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INTL vs IGRO

Main International ETF vs iShares International Dividend Growth ETF

INTL

Main International ETF

Annual cost

0.84%

Fund size

$233M

IGRO

iShares International Dividend Growth ETF

Annual cost

0.15%

Fund size

$1.2B

Key differences

INTL is an alternative ETF, while IGRO is an equity ETF. INTL charges 0.84% a year and IGRO 0.15%.

  • INTL is an alternative fund, while IGRO is an equity fund. They carry different risk/return profiles.
  • INTL follows a option income strategy; IGRO uses index tracking.
  • INTL covers global markets; IGRO covers global markets excluding the US.
  • IGRO costs 0.69% less per year.
  • IGRO is much larger than INTL. Larger funds are usually more liquid and less likely to close.
  • Over the last three years, INTL has delivered higher annualized returns.
  • IGRO has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

INTLIGRO
Annual cost (TER)0.84%0.15%
Fund size (AUM)$233M$1.2B
Since20222016
Dividend yield2.31%2.37%
Asset classalternativeequity
Regionglobalglobal ex us
Strategyoption incomeindex tracking
CAGR 1Y+22.1%+13.1%
CAGR 3Y+17.2%+16.0%
CAGR 5YN/A+7.4%
Sharpe 3Y0.860.93
Volatility 1Y15.81%12.56%
Max drawdown-14.48%-36.25%

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