At a glance
SEIE charges 0.5% a year, above the 0.09% average of the 7 funds most like it (the most expensive of 8). It has $1.14B in assets, the 8th largest of that group; it paid 2.34% of its price in distributions over the past 12 months, quarterly. Over the past year it returned +17.4% with distributions reinvested (S&P 500: +11.5%), 2nd of those 8 funds. Its ten largest positions make up 13.0% of the fund, out of 342 in all.
The short version
SEI Select International Equity ETF (SEIE) is an actively managed fund from SEI Investments. It holds stocks mostly from developed markets outside the US, picked by a computer model that scores companies on value, momentum, quality and low volatility. It charges 0.50% a year, far above the 0.09% average of seven similar funds. Its 1-year return of 17.4% as of October 27, 2026, ranked first among them.
Price history
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SEIE +17.4% over the year to Oct 27, 2026, total return with distributions reinvested.
How it has behaved
| YTD | 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | 10 yr | Since start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEIE official prospectus, to Dec 31, 2025 | — | +38.96% | — | — | — | +26.36% |
| SEIE price data to Oct 27, 2026 | +11.4% | +17.4% | — | — | — | +21.2% |
- Over the year to Oct 27, 2026, SEIE returned +17.4%, 2nd of 8 among similar funds.
- Its worst full calendar year was 2025 (+39.9%); its best was 2025 (+39.9%).
- The deepest fall in its price history was 13.6% (Mar 19, 2025 to Apr 7, 2025), recovered by Apr 28, 2025.
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| Year | Price data | Prospectus (official) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | +11.4% | — |
| 2025 | +39.9% | +38.96% |
| 2008 financial crisis stocks fell Oct 9, 2007 – Mar 9, 2009 | Before this security existed |
|---|---|
| 2020 COVID crash stocks fell Feb 19, 2020 – Mar 23, 2020 | Before this security existed |
| 2022 bear market stocks fell Jan 3, 2022 – Oct 12, 2022 | Before this security existed |
Dividends and income
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| Year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $0.7200 | |
| 2025 | $0.7500 |
What's inside
As of Jun 30, 2026, the fund held 342 securities; the ten largest made up 12.97% of assets.
| Holding | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | 2.00% | |
| Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | 1.79% | |
| ASML Holding N.V. | 1.61% | |
| GSK PLC | 1.21% | |
| ING Groep N.V. | 1.19% | |
| Novartis AG | 1.17% | |
| BARCLAYS PLC | 1.06% | |
| STANDARD CHARTERED PLC | 0.98% | |
| COMPAGNIE FINANCIERE RICHEMONT SA | 0.98% | |
| ASTRAZENECA PLC | 0.97% | |
| NATWEST GROUP PLC | 0.95% | |
| Roche Holding AG | 0.93% | |
| UNICREDIT, SOCIETA PER AZIONI | 0.92% | |
| AIB GROUP PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 0.87% | |
| Banco Santander, S.A. | 0.83% |
By country
Japan 23.32%United Kingdom 18.86%France 9.72%Switzerland 7.05%Germany 7.04%By asset type
Stocks 98.88%Preferred stock 0.42%What changed recently
- Over the three months to Jun 30, 2026, investors added a net $108.6M (creations minus redemptions, per the N-PORT report).
- Monthly total returns reported for that quarter: -0.70%, +3.52%, +8.24%.
How it works
SEIE does not track an index. It must invest at least 80% of its net assets in stocks. These can include common stock, depositary receipts (certificates that represent foreign shares) and participation notes (bank-issued notes tied to a stock's return). It buys companies of any size in at least three countries outside the US. At least 40% of assets are expected to be invested abroad. Most holdings are in developed countries, but it may also buy emerging-market stocks.
SEI Investments Management Corporation (SIMC), the adviser, runs a quantitative model. That means a rules-based computer screen that scores every stock in its international universe on "factors." These include Value (cheap stocks), Momentum (stocks that have been rising), Quality (strong finances) and Low Volatility (steadier prices). SIMC can tilt toward some factors and add or drop others. Outside sub-advisers also send model portfolios of recommended trades. SIMC sets the final holdings and weights, and it can partly or fully ignore the sub-advisers' lists.
Holdings change often: the prospectus reports 70% portfolio turnover. As of June 30, 2026, the fund held 342 companies, the top 10 made up 12.97% of assets, and it held no derivatives. Japan (23.32%) and the UK (18.86%) were the largest country weights. Because the fund owns foreign stocks, its returns in dollars also rise and fall with exchange rates.
What it really costs
- SEIE charges 0.5% a year, versus an average of 0.09% for the similar funds below (8th of 8, cheapest first).
