Martin Currie Sustainable International Equity ETF (MCSE) 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 MCSE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MCSE
MCSE charges 0.59% annually. There are 143 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 | MCSE vs VEA | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | MCSE vs VEU | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | MCSE vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.01B | Apr 2007 | MCSE vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.90B | Mar 2017 | MCSE vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MCSE
MCSE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 10. There are 164 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 93 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | MCSE vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 91 | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | MCSE vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 90 | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | MCSE vs IFLO | |
| John Hancock International High Dividend ETF | 88 | 10.95M | Dec 2022 | MCSE vs JHID | |
| JPMorgan International Value ETF | 88 | 3.23B | Sep 2023 | MCSE vs JIVE |
Top Performing MCSE Alternatives (YTD)
MCSE is at 1.12% YTD. There are 176 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 37.73%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 37.73% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | MCSE vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 30.63% | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | MCSE vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 28.49% | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | MCSE vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 24.45% | 919.81M | Jun 2007 | MCSE vs IDHQ | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 22.43% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | MCSE vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MCSE
MCSE has 11.15% 1-year volatility. There are 7 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.34%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.34% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | MCSE vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.73% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | MCSE vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.14% | 159.94M | Aug 2013 | MCSE vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.62% | 5.14B | Oct 2011 | MCSE vs EFAV | |
| Hartford Multifactor Developed Markets (ex-US) ETF | 10.90% | 1.56B | Feb 2015 | MCSE vs RODM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MCSE
MCSE has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.42%. There are 45 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 | MCSE vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | MCSE vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | MCSE vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | MCSE vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 523.46M | Jun 2013 | MCSE vs IDOG |
Often Compared With MCSE
Investors most often compare MCSE with SHOC, AVES, DWX. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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