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International Equity ETFs in Canada
International equity ETFs provide exposure to developed markets outside North America: Europe, Japan, Australia. They enable geographic diversification beyond the North American market.
Why invest
International diversification reduces overall portfolio risk. International markets do not always move in the same direction as Canadian or US markets.
How to choose
Consider geographic allocation (EAFE = Europe, Australasia, Far East), MER fees, and whether you want currency hedging.
Tax considerations
International dividends are subject to various withholding taxes depending on country. TFSA generally offers less tax protection for international ETFs.
Why invest in developed international markets?
Geographic diversification reduces overall risk. Markets in Europe, Japan and Australia don't always move in the same direction as North America, offering protection against local corrections.
XEF vs VIU: what is the difference?
XEF (iShares) and VIU (Vanguard) track similar developed markets ex-North America indices. Differences are minor: MER fees, exact number of holdings, and index methodology. Both are excellent choices.
International Equity ETFs in Canada
International equity ETFs provide exposure to developed markets outside North America: Europe, Japan, Australia. They enable geographic diversification beyond the North American market.
Why invest
International diversification reduces overall portfolio risk. International markets do not always move in the same direction as Canadian or US markets.
How to choose
Consider geographic allocation (EAFE = Europe, Australasia, Far East), MER fees, and whether you want currency hedging.
Tax considerations
International dividends are subject to various withholding taxes depending on country. TFSA generally offers less tax protection for international ETFs.
Why invest in developed international markets?
Geographic diversification reduces overall risk. Markets in Europe, Japan and Australia don't always move in the same direction as North America, offering protection against local corrections.
XEF vs VIU: what is the difference?
XEF (iShares) and VIU (Vanguard) track similar developed markets ex-North America indices. Differences are minor: MER fees, exact number of holdings, and index methodology. Both are excellent choices.
Holdings | Strategy | Dist. Freq. | Market | ||||||||||
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WI OPPJ Japan Opportunities Fund | +25.53% | 0.58% | - | 1.43% | 2013 | 237M$ | 0.40 | Index | Semi-ann. | 92K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
CI JAPN Japan Equity Index ETF | +25.53% | 0.48% | 2.30% | 2018 | 53M$ | 1.05 | Index | Qtr. | 2K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
FR IQM Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | +22.82% | 0.50% | +47 | 0.00% | 2020 | 75M$ | 1.60 | Index | — | 4K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
XT DBJP MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | +21.58% | 0.45% | 2.44% | 2011 | 633M$ | 0.30 | Index | Ann. | 27K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
IS HEWJ Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | +21.51% | 0.49% | +884 | 4.78% | 2014 | 700M$ | 0.42 | Index | Semi-ann. | 142K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
FR FLJH Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | +20.44% | 0.09% | - | 5.62% | 2017 | 133M$ | 0.51 | Index | Ann. | 26K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
CI VXM Morningstar International Value Index ETF | +19.56% | 0.60% | 2.67% | 2014 | 919M$ | 0.67 | Factor | Qtr. | 28K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IN IDMO S&P International Developed Momentum ETF | +15.61% | 0.25% | 1.87% | 2012 | 2.9G$ | 0.86 | Factor | Qtr. | 418K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
FI FCIV International Value ETF | +14.89% | 0.45% | 1.11% | 2020 | 2.2G$ | 0.21 | Factor | Semi-ann. | 52K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
WI OPPE European Opportunities Fund | +14.23% | 0.58% | 2.70% | 2015 | 269M$ | 0.74 | Index | Qtr. | 37K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
AV AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | +13.93% | 0.36% | +98 | 3.00% | 2019 | 17.3G$ | 1.03 | Factor | Semi-ann. | 678K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IS EWJV MSCI Japan Value ETF | +13.79% | 0.15% | +884 | 5.00% | 2019 | 724M$ | 0.74 | Factor | Semi-ann. | 184K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IS HEFA Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF | +13.61% | 0.35% | +884 | 3.26% | 2014 | 6.8G$ | 0.55 | Index | Semi-ann. | 530K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
VA VA FTSE Developed Asia Pacific All Cap Index ETF | +13.47% | 0.20% | 1.15% | 2014 | 323M$ | 0.46 | Index | Qtr. | 14K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
MA QDXH International Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | +13.26% | 0.17% | +9 | 2.64% | 2018 | 39M$ | 0.59 | Index | Qtr. | 196 | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
CI ZXM Morningstar International Momentum Index ETF | +13.23% | 0.60% | 2.65% | 2014 | 124M$ | 0.74 | Factor | Qtr. | 1K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
XT DBEF MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF | +13.22% | 0.35% | - | 5.07% | 2011 | 8.9G$ | 0.55 | Index | Semi-ann. | 415K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
VA VI FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | +13.01% | 0.20% | +9 | 2.28% | 2015 | 928M$ | 0.51 | Index | Qtr. | 30K | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
