iShares MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF (ISCF) Alternatives
iShares MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF (ISCF) belongs to the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ISCF. 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 ISCF
ISCF charges 0.40% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ISCF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF | 0.07% | Apr 2, 2009 | ISCF vs VSS | |
| Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | 0.11% | Jan 14, 2010 | ISCF vs SCHC | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.30% | Jul 18, 2023 | ISCF vs AVDS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 0.30% | Sep 10, 2024 | ISCF vs DXIV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 0.36% | Sep 24, 2019 | ISCF vs AVDV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ISCF
Among ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid 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 Small Cap Alph... | 97 | Feb 15, 2012 | ISCF vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 96 | Sep 24, 2019 | ISCF vs AVDV | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 93 | Mar 23, 2022 | ISCF vs DISV | |
| SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF | 92 | Apr 20, 2007 | ISCF vs GWX | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | 92 | Aug 15, 2013 | ISCF vs FNDC |
Top Performing ISCF Alternatives (YTD)
ISCF alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 11.04% | Feb 15, 2012 | ISCF vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 6.39% | Sep 24, 2019 | ISCF vs AVDV | |
| Conductor Global Equity Value ETF | 6.16% | Apr 19, 2016 | ISCF vs CGV | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | 4.06% | Aug 15, 2013 | ISCF vs FNDC | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 4.02% | Sep 10, 2024 | ISCF vs DXIV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ISCF
ISCF alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 14.44% | Jun 29, 2015 | ISCF vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | 15.59% | Jun 16, 2006 | ISCF vs DLS | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | 15.85% | Jan 7, 2016 | ISCF vs DDLS | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | 15.87% | Aug 15, 2013 | ISCF vs FNDC | |
| Conductor Global Equity Value ETF | 16.21% | Apr 19, 2016 | ISCF vs CGV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ISCF
ISCF alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | -9.88% | Jun 29, 2015 | ISCF vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | -10.69% | Jan 7, 2016 | ISCF vs DDLS | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | -11.04% | Jun 16, 2006 | ISCF vs DLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | -11.05% | Sep 10, 2024 | ISCF vs DXIV | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | -11.20% | Aug 15, 2013 | ISCF vs FNDC |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | ISCF vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | ISCF vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | ISCF vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | ISCF vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | ISCF vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | ISCF vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | ISCF vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | ISCF vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | ISCF vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | ISCF vs ACWI |
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