WisdomTree International Efficient Core Fund (NTSI) belongs to the Global Allocation category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with NTSI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to NTSI
NTSI charges 0.26% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Global Allocation category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.24%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Market Navigator ETF | 0.24% | 493.11M | Dec 2011 | NTSI vs ELM | |
| Cambria Endowment Style ETF | 0.29% | 149.69M | Apr 2025 | NTSI vs ENDW | |
| JPMorgan Flexible Income ETF | 0.35% | 47.78M | Feb 2025 | NTSI vs JFLI | |
| Return Stacked Global Stocks & Bonds ETF | 0.39% | 504.92M | Dec 2023 | NTSI vs RSSB | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 0.50% | 45.64M | Jul 2015 | NTSI vs ALTY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NTSI
NTSI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 51. There are 13 ETFs in the Global Allocation category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF | 92 | 11.67M | Dec 2024 | NTSI vs FARX | |
| State Street Multi-Asset Real Return ETF | 88 | 1.27B | Apr 2012 | NTSI vs RLY | |
| Cambria Endowment Style ETF | 87 | 149.69M | Apr 2025 | NTSI vs ENDW | |
| First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | 86 | 295.45M | Jan 2023 | NTSI vs LALT | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 86 | 45.64M | Jul 2015 | NTSI vs ALTY |
Top Performing NTSI Alternatives (YTD)
NTSI is at 11.17% YTD. There are 5 ETFs in the Global Allocation category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 16.08%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueprint Chesapeake Multi-Asset Trend ETF | 16.08% | 163.81M | Jul 2023 | NTSI vs TFPN | |
| Astoria Real Assets ETF | 15.76% | 74.59M | Dec 2021 | NTSI vs PPI | |
| State Street Multi-Asset Real Return ETF | 15.45% | 1.27B | Apr 2012 | NTSI vs RLY | |
| Cambria Endowment Style ETF | 13.27% | 149.69M | Apr 2025 | NTSI vs ENDW | |
| Return Stacked Global Stocks & Bonds ETF | 11.24% | 504.92M | Dec 2023 | NTSI vs RSSB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NTSI
NTSI has 15.57% 1-year volatility. There are 13 ETFs in the Global Allocation category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 5.93%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 5.93% | 45.64M | Jul 2015 | NTSI vs ALTY | |
| First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | 6.94% | 295.45M | Jan 2023 | NTSI vs LALT | |
| Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF | 7.34% | 11.67M | Dec 2024 | NTSI vs FARX | |
| JPMorgan Flexible Income ETF | 9.68% | 47.78M | Feb 2025 | NTSI vs JFLI | |
| Elm Market Navigator ETF | 9.80% | 493.11M | Dec 2011 | NTSI vs ELM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NTSI
NTSI has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.33%. There are 15 ETFs in the Global Allocation category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.99%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Asset Absolute Return ETF | -2.99% | 11.67M | Dec 2024 | NTSI vs FARX | |
| First Trust Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | -3.72% | 295.45M | Jan 2023 | NTSI vs LALT | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | -4.34% | 45.64M | Jul 2015 | NTSI vs ALTY | |
| Harbor Multi-Asset Explorer ETF | -6.17% | 10.20M | Sep 2023 | NTSI vs MAPP | |
| Cambria Endowment Style ETF | -6.44% | 149.69M | Apr 2025 | NTSI vs ENDW |
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Often Compared With NTSI
Investors most often compare NTSI with VXUS, VEA, SPY. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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