VA VEF FTSE Developed All Cap Ex U.S. Index ETF (CAD-hedged) | +12.84% | 0.20% | +9 | 2.17% | 2011 | 1.3G$ | 0.53 | Index | Qtr. | 21K | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
FI FDT Developed Markets Ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | +12.74% | 0.80% | +25 | 3.26% | 2011 | 1.1G$ | 1.12 | Active | Qtr. | 114K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
WI DDWM Dynamic International Equity ETF | +12.30% | 0.40% | - | 2.25% | 2016 | 1.3G$ | 0.72 | Index | Qtr. | 137K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
VI VIDI Vident International Equity Strategy ETF | +12.29% | 0.61% | +1 | 4.20% | 2013 | 406M$ | 1.02 | Active | Qtr. | 12K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IS EFV MSCI EAFE Value ETF | +12.22% | 0.31% | - | 4.01% | 2005 | 28.6G$ | 0.87 | Factor | Semi-ann. | 5.5M | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
NE HFXI NYLI FTSE International Equity Currency Neutral ETF | +12.22% | 0.20% | 4.44% | 2015 | 1.4G$ | 0.86 | Index | Qtr. | 265K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
CO XCEM Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | +12.20% | 0.16% | +2 | 2.73% | 2015 | 1.7G$ | 0.97 | Index | Ann. | 188K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
DY DXIF Active International ETF | +12.16% | 0.75% | +1 | 0.51% | 2021 | 19M$ | 0.35 | Active | Ann. | 2K | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
VA VDU FTSE Developed All Cap Ex U.S. Index ETF | +12.12% | 0.20% | +9 | 2.23% | 2013 | 840M$ | 0.50 | Index | Qtr. | 13K | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
VA VIU FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF | +12.12% | 0.20% | 1.76% | 2015 | 10.8G$ | 0.29 | Index | Qtr. | 186K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
VI UIVM VictoryShares International Value Momentum ETF | +11.89% | 0.35% | 3.38% | 2017 | 322M$ | 0.92 | Factor | Mo. | 2K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
TD THE TD International Equity CAD Hedged Index ETF | +11.69% | 0.17% | +4 | 2.47% | 2016 | 242M$ | 0.43 | Index | Qtr. | 6K | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
CI CIEI CIBC MSCI EAFE Equity Index ETF | +11.68% | 0.16% | 1.98% | 2021 | 519M$ | 0.11 | Index | Qtr. | 10K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
BM ZDM MSCI EAFE Hedged to CAD Index ETF | +11.61% | 0.20% | +1 | 1.97% | 2009 | 1.8G$ | 0.85 | Index | Qtr. | 15K | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
DE DRMD RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF | +11.56% | 0.25% | 0.00% | 2020 | 49M$ | 0.33 | Index | Qtr. | 2K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
XT DBEU MSCI Europe Hedged Equity ETF | +11.30% | 0.45% | +87 | 4.23% | 2013 | 713M$ | 0.62 | Index | Ann. | 60K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
DE DRFD DesjardinsRIDeveloped ex-USAex-Canada Multifactor-Net-ZeroEmissionsPathwayETF | +11.26% | 0.60% | 1.49% | 2018 | 309M$ | 0.44 | Factor | Qtr. | 1K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
MA QDX International Equity Index ETF | +11.21% | 0.17% | 2.89% | 2018 | 1.6G$ | 0.41 | Index | Qtr. | 5K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
TD TPE TD International Equity Index ETF | +11.17% | 0.17% | 1.50% | 2016 | 5.2G$ | 0.46 | Index | Qtr. | 44K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS HSCZ Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | +11.09% | 0.43% | 2.98% | 2015 | 190M$ | 0.61 | Index | Semi-ann. | 21K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
IS XIN MSCI EAFE Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | +11.09% | 0.51% | +9 | 2.74% | 2001 | 1.9G$ | 0.88 | Index | Semi-ann. | 31K | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
VA VE FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index ETF | +11.08% | 0.20% | 2.50% | 2014 | 650M$ | 0.58 | Index | Qtr. | 11K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
FI FJP Japan AlphaDEX Fund | +11.08% | 0.80% | - | 2.63% | 2011 | 233M$ | 0.90 | Active | Semi-ann. | 9K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
WI HEDJ Europe Hedged Equity Fund | +11.06% | 0.58% | - | 1.67% | 2009 | 1.7G$ | 0.76 | Index | Semi-ann. | 116K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
BM ZEA MSCI EAFE Index ETF | +11.06% | 0.20% | 2.01% | 2014 | 12.3G$ | 0.85 | Index | Qtr. | 70K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS XEU MSCI Europe IMI Index ETF | +11.00% | 0.28% | 2.39% | 2014 | 671M$ | 1.09 | Index | Semi-ann. | 6K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS XEF Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF | +10.87% | 0.22% | 1.46% | 2013 | 21.6G$ | 0.74 | Index | Semi-ann. | 330K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
FI FDTS Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund | +10.54% | 0.80% | +17 | 2.72% | 2012 | 13M$ | 1.07 | Factor | Qtr. | 2K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IS XSEA ESG Aware MSCI EAFE Index ETF | +10.43% | 0.28% | 1.44% | 2019 | 355M$ | 0.74 | Thematic | Semi-ann. | 3K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS XFH Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | +10.30% | 0.22% | +9 | 2.04% | 2015 | 3.0G$ | 0.86 | Index | Semi-ann. | 20K | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
TD TILV TD Q International Low Volatility ETF | +10.26% | 0.35% | 1.89% | 2019 | 132M$ | 0.09 | Factor | Qtr. | 13K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
AV AVDE Avantis International Equity ETF | +10.09% | 0.23% | 2.70% | 2019 | 14.4G$ | 0.96 | Index | Semi-ann. | 1.1M | 🇺🇸 United States |