Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) 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 VEA. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VEA
VEA charges 0.03% annually. No ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | VEA vs VEU | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.25B | Apr 2020 | VEA vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 41.37B | Apr 2007 | VEA vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.71B | Mar 2017 | VEA vs IDEV | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | 0.06% | 67.19B | Nov 2009 | VEA vs SCHF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VEA
VEA has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 65. There are 40 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 87.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vident International Equity Fund | 87 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | VEA vs VIDI | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 87 | 145.53M | Sep 2024 | VEA vs PATN | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 87 | 137.31M | Apr 2019 | VEA vs KEMX | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF | 86 | 355.60M | Jun 2015 | VEA vs HAWX | |
| Jpmorgan International Value ETF | 86 | 3.07B | Sep 2023 | VEA vs JIVE |
Top Performing VEA Alternatives (YTD)
VEA is at 14.71% YTD. There are 28 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 47.54%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 47.54% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | VEA vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 38.34% | 137.31M | Apr 2019 | VEA vs KEMX | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 38.27% | 241.42M | Nov 2014 | VEA vs FPXI | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 34.95% | 145.53M | Sep 2024 | VEA vs PATN | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 33.37% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | VEA vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VEA
VEA has 16.78% 1-year volatility. There are 126 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.63%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.63% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | VEA vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.62% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | VEA vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.28% | 160.79M | Aug 2013 | VEA vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.54% | 5.07B | Oct 2011 | VEA vs EFAV | |
| Hartford Multifactor Developed Markets (ex-US) ETF | 10.94% | 1.57B | Feb 2015 | VEA vs RODM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VEA
VEA has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.63%. There are 99 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | VEA vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.48M | Nov 2016 | VEA vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | VEA vs BUFI | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 518.88M | Jun 2013 | VEA vs IDOG | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | -6.66% | 5.07B | Oct 2011 | VEA vs EFAV |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VTI, VGT and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 63 | 8.09% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VEA vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 64 | 8.90% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VEA vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 60 | 22.82% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | VEA vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 62 | 13.40% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | VEA vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 27 | 2.25% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | VEA vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 65 | 10.43% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | VEA vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 83 | 12.09% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | VEA vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 36 | 1.01% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | VEA vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 61 | 7.42% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | VEA vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 91 | 16.08% | 245.00B | Jan 2004 | VEA vs VTV |
Often Compared With VEA
Investors most often compare VEA with VWO, IEFA, VGK. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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