Applied Finance IVS International SMID ETF (IVSX) 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 IVSX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IVSX
IVSX charges 0.75% annually. There are 16 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% | 13.90B | Apr 2009 | IVSX vs VSS | |
| Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | 0.11% | 5.61B | Jan 2010 | IVSX vs SCHC | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.30% | 298.98M | Jul 2023 | IVSX vs AVDS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 0.30% | 152.75M | Sep 2024 | IVSX vs DXIV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 0.36% | 19.44B | Sep 2019 | IVSX vs AVDV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IVSX
Among 17 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 80.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 80 | 19.44B | Sep 2019 | IVSX vs AVDV | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 77 | 13.97M | Feb 2012 | IVSX vs FDTS | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 77 | 221.63M | Jun 2015 | IVSX vs HSCZ | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 69 | 4.87B | Mar 2022 | IVSX vs DISV | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 64 | 152.75M | Sep 2024 | IVSX vs DXIV |
Top Performing IVSX Alternatives (YTD)
Among 18 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 17.95%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 17.95% | 13.97M | Feb 2012 | IVSX vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 16.64% | 19.44B | Sep 2019 | IVSX vs AVDV | |
| SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF | 12.82% | 911.23M | Apr 2007 | IVSX vs GWX | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 12.75% | 298.98M | Jul 2023 | IVSX vs AVDS | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 12.07% | 4.87B | Mar 2022 | IVSX vs DISV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IVSX
IVSX has 20.57% 1-year volatility. There are 18 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.22%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 11.22% | 221.63M | Jun 2015 | IVSX vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | 12.86% | 449.26M | Jan 2016 | IVSX vs DDLS | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | 13.39% | 1.06B | Jun 2006 | IVSX vs DLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 13.48% | 152.75M | Sep 2024 | IVSX vs DXIV | |
| Conductor Global Equity Value ETF | 14.07% | 121.58M | Apr 2016 | IVSX vs CGV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IVSX
Among 17 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -9.61%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | -9.61% | 221.63M | Jun 2015 | IVSX vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | -10.69% | 449.26M | Jan 2016 | IVSX vs DDLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | -10.84% | 152.75M | Sep 2024 | IVSX vs DXIV | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | -11.04% | 1.06B | Jun 2006 | IVSX vs DLS | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | -11.20% | 3.11B | Aug 2013 | IVSX vs FNDC |
Other ETFs from Applied Finance
The 3 most viewed Applied Finance ETFs shown here include VSLU, IVSS, IVSI and span 3 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $360M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Finance Valuation Large Cap US ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 6.60% | 359.50M | Apr 2021 | IVSX vs VSLU | |
| Applied Finance IVS US SMID ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | — | 13.28% | 12.69M | Dec 2025 | IVSX vs IVSS | |
| Applied Finance IVS International Large ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | — | 10.48% | 6.04M | Dec 2025 | IVSX vs IVSI |
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