iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF (IQLT) 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 IQLT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IQLT
IQLT charges 0.30% annually. There are 51 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 | IQLT vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.25B | Apr 2020 | IQLT vs BKIE | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | IQLT vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 41.37B | Apr 2007 | IQLT vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.71B | Mar 2017 | IQLT vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IQLT
IQLT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 36. There are 135 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 91 | 145.53M | Sep 2024 | IQLT vs PATN | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 87 | 137.31M | Apr 2019 | IQLT vs KEMX | |
| GMO International Value ETF | 85 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | IQLT vs GMOI | |
| John Hancock International High Dividend ETF | 85 | 11.32M | Dec 2022 | IQLT vs JHID | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 84 | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | IQLT vs CIL |
Top Performing IQLT Alternatives (YTD)
IQLT is at 8.35% YTD. There are 115 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 48.14%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 48.14% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | IQLT vs IPOS | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 42.01% | 145.53M | Sep 2024 | IQLT vs PATN | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 38.57% | 137.31M | Apr 2019 | IQLT vs KEMX | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 38.06% | 241.42M | Nov 2014 | IQLT vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 29.52% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | IQLT vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IQLT
IQLT has 14.97% 1-year volatility. There are 62 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 | IQLT vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.58% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | IQLT vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.33% | 160.79M | Aug 2013 | IQLT vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.57% | 5.07B | Oct 2011 | IQLT vs EFAV | |
| Hartford Multifactor Developed Markets (ex-US) ETF | 10.95% | 1.57B | Feb 2015 | IQLT vs RODM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IQLT
IQLT has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.38%. There are 42 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 | IQLT vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.48M | Nov 2016 | IQLT vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | IQLT vs BUFI | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 518.88M | Jun 2013 | IQLT vs IDOG | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | -6.66% | 5.07B | Oct 2011 | IQLT 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 | 1.71% | 95.28B | May 2020 | IQLT vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -28.88% | 48.04B | Jan 2024 | IQLT vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 59 | 8.20% | 837.93B | May 2000 | IQLT vs IVV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 100.58% | 46.67B | Jul 2001 | IQLT vs SOXX | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 14 | 0.77% | 41.34B | Jul 2002 | IQLT vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 75 | 9.19% | 41.89B | Jun 2014 | IQLT vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 31 | -13.49% | 32.53B | Apr 2006 | IQLT vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 22 | -4.73% | 64.29B | Jan 2005 | IQLT vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 20.47% | 81.35B | May 2000 | IQLT vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 58 | 9.86% | 32.95B | Mar 2008 | IQLT vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IQLT
Investors most often compare IQLT with VIGI, IEFA, SPY. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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