Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF (IVAL) 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 IVAL. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IVAL
IVAL charges 0.39% annually. There are 76 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 | IVAL vs VEA | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | IVAL vs VEU | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.25B | Apr 2020 | IVAL vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 41.37B | Apr 2007 | IVAL vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.71B | Mar 2017 | IVAL vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IVAL
IVAL has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 59. There are 42 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 87.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 87 | 145.53M | Sep 2024 | IVAL vs PATN | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 87 | 137.31M | Apr 2019 | IVAL vs KEMX | |
| GMO International Value ETF | 85 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | IVAL vs GMOI | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | 83 | 271.57M | Jan 2014 | IVAL vs DBAW | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 83 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | IVAL vs VIDI |
Top Performing IVAL Alternatives (YTD)
IVAL is at 9.95% YTD. There are 73 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 | IVAL vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 38.57% | 137.31M | Apr 2019 | IVAL vs KEMX | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 38.06% | 241.42M | Nov 2014 | IVAL vs FPXI | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 34.64% | 145.53M | Sep 2024 | IVAL vs PATN | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 29.52% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | IVAL vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IVAL
IVAL has 15.59% 1-year volatility. There are 83 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.66%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.66% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | IVAL vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.62% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | IVAL vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.33% | 160.79M | Aug 2013 | IVAL vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.57% | 5.07B | Oct 2011 | IVAL vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.95% | 48.48M | Nov 2016 | IVAL vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IVAL
IVAL has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.24%. There are 76 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 | IVAL vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.48M | Nov 2016 | IVAL vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | IVAL vs BUFI | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 518.88M | Jun 2013 | IVAL vs IDOG | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | -6.66% | 5.07B | Oct 2011 | IVAL vs EFAV |
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Often Compared With IVAL
Investors most often compare IVAL with IPAC, AVDV, DGS. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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