- Using the prospectus's standard example, $10,000 invested would cost about $51 in the first year and $628 over 10 years (assuming a 5% annual return).
| Cost of $10,000 (SEC example) | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEIE | $51 | $160 | $280 | $628 |
In a retirement portfolio
It adds stocks from Japan, the UK and Europe to a US-heavy portfolio, but its short record and higher cost make it a complement rather than an anchor.
SEIE launched on October 10, 2024, so it missed the 2008 financial crisis, the 2020 COVID crash and the 2022 bear market. Its only full calendar year, 2025, returned 38.96%. Its deepest drop was 13.6%, from March 19 to April 7, 2025. It recovered by April 28, 2025, in under a month. That is a short and favorable sample. International stocks have fallen much harder in past crises, so someone who must sell shares in a bad year could face deeper losses than this record shows. The fund yielded 2.34% over the 12 months to October 27, 2026, paid quarterly. Costs add up: in the SEC's standard example, fees on $10,000 total $628 over 10 years. Past results don't predict the future, and a plan should look at the whole portfolio, not one fund.
Who it may suit — and who should look elsewhere
May suit
- Investors who want an active, factor-based mix of non-US stocks instead of a market-weighted index, and who accept a 0.50% yearly fee.
- Those who want heavy Japan and UK exposure: 23.32% and 18.86% of assets as of June 30, 2026.
- People who like quarterly income from foreign stocks; the trailing yield was 2.34% as of October 27, 2026.
Look elsewhere if
- Cost-focused investors: Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) charges 0.03%, and Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF) charges 0.06%.
- Anyone who wants a long track record. SEIE launched in October 2024 and has not been through a major bear market.
- Those who prefer predictable index holdings. SEIE's 70% turnover and the manager's judgment mean holdings can change a lot.
Close alternatives
Matched by holdings overlap from the latest N-PORT reports.
| Fund | Overlap | Cost | Net assets | 1 yr | 3 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEIE this fund | — | 0.5% | $1.14B | +17.4% | — |
| EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 42% | 0.32% | $77.98B | +13.5% | +18.2% |
| IEFA iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | 38% | 0.07% | $190.11B | +13.7% | +18.5% |
| SCHF Schwab International Equity ETF | 33% | 0.06% | $69.68B | +17.7% | +20.4% |
| VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 31% | 0.03% | $316.42B | +16.8% | +21.7% |
| VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund | 25% | 0.04% | $95.84B | +13.4% | +20.6% |
| IXUS iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock… | 24% | 0.07% | $58.39B | +13.8% | +19.5% |
| VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 24% | 0.05% | $645.86B | +12.9% | +20.3% |
Questions investors ask
Is SEIE an index fund?
No. SEIE is actively managed and does not track an index. SEI Investments Management Corporation runs a quantitative model that scores non-US stocks on factors such as value, momentum, quality and low volatility. It also blends in model portfolios from outside sub-advisers. SIMC sets the final holdings and weights and can ignore the sub-advisers' lists. The prospectus reports 70% portfolio turnover, so holdings change much more than in a typical index fund.
What's the difference between SEIE and EFA?
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) tracks the MSCI EAFE index, while SEIE picks stocks with an active factor model. About 42% of their holdings overlap. EFA charges 0.32% a year, compared with SEIE's 0.50%. EFA is also much larger: about $78 billion in net assets as of July 31, 2026, against SEIE's $1.14 billion as of June 30, 2026. SEIE returned 17.4% over the year to October 27, 2026. EFA returned 12.9% over the year to October 30, 2026.
Does SEIE pay dividends?
Yes, quarterly. Over the 12 months to October 27, 2026, it paid $0.83 per share, a trailing yield of 2.34%. The payouts come from dividends of the foreign companies it owns. Amounts can change from quarter to quarter with company profits, the fund's holdings and exchange rates. The fund's stated goal is long-term capital appreciation, not income, so the dividend is a by-product, not a target.
What is SEIE's expense ratio?
SEIE's expense ratio is 0.50% a year, according to its prospectus filed July 29, 2026, with no fee waiver. That is the highest of the eight funds in this comparison; the seven similar funds average 0.09%. In the SEC's standard example, $10,000 invested with a 5% yearly return would pay $51 in fees in the first year, $280 over five years and $628 over 10 years. By comparison, Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) charges 0.03%.
What are SEIE's top holdings?
As of June 30, 2026, the largest holdings were HSBC (2.0%), Murata Manufacturing (1.8%), ASML (1.6%), GSK (1.2%) and ING Groep (1.2%). Banks also appear often further down the list, including Barclays, Standard Chartered, NatWest, UniCredit and Banco Santander. The fund held 342 companies, and the top 10 made up just 12.97% of assets, so no single stock dominates. Japan (23.32%) and the United Kingdom (18.86%) were the largest country weights.