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 73 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% | 304.30B | Jul 2007 | IVAL vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.24B | Apr 2020 | IVAL vs BKIE | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 90.70B | Mar 2007 | IVAL vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.50B | Apr 2007 | IVAL vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.65B | Mar 2017 | IVAL vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IVAL
IVAL has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 59. There are 59 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 92 | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | IVAL vs KEMX | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 91 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | IVAL vs VIDI | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 91 | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | IVAL vs PATN | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 85 | 24.32B | Sep 2019 | IVAL vs AVEM | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | 85 | 264.85M | Jan 2014 | IVAL vs DBAW |
Top Performing IVAL Alternatives (YTD)
IVAL is at 13.85% YTD. There are 59 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.15%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 44.15% | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | IVAL vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 41.08% | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | IVAL vs PATN | |
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 39.55% | 5.25M | Oct 2014 | IVAL vs IPOS | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 34.90% | 218.28M | Nov 2014 | IVAL vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 33.52% | 117.00M | Jan 2022 | IVAL vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IVAL
IVAL has 15.39% 1-year volatility. There are 105 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.26%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 8.26% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | IVAL vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.43% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | IVAL vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.11% | 164.97M | Aug 2013 | IVAL vs FID | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 10.37% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | IVAL vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.67% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | IVAL vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IVAL
IVAL has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.24%. There are 74 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% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | IVAL vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | IVAL vs BUFI | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -6.46% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | IVAL vs EFAV | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 543.79M | Jun 2013 | IVAL vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Alpha Architect
The 10 most viewed Alpha Architect ETFs shown here include BOXX, QMOM, CAOS and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $11B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.58% | 11.05B | Dec 2022 | IVAL vs BOXX | |
| Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF | Momentum, Mid Cap Growth Equities | 44 | 25.11% | 418.62M | Dec 2015 | IVAL vs QMOM | |
| Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF | Options Trading | 39 | 0.69% | 668.40M | Aug 2013 | IVAL vs CAOS | |
| Ea Bridgeway Blue Chip ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 84 | 11.14% | 342.58M | Nov 2022 | IVAL vs BBLU | |
| Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF | Mid Cap Value Equities | 72 | 14.95% | 509.34M | Oct 2014 | IVAL vs QVAL | |
| Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentu... | Momentum, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 62 | 18.55% | 148.87M | Dec 2015 | IVAL vs IMOM | |
| Alpha Architect High Inflation And Deflation ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 82 | 6.90% | 100.05M | Nov 2022 | IVAL vs HIDE | |
| Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF | Momentum, Global Equities | 68 | 17.72% | 22.05M | May 2017 | IVAL vs VMOT | |
| Alpha Architect Aggregate Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 25 | 0.03% | — | Dec 2024 | IVAL vs BOXA | |
| Burney U.S. Factor Rotation ETF | 74 | 13.91% | 463.51M | Oct 2022 | IVAL vs BRNY |
Often Compared With IVAL
Investors most often compare IVAL with IPAC, AVDV, DGS. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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