Pacer International Export Leaders ETF (PIEL) 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 PIEL. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PIEL
PIEL charges 0.60% annually. There are 154 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 | PIEL vs VEA | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.90B | Mar 2007 | PIEL vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 39.82B | Apr 2007 | PIEL vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | PIEL vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 31.05B | Mar 2017 | PIEL vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PIEL
Among 167 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 96 | 489.00M | Oct 2024 | PIEL vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 94 | 50.75M | Nov 2016 | PIEL vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 94 | 188.09M | Jun 2025 | PIEL vs IFLO | |
| Fidelity International High Dividend ETF | 93 | 325.11M | Jan 2018 | PIEL vs FIDI | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 93 | 530.17M | Jun 2013 | PIEL vs IDOG |
Top Performing PIEL Alternatives (YTD)
PIEL is at 12.32% YTD. There are 84 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 | PIEL vs IPOS | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 27.96% | 190.45M | Sep 2024 | PIEL vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 26.27% | 911.16M | Jun 2007 | PIEL vs IDHQ | |
| Harbor International Equity ETF | 23.34% | 7.58M | Jun 2025 | PIEL vs EPIN | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 22.59% | 188.09M | Jun 2025 | PIEL vs IFLO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PIEL
PIEL has 24.42% 1-year volatility. There are 190 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 | PIEL vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 9.04% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | PIEL vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.17% | 165.46M | Aug 2013 | PIEL vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.67% | 5.26B | Oct 2011 | PIEL vs EFAV | |
| Franklin Sustainable International Equity ETF | 10.71% | 2.98M | Nov 2015 | PIEL vs MCSE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PIEL
Among 167 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | PIEL vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 50.75M | Nov 2016 | PIEL vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | PIEL vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 188.09M | Jun 2025 | PIEL vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 530.17M | Jun 2013 | PIEL vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Pacer
The 10 most viewed Pacer ETFs shown here include COWZ, QDPL, GCOW and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $18B.
Often Compared With PIEL
Investors most often compare PIEL with FPXI, KEMX, VIDI. These 13 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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