PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF (MFDX) 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 MFDX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MFDX
MFDX charges 0.39% annually. There are 76 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 | MFDX vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 41.37B | Apr 2007 | MFDX vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | MFDX vs VEU | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.25B | Apr 2020 | MFDX vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.71B | Mar 2017 | MFDX vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MFDX
MFDX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 48. There are 80 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 87.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 87 | 145.53M | Sep 2024 | MFDX vs PATN | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 87 | 137.31M | Apr 2019 | MFDX vs KEMX | |
| GMO International Value ETF | 85 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | MFDX vs GMOI | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | 83 | 271.57M | Jan 2014 | MFDX vs DBAW | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 83 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | MFDX vs VIDI |
Top Performing MFDX Alternatives (YTD)
MFDX is at 8.71% YTD. There are 90 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 48.14%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 48.14% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | MFDX vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 38.57% | 137.31M | Apr 2019 | MFDX vs KEMX | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 38.06% | 241.42M | Nov 2014 | MFDX vs FPXI | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 34.64% | 145.53M | Sep 2024 | MFDX vs PATN | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 29.52% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | MFDX vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MFDX
MFDX has 14.27% 1-year volatility. There are 42 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.66%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.66% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | MFDX vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.62% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | MFDX vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.33% | 160.79M | Aug 2013 | MFDX vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.57% | 5.07B | Oct 2011 | MFDX vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.95% | 48.48M | Nov 2016 | MFDX vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MFDX
MFDX has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.66%. There are 55 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 | MFDX vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.48M | Nov 2016 | MFDX vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | MFDX vs BUFI | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 518.88M | Jun 2013 | MFDX vs IDOG | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | -6.66% | 5.07B | Oct 2011 | MFDX vs EFAV |
Other ETFs from PIMCO
The 10 most viewed PIMCO ETFs shown here include MINT, PYLD, BOND and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $16B.
Often Compared With MFDX
Investors most often compare MFDX with QVML, HWWA.L, VXUS. These 20 comparison targets span 16 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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