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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ISCF
ISCF charges 0.40% annually. There are 7 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF | 0.07% | 14.30B | Apr 2009 | ISCF vs VSS | |
| Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | 0.08% | 5.37B | Jan 2010 | ISCF vs SCHC | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 0.30% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | ISCF vs DXIV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.30% | 315.68M | Jul 2023 | ISCF vs AVDS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 0.36% | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | ISCF vs AVDV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ISCF
ISCF has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 39. There are 14 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 77.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 77 | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | ISCF vs HSCZ | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 73 | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | ISCF vs AVDV | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 68 | 4.75B | Mar 2022 | ISCF vs DISV | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 66 | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | ISCF vs DXIV | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 60 | 13.15M | Feb 2012 | ISCF vs FDTS |
Top Performing ISCF Alternatives (YTD)
ISCF is at 7.72% YTD. There are 10 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 13.20%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 13.20% | 13.15M | Feb 2012 | ISCF vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 12.13% | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | ISCF vs AVDV | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 11.65% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | ISCF vs HSCZ | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 10.61% | 4.75B | Mar 2022 | ISCF vs DISV | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 10.36% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | ISCF vs DXIV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ISCF
ISCF has 14.97% 1-year volatility. There are 8 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 11.79% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | ISCF vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | 13.17% | 429.22M | Jan 2016 | ISCF vs DDLS | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | 13.76% | 1.04B | Jun 2006 | ISCF vs DLS | |
| NYLI International Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF | 14.09% | 25.03M | May 2026 | ISCF vs NISM | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 14.16% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | ISCF vs DXIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ISCF
ISCF has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.34%. There are 6 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.61%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | -9.61% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | ISCF vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | -10.69% | 429.22M | Jan 2016 | ISCF vs DDLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | -10.84% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | ISCF vs DXIV | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | -11.04% | 1.04B | Jun 2006 | ISCF vs DLS | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF | -11.20% | 3.02B | Aug 2013 | ISCF vs FNDC |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.95% | 97.69B | May 2020 | ISCF vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -26.71% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | ISCF vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 91 | 76.35% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | ISCF vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.73% | 894.38B | May 2000 | ISCF vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 88 | 12.80% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | ISCF vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 15 | -1.19% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | ISCF vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 26 | -21.78% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | ISCF vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 21 | -7.85% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | ISCF vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 72 | 20.58% | 83.34B | May 2000 | ISCF vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 11.23% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | ISCF vs ACWI |
Often Compared With ISCF
Investors most often compare ISCF with ISVL, SCZ, AVUV. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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