GMO International Quality ETF (QLTI) 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 QLTI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to QLTI
QLTI charges 0.60% annually. There are 141 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 | QLTI vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 41.37B | Apr 2007 | QLTI vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.25B | Apr 2020 | QLTI vs BKIE | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | QLTI vs VEU | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.71B | Mar 2017 | QLTI vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QLTI
QLTI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 14. There are 158 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 87.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 87 | 145.53M | Sep 2024 | QLTI vs PATN | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 87 | 137.31M | Apr 2019 | QLTI vs KEMX | |
| GMO International Value ETF | 85 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | QLTI vs GMOI | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | 83 | 271.57M | Jan 2014 | QLTI vs DBAW | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 83 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | QLTI vs VIDI |
Top Performing QLTI Alternatives (YTD)
QLTI is at -0.68% YTD. There are 173 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 48.14%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 48.14% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | QLTI vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 38.57% | 137.31M | Apr 2019 | QLTI vs KEMX | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 38.06% | 241.42M | Nov 2014 | QLTI vs FPXI | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 34.64% | 145.53M | Sep 2024 | QLTI vs PATN | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 29.52% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | QLTI vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QLTI
QLTI has 15.54% 1-year volatility. There are 79 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.66%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.66% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | QLTI vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.62% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | QLTI vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.33% | 160.79M | Aug 2013 | QLTI vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.57% | 5.07B | Oct 2011 | QLTI vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.95% | 48.48M | Nov 2016 | QLTI vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QLTI
QLTI has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.72%. There are 149 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 | QLTI vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.48M | Nov 2016 | QLTI vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | QLTI vs BUFI | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 518.88M | Jun 2013 | QLTI vs IDOG | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | -6.66% | 5.07B | Oct 2011 | QLTI vs EFAV |
Other ETFs from GMO
The 6 most viewed GMO ETFs shown here include QLTY, BCHI, DRES and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $4B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Quality ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 53 | 5.56% | 4.00B | Nov 2023 | QLTI vs QLTY | |
| GMO Beyond China ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 81 | 28.43% | 20.00M | Feb 2025 | QLTI vs BCHI | |
| GMO Domestic Resilience ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | — | 19.60% | 38.00M | Sep 2025 | QLTI vs DRES | |
| GMO Dynamic Allocation ETF | Tactical Allocation | — | 6.36% | 34.00M | Oct 2025 | QLTI vs GMOD | |
| GMO Systematic Investment Grade Credit ETF | Corporate Bonds | 36 | 0.96% | 26.00M | Jun 2025 | QLTI vs INVG | |
| GMO Ultra-Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | — | 1.81% | 14.00M | Oct 2025 | QLTI vs GMOC |
Often Compared With QLTI
Investors most often compare QLTI with GMOV, DWX, VXUS. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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