MFS Active International ETF (MFSI) 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 MFSI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MFSI
MFSI charges 0.59% annually. There are 146 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% | 316.30B | Jul 2007 | MFSI vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.31B | Apr 2020 | MFSI vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.07B | Apr 2007 | MFSI vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.90B | Mar 2007 | MFSI vs VEU | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 31.64B | Mar 2017 | MFSI vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MFSI
MFSI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 53. There are 130 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 96 | 489.00M | Oct 2024 | MFSI vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 94 | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | MFSI vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 94 | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | MFSI vs IFLO | |
| Fidelity International High Dividend ETF | 93 | 325.11M | Jan 2018 | MFSI vs FIDI | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 93 | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | MFSI vs IDOG |
Top Performing MFSI Alternatives (YTD)
MFSI is at 9.70% YTD. There are 139 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 32.73%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 32.73% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | MFSI vs IPOS | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 27.96% | 190.45M | Sep 2024 | MFSI vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 26.27% | 939.30M | Jun 2007 | MFSI vs IDHQ | |
| Harbor International Equity ETF | 23.34% | 7.71M | Jun 2025 | MFSI vs EPIN | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 22.59% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | MFSI vs IFLO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MFSI
MFSI has 15.29% 1-year volatility. There are 75 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.80%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 6.80% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | MFSI vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 9.04% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | MFSI vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.17% | 167.77M | Aug 2013 | MFSI vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.67% | 5.44B | Oct 2011 | MFSI vs EFAV | |
| Franklin Sustainable International Equity ETF | 10.71% | 2.98M | Nov 2015 | MFSI vs MCSE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MFSI
MFSI has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.17%. There are 75 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 | MFSI vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | MFSI vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | MFSI vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | MFSI vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | MFSI vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from MFS
The 10 most viewed MFS ETFs shown here include MFSV, MFSM, MFSG and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $389M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Active Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 81 | 11.93% | — | Dec 2024 | MFSI vs MFSV | |
| MFS Active Intermediate Muni Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 73 | 0.59% | 83.35M | Dec 2024 | MFSI vs MFSM | |
| MFS Active Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 19 | 3.45% | 271.83M | Dec 2024 | MFSI vs MFSG | |
| MFS Blended Research Core Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | — | 14.35% | — | Oct 2025 | MFSI vs BRCE | |
| MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | — | — | 24.77M | Mar 2026 | MFSI vs BREE | |
| MFS Active Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 37 | -0.02% | 389.49M | Dec 2024 | MFSI vs MFSB | |
| MFS Active Mid Cap ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | — | 7.65% | — | Sep 2025 | MFSI vs MMID | |
| MFS Blended Research International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | — | 14.18% | — | Oct 2025 | MFSI vs BRIE | |
| MFS Active International Value ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | — | — | 0.00 | Jun 2026 | MFSI vs MIVL | |
| MFS Blended Research Small-Mid Cap ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | — | — | 0.00 | Jun 2026 | MFSI vs BRSM |
Often Compared With MFSI
Investors most often compare MFSI with BPH, DBE, DBO. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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