VanEck Vectors Morningstar International Moat ETF (MOTI) 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 MOTI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MOTI
MOTI charges 0.57% annually. There are 126 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 | MOTI vs VEA | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | MOTI vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 41.37B | Apr 2007 | MOTI vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.25B | Apr 2020 | MOTI vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.71B | Mar 2017 | MOTI vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MOTI
MOTI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 9. There are 164 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 | MOTI vs PATN | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 87 | 137.31M | Apr 2019 | MOTI vs KEMX | |
| GMO International Value ETF | 85 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | MOTI vs GMOI | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | 83 | 271.57M | Jan 2014 | MOTI vs DBAW | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 83 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | MOTI vs VIDI |
Top Performing MOTI Alternatives (YTD)
MOTI is at -9.93% YTD. There are 178 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 | MOTI vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 38.57% | 137.31M | Apr 2019 | MOTI vs KEMX | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 38.06% | 241.42M | Nov 2014 | MOTI vs FPXI | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 34.64% | 145.53M | Sep 2024 | MOTI vs PATN | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 29.52% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | MOTI vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MOTI
MOTI has 14.40% 1-year volatility. There are 47 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 | MOTI vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.62% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | MOTI vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.33% | 160.79M | Aug 2013 | MOTI vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.57% | 5.07B | Oct 2011 | MOTI vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.95% | 48.48M | Nov 2016 | MOTI vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MOTI
MOTI has a 1-year max drawdown of -15.45%. There are 157 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 | MOTI vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.48M | Nov 2016 | MOTI vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | MOTI vs BUFI | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 518.88M | Jun 2013 | MOTI vs IDOG | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | -6.66% | 5.07B | Oct 2011 | MOTI vs EFAV |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $85B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 94 | 72.73% | 84.54B | Dec 2011 | MOTI vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -9.46% | 25.30B | May 2006 | MOTI vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities | 15 | -1.45% | 4.66B | Aug 2007 | MOTI vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -11.62% | 7.89B | Nov 2009 | MOTI vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 23 | -2.39% | 13.10B | Apr 2012 | MOTI vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 87 | 64.32% | 361.77M | Aug 2024 | MOTI vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 80 | 24.22% | 2.96B | Oct 2010 | MOTI vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 4 | -9.87% | 1.55B | Feb 2013 | MOTI vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -28.75% | 1.03B | Jan 2024 | MOTI vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.19% | 2.81B | Apr 2011 | MOTI vs FLTR |
Often Compared With MOTI
Investors most often compare MOTI with MOTG, IWY, SPY. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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