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 81 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% | 316.30B | Jul 2007 | IVAL vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.31B | Apr 2020 | IVAL vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.07B | Apr 2007 | IVAL vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.90B | Mar 2007 | IVAL vs VEU | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 31.64B | Mar 2017 | IVAL vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IVAL
IVAL has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 86. There are 23 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 96 | 489.00M | Oct 2024 | IVAL vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 94 | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | IVAL vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 94 | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | IVAL vs IFLO | |
| Fidelity International High Dividend ETF | 93 | 325.11M | Jan 2018 | IVAL vs FIDI | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 93 | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | IVAL vs IDOG |
Top Performing IVAL Alternatives (YTD)
IVAL is at 16.85% YTD. There are 23 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 32.73%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 32.73% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | IVAL vs IPOS | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 27.96% | 190.45M | Sep 2024 | IVAL vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 26.27% | 939.30M | Jun 2007 | IVAL vs IDHQ | |
| Harbor International Equity ETF | 23.34% | 7.71M | Jun 2025 | IVAL vs EPIN | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 22.59% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | IVAL vs IFLO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IVAL
IVAL has 15.53% 1-year volatility. There are 81 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.80%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 6.80% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | IVAL vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 9.04% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | IVAL vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.17% | 167.77M | Aug 2013 | IVAL vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.67% | 5.44B | Oct 2011 | IVAL vs EFAV | |
| Franklin Sustainable International Equity ETF | 10.71% | 2.98M | Nov 2015 | IVAL vs MCSE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IVAL
IVAL has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.24%. There are 78 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% | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | IVAL vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | IVAL vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | IVAL vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | IVAL vs IDOG |
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Often Compared With IVAL
Investors most often compare IVAL with IPAC, AVDV, DGS. These 20 comparison targets span 15 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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