Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) Alternatives
Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) belongs to the Materials category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VAW. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VAW
VAW charges 0.10% annually. Among ETFs in the Materials category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VAW alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | VAW vs FMAT | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | VAW vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | VAW vs PSCM | |
| Hoya Capital Housing ETF | 0.30% | Mar 19, 2019 | VAW vs HOMZ | |
| SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF | 0.35% | Jun 19, 2006 | VAW vs XME |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VAW
Among ETFs in the Materials category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 95 | Oct 27, 2010 | VAW vs REMX | |
| SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF | 94 | Jun 19, 2006 | VAW vs XME | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 94 | Jan 24, 2022 | VAW vs EART | |
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 94 | Nov 3, 2010 | VAW vs GOEX | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | 94 | Apr 19, 2010 | VAW vs COPX |
Top Performing VAW Alternatives (YTD)
VAW alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 19.05% | Oct 27, 2010 | VAW vs REMX | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 18.11% | Apr 7, 2010 | VAW vs PSCM | |
| First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund | 17.95% | May 8, 2007 | VAW vs FXZ | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | 14.57% | Jun 20, 2000 | VAW vs IYM | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | 13.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | VAW vs RSPM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VAW
VAW alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco MSCI Global Timber ETF | 19.97% | Nov 9, 2007 | VAW vs CUT | |
| iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF | 20.93% | Jun 24, 2008 | VAW vs WOOD | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 20.95% | Dec 16, 1998 | VAW vs XLB | |
| iShares Global Materials ETF | 21.32% | Sep 21, 2006 | VAW vs MXI | |
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 21.38% | Oct 21, 2013 | VAW vs FMAT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VAW
VAW alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | -14.21% | Oct 21, 2013 | VAW vs FMAT | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | -14.54% | Jun 20, 2000 | VAW vs IYM | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | -14.64% | Dec 16, 1998 | VAW vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | -15.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | VAW vs RSPM | |
| iShares Global Materials ETF | -16.18% | Sep 21, 2006 | VAW vs MXI |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VAW vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VAW vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VAW vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VAW vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VAW vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VAW vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VAW vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VAW vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VAW vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VAW vs VTV |
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