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 80 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% | 317.30B | Jul 2007 | VDI vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | VDI vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.01B | Apr 2007 | VDI vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | VDI vs VEU | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.90B | Mar 2017 | VDI vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VDI
Among 168 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 90 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | VDI vs GMOI | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 88 | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | VDI vs KEMX | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 88 | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | VDI vs IFLO | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 88 | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | VDI vs EFAS | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 87 | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | VDI vs PATN |
Top Performing VDI Alternatives (YTD)
VDI is at 15.45% YTD. There are 29 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.86%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 44.86% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | VDI vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 37.49% | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | VDI vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 34.37% | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | VDI vs PATN | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 28.11% | 307.03M | Nov 2014 | VDI vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 27.72% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | VDI vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VDI
VDI has 16.21% 1-year volatility. There are 108 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.46%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.46% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | VDI vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.71% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | VDI vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.15% | 159.94M | Aug 2013 | VDI vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.71% | 5.14B | Oct 2011 | VDI vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.94% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | VDI vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VDI
Among 168 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% | 48.95M | 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% | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | VDI vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 523.46M | Jun 2013 | VDI vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Virtus
The 10 most viewed Virtus ETFs shown here include SEIX, VEMY, NFLT and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $442M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan | 94 | 2.46% | 251.16M | Apr 2019 | VDI vs SEIX | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | Emerging Markets Bonds | 93 | 6.79% | 47.30M | Dec 2022 | VDI vs VEMY | |
| Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Bond ETF | Multisector Bonds | 61 | 1.91% | 441.83M | Aug 2015 | VDI vs NFLT | |
| Virtus Newfleet Short Duration Core Plus Bond ETF | Short-Term Bond | 94 | 1.47% | 13.42M | Nov 2023 | VDI vs SDCP | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Global Macro ETF | Tactical Allocation | — | 17.84% | — | Aug 2025 | VDI vs ASGM | |
| Virtus SEIX AAA Private Credit CLO ETF | CLO | 99 | 2.44% | — | Dec 2024 | VDI vs PCLO | |
| Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF | Systematic Trend | 47 | 7.09% | 30.89M | May 2024 | VDI vs ASMF | |
| Virtus Newfleet Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 75 | 2.46% | 31.05M | Dec 2016 | VDI vs VSHY | |
| Virtus U.S. Dividend ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | — | 20.26% | 17.89M | Dec 2025 | VDI vs VUS | |
| Virtus KAR Mid-Cap ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 8 | 3.38% | 46.45M | Oct 2024 | VDI vs KMID |
Often Compared With VDI
Investors most often compare VDI with VYMI, ICOW, VIDI. These 9 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 81 | 14.02% | 20.50B | Feb 2016 | VDI vs VYMI | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 67 | 10.45% | 1.75B | Jun 2017 | VDI vs ICOW | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 18.73% | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | VDI vs VIDI | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 16.80% | 271.91M | Jan 2014 | VDI vs DBAW | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 69 | 17.66% | 1.29B | Apr 2011 | VDI vs FDT | |
| iShares MSCI Israel ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 40 | 9.14% | 875.56M | Mar 2008 | VDI vs EIS | |
| JPMorgan International Value ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 16.35% | 3.23B | Sep 2023 | VDI vs JIVE | |
| Hartford Multifactor Developed Markets (ex-US) ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 82 | 12.53% | 1.56B | Feb 2015 | VDI vs RODM | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 16.83% | 349.30M | Jun 2015 | VDI vs HAWX |
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