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 140 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% | 304.30B | Jul 2007 | PIEL vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.24B | Apr 2020 | PIEL vs BKIE | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 90.70B | Mar 2007 | PIEL vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.50B | Apr 2007 | PIEL vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.65B | Mar 2017 | PIEL vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PIEL
Among 163 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 86.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vident International Equity Fund | 86 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | PIEL vs VIDI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 86 | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | PIEL vs EFAS | |
| GMO International Value ETF | 83 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | PIEL vs GMOI | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 82 | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | PIEL vs PATN | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 82 | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | PIEL vs KEMX |
Top Performing PIEL Alternatives (YTD)
PIEL is at 8.89% YTD. There are 68 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 30.77%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 30.77% | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | PIEL vs KEMX | |
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 30.26% | 5.25M | Oct 2014 | PIEL vs IPOS | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 29.97% | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | PIEL vs PATN | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 25.19% | 218.28M | Nov 2014 | PIEL vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 23.76% | 117.00M | Jan 2022 | PIEL vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PIEL
PIEL has 24.11% 1-year volatility. There are 174 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 8.08% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | PIEL vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.49% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | PIEL vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.32% | 164.97M | Aug 2013 | PIEL vs FID | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 10.40% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | PIEL vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.64% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | PIEL vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PIEL
Among 164 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% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | PIEL vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | PIEL vs BUFI | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -6.46% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | PIEL vs EFAV | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 543.79M | Jun 2013 | PIEL vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Pacer
The 10 most viewed Pacer ETFs shown here include COWZ, QDPL, GCOW and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $18B.
Often Compared With PIEL
Investors most often compare PIEL with EIS, INDS, FDT. These 3 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Israel ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 67 | 12.78% | 1.03B | Mar 2008 | PIEL vs EIS | |
| Pacer Benchmark Industrial Real Estate SCTR ETF | REIT | 21 | 7.81% | 114.86M | May 2018 | PIEL vs INDS | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 74 | 19.01% | 1.33B | Apr 2011 | PIEL vs FDT |
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