Main International ETF (INTL) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to INTL
INTL charges 1.04% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among INTL alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | Jul 20, 2007 | INTL vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 24, 2020 | INTL vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | Apr 26, 2007 | INTL vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | Mar 21, 2017 | INTL vs IDEV | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | Jan 26, 2011 | INTL vs VXUS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to INTL
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 | INTL vs FDT | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 96 | Nov 14, 2016 | INTL vs EFAS | |
| iShares MSCI Israel ETF | 96 | Mar 26, 2008 | INTL vs EIS | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 96 | Oct 29, 2013 | INTL vs VIDI | |
| Jpmorgan International Value ETF | 95 | Sep 13, 2023 | INTL vs JIVE |
Top Performing INTL Alternatives (YTD)
INTL 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 | INTL vs EFAS | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 9.83% | Apr 18, 2011 | INTL vs FDT | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 9.82% | Jun 16, 2017 | INTL vs ICOW | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 9.35% | Apr 12, 2019 | INTL vs KEMX | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 8.50% | Jun 27, 2013 | INTL vs IDOG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to INTL
INTL 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 | INTL vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | 12.53% | Feb 12, 2008 | INTL vs DWX | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 12.62% | Aug 23, 2013 | INTL vs FID | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | 13.16% | Aug 24, 2016 | INTL vs HDMV | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 13.30% | Aug 19, 2015 | INTL vs CIL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to INTL
INTL 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 | INTL vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | -8.59% | Feb 12, 2008 | INTL vs DWX | |
| Fidelity International Multifactor ETF | -8.67% | Feb 26, 2019 | INTL vs FDEV | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | -8.73% | Aug 24, 2016 | INTL vs HDMV | |
| WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund | -8.74% | Aug 10, 2018 | INTL vs DWMF |
Other ETFs from Main Funds
Most popular Main Funds ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Buywrite ETF | Derivative Income | 56 | -0.19% | Dec 29, 2015 | INTL vs BUYW |
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