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INTL vs IXUS

Main International ETF vs iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

INTL

Main International ETF

Main Management ETFs

Annual cost

0.84%

Fund size

$222M

IXUS

iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF

iShares

Annual cost

0.07%

Fund size

$56.2B

Key differences

  • IXUS costs 0.77% less per year.
  • IXUS is significantly larger than INTL — larger funds tend to be more liquid and less likely to close.
  • INTL is classified as alternative, while IXUS is equity — different risk/return profiles.
  • INTL covers global markets; IXUS covers global ex us.
  • INTL follows a option income strategy; IXUS uses index tracking.
  • Over the last 3 years, IXUS has delivered higher annualized returns.
  • IXUS has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

INTLIXUS
Annual cost (TER)0.84%0.07%
Fund size (AUM)$222M$56.2B
Since20222012
Dividend yield2.37%2.94%
Asset classalternativeequity
Regionglobalglobal ex us
Strategyoption incomeindex tracking
CAGR 1Y+26.7%+30.9%
CAGR 3Y+16.7%+18.5%
CAGR 5YN/A+8.8%
Sharpe 3Y0.850.97
Volatility 1Y15.26%15.28%
Max drawdown-14.48%-36.22%

Green dot indicates the better value for that metric. Performance data is historical and does not predict future results.

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