Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Investor Shares (VDVIX) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VDVIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VDVIX
VDVIX charges 0.16% annually. There are 28 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series Overseas Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2019 | VDVIX vs FSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | VDVIX vs FHLFX | |
| Fidelity Series International Growth Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | VDVIX vs FIGSX | |
| Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Sep 2009 | VDVIX vs FSGEX | |
| Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | VDVIX vs FINVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VDVIX
VDVIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 72. There are 115 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 97 | — | Jul 1998 | VDVIX vs GTMIX | |
| SA International Value Fund | 96 | — | Aug 1999 | VDVIX vs SAHMX | |
| PIMCO RAE PLUS International Fund | 95 | — | Sep 2011 | VDVIX vs PTSIX | |
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index F... | 94 | 20.40B | Mar 2016 | VDVIX vs VIHAX | |
| DFA International Value III Portfolio | 94 | — | Feb 1995 | VDVIX vs DFVIX |
Top Performing VDVIX Alternatives (YTD)
VDVIX is at 14.56% YTD. There are 80 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 23.03%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 23.03% | — | Dec 2004 | VDVIX vs DCINX | |
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 22.05% | — | Jul 1998 | VDVIX vs GTMIX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 21.39% | — | Mar 1993 | VDVIX vs SWRLX | |
| GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 21.36% | — | Jun 2006 | VDVIX vs GIOTX | |
| Fidelity SAI International SMA Completion Fund | 20.57% | — | Apr 2019 | VDVIX vs FISZX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VDVIX
VDVIX has 16.82% 1-year volatility. There are 290 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.67%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 7.67% | — | Nov 1997 | VDVIX vs FAOCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | 7.67% | — | Sep 1996 | VDVIX vs FAOAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | 7.68% | — | Feb 2017 | VDVIX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | 7.69% | — | Jul 1995 | VDVIX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 7.69% | — | Apr 1990 | VDVIX vs FAERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VDVIX
VDVIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.71%. There are 207 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood AlphaFactor Tactical International Fund | -6.94% | — | Nov 2017 | VDVIX vs RWIIX | |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | -6.97% | — | Jun 2008 | VDVIX vs IVFIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | -7.26% | — | Feb 2017 | VDVIX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | -7.28% | — | Jul 1995 | VDVIX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | -7.29% | — | Sep 1996 | VDVIX vs FAOAX |
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Often Compared With VDVIX
Investors most often compare VDVIX with VOO, SRLN, BND. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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