Virtus International Dividend ETF (VDI) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VDI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VDI
VDI charges 0.39% annually. There are 81 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | 316.30B | Jul 2007 | VDI vs VEA | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.90B | Mar 2007 | VDI vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 39.82B | Apr 2007 | VDI vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | VDI vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 31.05B | Mar 2017 | VDI vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VDI
Among 167 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 96 | 489.00M | Oct 2024 | VDI vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 94 | 50.75M | Nov 2016 | VDI vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 94 | 188.09M | Jun 2025 | VDI vs IFLO | |
| Fidelity International High Dividend ETF | 93 | 325.11M | Jan 2018 | VDI vs FIDI | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 93 | 530.17M | Jun 2013 | VDI vs IDOG |
Top Performing VDI Alternatives (YTD)
VDI is at 17.52% YTD. There are 16 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 32.73%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 32.73% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | VDI vs IPOS | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 27.96% | 190.45M | Sep 2024 | VDI vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 26.27% | 911.16M | Jun 2007 | VDI vs IDHQ | |
| Harbor International Equity ETF | 23.34% | 7.58M | Jun 2025 | VDI vs EPIN | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 22.59% | 188.09M | Jun 2025 | VDI vs IFLO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VDI
VDI has 16.30% 1-year volatility. There are 107 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.80%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 6.80% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | VDI vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 9.04% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | VDI vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.17% | 165.46M | Aug 2013 | VDI vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.67% | 5.26B | Oct 2011 | VDI vs EFAV | |
| Franklin Sustainable International Equity ETF | 10.71% | 2.98M | Nov 2015 | VDI vs MCSE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VDI
Among 167 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | VDI vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 50.75M | Nov 2016 | VDI vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | VDI vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 188.09M | Jun 2025 | VDI vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 530.17M | Jun 2013 | VDI vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Virtus
The 10 most viewed Virtus ETFs shown here include PFFA, UTES, SEIX and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF | Preferred Stock | 29 | 1.20% | 2.42B | May 2018 | VDI vs PFFA | |
| Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF | Utilities Equities | 7 | -1.07% | 1.41B | Sep 2015 | VDI vs UTES | |
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan, High Yield Bonds, Actively Managed | 96 | 2.94% | 248.93M | Apr 2019 | VDI vs SEIX | |
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | REIT, Preferred Stock | 23 | 2.67% | 117.95M | Feb 2017 | VDI vs PFFR | |
| InfraCap MLP ETF | MLPs | 47 | 30.46% | 470.88M | Oct 2014 | VDI vs AMZA | |
| Virtus Terranova U.S. Quality Momentum ETF | Quality Factor, Momentum, Large Cap Blend Equities | 34 | 8.43% | 239.50M | Nov 2020 | VDI vs JOET | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | Emerging Markets Bonds | 89 | 5.65% | 49.71M | Dec 2022 | VDI vs VEMY | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 96 | 26.39% | 47.82M | Dec 2014 | VDI vs BBC | |
| Virtus Private Credit ETF | Nontraditional Bonds | 1 | -11.53% | 29.88M | Feb 2019 | VDI vs VPC | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 90 | 17.46% | 97.07M | Dec 2014 | VDI vs BBP |
Often Compared With VDI
Investors most often compare VDI with VUS, KMID, VSHY. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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