Thornburg International Growth ETF (TXUG) 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 TXUG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TXUG
TXUG charges 0.70% annually. There are 159 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 | TXUG vs VEA | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | TXUG vs VEU | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.25B | Apr 2020 | TXUG vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 41.37B | Apr 2007 | TXUG vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.71B | Mar 2017 | TXUG vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TXUG
TXUG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 13. 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 | TXUG vs PATN | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 87 | 137.31M | Apr 2019 | TXUG vs KEMX | |
| GMO International Value ETF | 85 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | TXUG vs GMOI | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | 84 | 271.57M | Jan 2014 | TXUG vs DBAW | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 84 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | TXUG vs VIDI |
Top Performing TXUG Alternatives (YTD)
TXUG is at 8.93% YTD. There are 83 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 47.54%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 47.54% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | TXUG vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 38.34% | 137.31M | Apr 2019 | TXUG vs KEMX | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 38.27% | 241.42M | Nov 2014 | TXUG vs FPXI | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 34.95% | 145.53M | Sep 2024 | TXUG vs PATN | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 30.40% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | TXUG vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TXUG
TXUG has 17.88% 1-year volatility. There are 142 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.63%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.63% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | TXUG vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.62% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | TXUG vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.30% | 160.79M | Aug 2013 | TXUG vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.55% | 5.07B | Oct 2011 | TXUG vs EFAV | |
| Hartford Multifactor Developed Markets (ex-US) ETF | 10.94% | 1.57B | Feb 2015 | TXUG vs RODM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TXUG
TXUG has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.93%. There are 138 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 | TXUG vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.48M | Nov 2016 | TXUG vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | TXUG vs BUFI | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 518.88M | Jun 2013 | TXUG vs IDOG | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | -6.66% | 5.07B | Oct 2011 | TXUG vs EFAV |
Other ETFs from Thornburg
The 3 most viewed Thornburg ETFs shown here include TMB, TPLS, TXUE and span 3 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $251M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornburg Multi Sector Bond ETF | Multisector Bonds | — | — | 79.46M | Feb 2025 | TXUG vs TMB | |
| Thornburg Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 36 | 1.16% | 19.43M | Feb 2025 | TXUG vs TPLS | |
| Thornburg International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 42 | 8.93% | 251.25M | Jan 2025 | TXUG vs TXUE |
Often Compared With TXUG
Investors most often compare TXUG with FDT, GSG, COMT. These 19 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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