Main International ETF (INTL) 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 INTL. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to INTL
INTL charges 1.04% annually. There are 198 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 | INTL vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.31B | Apr 2020 | INTL vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.07B | Apr 2007 | INTL vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.90B | Mar 2007 | INTL vs VEU | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 31.64B | Mar 2017 | INTL vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to INTL
INTL has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 56. There are 124 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 96 | 489.00M | Oct 2024 | INTL vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 94 | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | INTL vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 94 | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | INTL vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 93 | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | INTL vs IDOG | |
| Fidelity International High Dividend ETF | 93 | 325.11M | Jan 2018 | INTL vs FIDI |
Top Performing INTL Alternatives (YTD)
INTL is at 9.45% YTD. There are 143 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 32.73%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 32.73% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | INTL vs IPOS | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 27.96% | 190.45M | Sep 2024 | INTL vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 26.27% | 939.30M | Jun 2007 | INTL vs IDHQ | |
| Harbor International Equity ETF | 23.34% | 7.71M | Jun 2025 | INTL vs EPIN | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 22.59% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | INTL vs IFLO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to INTL
INTL has 16.99% 1-year volatility. There are 124 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.80%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 6.80% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | INTL vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 9.04% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | INTL vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.17% | 167.77M | Aug 2013 | INTL vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.67% | 5.44B | Oct 2011 | INTL vs EFAV | |
| Franklin Sustainable International Equity ETF | 10.71% | 2.98M | Nov 2015 | INTL vs MCSE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to INTL
INTL has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.51%. There are 96 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 | INTL vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | INTL vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | INTL vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | INTL vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | INTL vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Main
The 3 most viewed Main ETFs shown here include BUYW, SECT, TMAT and span 3 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Buywrite ETF | Derivative Income | 85 | 4.80% | 1.30B | Dec 2015 | INTL vs BUYW | |
| Main Sector Rotation ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 57 | 9.27% | 2.78B | Sep 2017 | INTL vs SECT | |
| Main Thematic Innovation ETF | Technology Equities | 21 | 10.76% | 237.37M | Jan 2021 | INTL vs TMAT |
Often Compared With INTL
Investors most often compare INTL with VXUS, QQQ, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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