Polen Capital International Growth ETF (PCIG) 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 PCIG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PCIG
PCIG charges 0.85% annually. There are 186 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 | PCIG vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | PCIG vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.01B | Apr 2007 | PCIG vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | PCIG vs VEU | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.90B | Mar 2017 | PCIG vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PCIG
PCIG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 5. There are 168 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 90 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | PCIG vs GMOI | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 88 | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | PCIG vs KEMX | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 88 | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | PCIG vs IFLO | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 88 | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | PCIG vs EFAS | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 87 | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | PCIG vs PATN |
Top Performing PCIG Alternatives (YTD)
PCIG is at -3.68% YTD. There are 185 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.86%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 44.86% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | PCIG vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 37.49% | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | PCIG vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 34.37% | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | PCIG vs PATN | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 28.11% | 307.03M | Nov 2014 | PCIG vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 27.72% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | PCIG vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PCIG
PCIG has 19.39% 1-year volatility. There are 165 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.46%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.46% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | PCIG vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.71% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | PCIG vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.15% | 159.94M | Aug 2013 | PCIG vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.71% | 5.14B | Oct 2011 | PCIG vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.94% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | PCIG vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PCIG
PCIG has a 1-year max drawdown of -21.45%. There are 167 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 | PCIG vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | PCIG vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | PCIG vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | PCIG vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 523.46M | Jun 2013 | PCIG vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Polen
The 6 most viewed Polen ETFs shown here include PCLG, PCGG, PCEB and span 5 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $195M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polen Focus Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | — | -10.52% | 113.07M | Sep 2025 | PCIG vs PCLG | |
| Polen Capital Global Growth ETF | Global Equities | 5 | -7.06% | 194.66M | Aug 2023 | PCIG vs PCGG | |
| Polen Euro High Yield Bond ETF | European High Yield Bonds | — | — | 9.82M | Jun 2026 | PCIG vs PCEB | |
| Polen 5Perspectives Small-Mid Growth ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | — | — | 2.07M | May 2026 | PCIG vs PCSG | |
| Polen 5Perspectives Large Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | — | — | 1.44M | May 2026 | PCIG vs PCLC | |
| Polen Floating Rate Income ETF | Bank Loan | 9 | 1.26% | 10.22M | Jun 2022 | PCIG vs PCFI |
Often Compared With PCIG
Investors most often compare PCIG with BNO, COMT, BPH. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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