PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor International Equity ETF (MFDX) Alternatives

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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.

Cheapest Alternatives to MFDX

MFDX charges 0.39% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MFDX alternatives.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	Inception
VEA	Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF	0.03%	Jul 20, 2007	MFDX vs VEA
BKIE	BNY Mellon International Equity ETF	0.04%	Apr 24, 2020	MFDX vs BKIE
SPDW	SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF	0.04%	Apr 26, 2007	MFDX vs SPDW
IDEV	iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ...	0.05%	Mar 21, 2017	MFDX vs IDEV
VXUS	Vanguard Total International Stock ETF	0.05%	Jan 26, 2011	MFDX vs VXUS

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MFDX

Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	Inception
FDT	First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund	96	Apr 18, 2011	MFDX vs FDT
EFAS	Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF	96	Nov 14, 2016	MFDX vs EFAS
EIS	iShares MSCI Israel ETF	96	Mar 26, 2008	MFDX vs EIS
VIDI	Vident International Equity Fund	96	Oct 29, 2013	MFDX vs VIDI
JIVE	Jpmorgan International Value ETF	95	Sep 13, 2023	MFDX vs JIVE

Top Performing MFDX Alternatives (YTD)

MFDX alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	Inception
EFAS	Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF	10.06%	Nov 14, 2016	MFDX vs EFAS
FDT	First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund	9.83%	Apr 18, 2011	MFDX vs FDT
ICOW	Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10...	9.82%	Jun 16, 2017	MFDX vs ICOW
KEMX	KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E...	9.35%	Apr 12, 2019	MFDX vs KEMX
IDOG	ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF	8.50%	Jun 27, 2013	MFDX vs IDOG

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MFDX

MFDX alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	Inception
EFAV	iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF	12.22%	Oct 18, 2011	MFDX vs EFAV
DWX	SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF	12.53%	Feb 12, 2008	MFDX vs DWX
FID	First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats...	12.62%	Aug 23, 2013	MFDX vs FID
HDMV	First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I...	13.16%	Aug 24, 2016	MFDX vs HDMV
CIL	VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF	13.30%	Aug 19, 2015	MFDX vs CIL

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MFDX

MFDX alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	Inception
EFAV	iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF	-7.14%	Oct 18, 2011	MFDX vs EFAV
DWX	SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF	-8.59%	Feb 12, 2008	MFDX vs DWX
FDEV	Fidelity International Multifactor ETF	-8.67%	Feb 26, 2019	MFDX vs FDEV
HDMV	First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I...	-8.73%	Aug 24, 2016	MFDX vs HDMV
DWMF	WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund	-8.74%	Aug 10, 2018	MFDX vs DWMF

Other ETFs from PIMCO

Most popular PIMCO ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
MINT	PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF	Ultrashort Bond	100	0.91%	Nov 16, 2009	MFDX vs MINT
PYLD	PIMCO ETF Trust - PIMCO Multisector Bond Active Ex...	Multisector Bonds	83	-0.92%	Jun 21, 2023	MFDX vs PYLD
BOND	PIMCO Active Bond ETF	Intermediate Core-Plus Bond, Actively Managed	60	-0.02%	Mar 1, 2012	MFDX vs BOND
ZROZ	PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon US Treasury Index Fund	Government Bonds	7	-0.37%	Oct 30, 2009	MFDX vs ZROZ
HYS	PIMCO 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond Index ETF	High Yield Bonds	79	-0.39%	Jun 16, 2011	MFDX vs HYS
LTPZ	PIMCO 15+ Year US TIPS Index ETF	Inflation-Protected Bonds	8	-1.39%	Sep 3, 2009	MFDX vs LTPZ
MUNI	PIMCO Intermediate Municipal Bond Active ETF	Municipal Bonds, Actively Managed	69	0.11%	Nov 30, 2009	MFDX vs MUNI
EMNT	PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ESG ETF	Ultrashort Bond	100	0.97%	Dec 10, 2019	MFDX vs EMNT
STPZ	PIMCO 1-5 Year US TIPS Index ETF	Inflation-Protected Bonds	85	0.83%	Aug 20, 2009	MFDX vs STPZ
CORP	PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index ETF	Corporate Bonds	57	-0.32%	Sep 20, 2010	MFDX vs CORP

Often Compared With MFDX

What investors most often compare with MFDX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
QVML	Invesco S&P 500 QVM Multi-factor ETF	Multi-factor, S&P 500	54	-4.47%	Jun 30, 2021	MFDX vs QVML
HWWA.L	HSBC Multi Factor Worldwide Equity UCITS ETF	Global Equities	78	-0.98%	Jul 4, 2014	MFDX vs HWWA.L
AVDV	Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF	Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities	96	6.39%	Sep 24, 2019	MFDX vs AVDV
AVLV	Avantis U.S. Large Cap Value ETF	Large Cap Value Equities	79	6.69%	Sep 21, 2021	MFDX vs AVLV
IGRO	iShares International Dividend Growth ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend	74	1.57%	May 17, 2016	MFDX vs IGRO
FNDF	Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Ind...	Foreign Large Cap Equities	95	8.23%	Aug 15, 2013	MFDX vs FNDF
SCHF	Schwab International Equity ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	87	2.95%	Nov 3, 2009	MFDX vs SCHF
JQUA	JPMorgan U.S. Quality Factor ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities	39	-2.67%	Nov 8, 2017	MFDX vs JQUA
AVUV	Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF	Small Cap Value Equities	74	8.60%	Sep 24, 2019	MFDX vs AVUV
PDN	Invesco FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Small-...	Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities	91	3.50%	Sep 27, 2007	MFDX vs PDN
FTIHX	Fidelity Total International Index Fund	Foreign Large Cap Equities	79	-1.15%	Jun 7, 2016	MFDX vs FTIHX
LONZ	PIMCO Senior Loan Active Exchange-Traded Fund	Bank Loan	73	-0.27%	Jun 8, 2022	MFDX vs LONZ
MFEM	PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets E...	Emerging Markets Equities, Multi-factor	88	8.20%	Aug 31, 2017	MFDX vs MFEM
FENI	Fidelity Enhanced International ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	85	2.45%	Dec 20, 2007	MFDX vs FENI
VOO	Vanguard S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	65	-4.42%	Sep 7, 2010	MFDX vs VOO
LDUR	PIMCO Enhanced Low Duration Active ETF	Short-Term Bond	96	0.52%	Jan 22, 2014	MFDX vs LDUR
MINO	PIMCO Municipal Income Opportunities Active Exchan...	Municipal Bonds	55	0.32%	Sep 8, 2021	MFDX vs MINO
SMMU	PIMCO Short Term Municipal Bond Active ETF	Municipal Bonds, Actively Managed	89	0.49%	Feb 1, 2010	MFDX vs SMMU
DYNF	BlackRock U.S. Equity Factor Rotation ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities, Actively Managed	73	-4.07%	Mar 19, 2019	MFDX vs DYNF
IPOS	Renaissance International IPO ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	79	7.91%	Oct 6, 2014	MFDX vs IPOS

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