Putnam International Stock ETF (PGRI) belongs to the Actively Managed category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PGRI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PGRI
PGRI charges 0.55% annually. There are 39 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LionShares U.S. Equity Total Return ETF | 0.07% | — | Sep 2025 | PGRI vs TOT | |
| ADRhedged SAP ETF | 0.19% | — | Jan 2025 | PGRI vs SAPH | |
| T. Rowe Price Active Core International Equity ETF | 0.20% | — | Dec 2025 | PGRI vs TACN | |
| Bluemonte Global Equity ETF | 0.23% | 329.50M | Jun 2025 | PGRI vs BINT | |
| Bluemonte Core Bond ETF | 0.23% | 451.08M | Jun 2025 | PGRI vs BDBT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PGRI
Among 50 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | 96 | 447.61M | Dec 2009 | PGRI vs CLSE | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 96 | 56.53M | Jun 2025 | PGRI vs ABI | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 95 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | PGRI vs AFOS | |
| Saba Closed-End Funds ETF | 85 | 332.90M | Mar 2017 | PGRI vs CEFS | |
| Bluemonte Large Cap Value ETF | 84 | 233.80M | Jun 2025 | PGRI vs BVAL |
Top Performing PGRI Alternatives (YTD)
PGRI is at 8.61% YTD. There are 32 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 48.43%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF | 48.43% | 1.31B | Oct 2014 | PGRI vs ARKG | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 42.34% | — | Oct 2025 | PGRI vs POW | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 31.59% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | PGRI vs AFOS | |
| SMART Trend ETF | 26.14% | — | Aug 2025 | PGRI vs STRN | |
| Towle Value ETF | 24.97% | — | Jul 2025 | PGRI vs TCV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PGRI
PGRI has 20.77% 1-year volatility. There are 61 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Capital Ultra Short Bond ETF | 0.79% | — | Mar 2026 | PGRI vs SCUB | |
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | 1.28% | 56.53M | Jun 2025 | PGRI vs ABI | |
| Reckoner Yield Enhanced AAA CLO Annual ETF | 1.37% | — | Feb 2026 | PGRI vs RAAY | |
| Sterling Capital Short Duration Bond ETF | 1.46% | — | Mar 2026 | PGRI vs SCSB | |
| Reckoner Yield Enhanced AAA CLO Reinvesting ETF | 1.95% | — | Feb 2026 | PGRI vs RAAR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PGRI
Among 50 ETFs in the Actively Managed category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.95%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares Pioneer Asset-Based Income ETF | -0.95% | 56.53M | Jun 2025 | PGRI vs ABI | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - U.S. Fixed Income ETF | -1.07% | — | Jul 2023 | PGRI vs USFI | |
| Bluemonte Short Term Bond ETF | -1.69% | 155.00M | Jun 2025 | PGRI vs BLST | |
| Obra Defensive High Yield ETF | -1.96% | 5.15M | Jun 2025 | PGRI vs ODHY | |
| Capital Group High Yield Bond ETF | -2.38% | 116.70M | Jun 2025 | PGRI vs CGHY |
Other ETFs from Putnam
The 7 most viewed Putnam ETFs shown here include PVAL, PEMX, PPEM and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $12B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Focused Large Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 90 | 13.74% | 11.97B | May 2021 | PGRI vs PVAL | |
| Putnam Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 84 | 35.84% | 33.90M | May 2023 | PGRI vs PEMX | |
| Putnam Panagora ESG Emerging Markets Equity ETF - | Emerging Markets Diversified | — | — | 1.76M | Jan 2023 | PGRI vs PPEM | |
| Putnam ESG High Yield ETF - | High Yield Bonds | — | — | 7.62M | Jan 2023 | PGRI vs PHYD | |
| Putnam ESG Ultra Short ETF | Ultrashort Bond, ESG | — | — | 36.51M | Jan 2023 | PGRI vs PULT | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | Intermediate Core Bond | — | — | 6.88M | Jan 2023 | PGRI vs PCRB | |
| Putnam Panagora ESG International Equity ETF - | Foreign Large Cap Equities | — | — | 3.51M | Jan 2023 | PGRI vs PPIE |
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