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 131 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 | MCSE vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.50B | Apr 2007 | MCSE vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.24B | Apr 2020 | MCSE vs BKIE | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 90.70B | Mar 2007 | MCSE vs VEU | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.65B | Mar 2017 | MCSE vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MCSE
MCSE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 12. There are 156 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 91 | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | MCSE vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 91 | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | MCSE vs PATN | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 90 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | MCSE vs VIDI | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | 84 | 264.85M | Jan 2014 | MCSE vs DBAW | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 84 | 1.85B | Jun 2017 | MCSE vs ICOW |
Top Performing MCSE Alternatives (YTD)
MCSE is at 1.12% YTD. There are 168 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 42.26%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 42.26% | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | MCSE vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 40.52% | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | MCSE vs PATN | |
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 40.15% | 5.25M | Oct 2014 | MCSE vs IPOS | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 34.41% | 218.28M | Nov 2014 | MCSE vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 32.49% | 117.00M | Jan 2022 | MCSE vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MCSE
MCSE has 12.39% 1-year volatility. There are 15 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 8.19% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | MCSE vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.43% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | MCSE vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 164.97M | Aug 2013 | MCSE vs FID | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 10.35% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | MCSE vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.60% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | MCSE vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MCSE
MCSE has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.42%. There are 43 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% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | MCSE vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | MCSE vs BUFI | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -6.46% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | MCSE vs EFAV | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 543.79M | Jun 2013 | MCSE vs IDOG |
Often Compared With MCSE
Investors most often compare MCSE with SHOC, AVES, RODM. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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