders ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	34	-4.30%	Sep 6, 2022	IMOM vs OSEA
DGS	WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund	Emerging Markets Diversified, Dividend	87	5.34%	Oct 30, 2007	IMOM vs DGS
FEZ	SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF	Europe Equities	51	-3.44%	Oct 21, 2002	IMOM vs FEZ
FLJP	Franklin FTSE Japan ETF	Japan Equities	79	5.02%	Nov 2, 2017	IMOM vs FLJP
AVES	Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF	Emerging Markets Equities, Actively Managed	86	2.97%	Sep 28, 2021	IMOM vs AVES
AVDE	Avantis International Equity ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	90	3.18%	Sep 24, 2019	IMOM vs AVDE
MEMX	Matthews Emerging Markets Ex China Active ETF	Emerging Markets Diversified	94	6.51%	Jan 10, 2023	IMOM vs MEMX
DSTIX	BNY Mellon Short Term Income Fund	Short-Term Bond	89	-0.59%	Aug 18, 1992	IMOM vs DSTIX
IDMO	Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF	Global Equities	84	-0.82%	Feb 24, 2012	IMOM vs IDMO
SPMO	Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF	S&P 500	66	-5.78%	Oct 9, 2015	IMOM vs SPMO
LVHI	Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid...	Volatility Hedged Equity, Dividend	95	10.54%	Jul 27, 2016	IMOM vs LVHI
QMOM	Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF	Mid Cap Growth Equities, Actively Managed	43	4.62%	Dec 2, 2015	IMOM vs QMOM
VT	Vanguard Total World Stock ETF	Global Equities	77	-1.71%	Jun 24, 2008	IMOM vs VT
NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation		83	-6.48%	—	IMOM vs NVDA

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