AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF (VEGA) Alternatives
AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF (VEGA) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VEGA. 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 VEGA
VEGA charges 2.02% annually. Among ETFs in the Global Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VEGA alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | Jun 24, 2008 | VEGA vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | Feb 27, 2012 | VEGA vs SPGM | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | Nov 25, 2014 | VEGA vs NZAC | |
| IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders ETF | 0.18% | Feb 8, 2022 | VEGA vs WRND | |
| Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF | 0.18% | Nov 17, 2020 | VEGA vs DFAI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VEGA
Among ETFs in the Global Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares International Select Dividend ETF | 97 | Jun 11, 2007 | VEGA vs IDV | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 96 | Dec 3, 2013 | VEGA vs FYLD | |
| Procure Space ETF | 96 | Apr 11, 2019 | VEGA vs UFO | |
| First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index... | 96 | Nov 21, 2007 | VEGA vs FGD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 93 | Jan 16, 2018 | VEGA vs WLDR |
Top Performing VEGA Alternatives (YTD)
VEGA alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF | 17.28% | Jan 11, 2021 | VEGA vs INFL | |
| Procure Space ETF | 15.94% | Apr 11, 2019 | VEGA vs UFO | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 15.22% | Dec 3, 2013 | VEGA vs FYLD | |
| iShares International Select Dividend ETF | 8.40% | Jun 11, 2007 | VEGA vs IDV | |
| Invesco International Developed Dynamic Multifacto... | 7.24% | Feb 24, 2021 | VEGA vs IMFL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VEGA
VEGA alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.82% | May 31, 2022 | VEGA vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 7.83% | Apr 25, 2012 | VEGA vs INKM | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.29% | Sep 12, 2025 | VEGA vs BDVL | |
| SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF | 12.08% | May 29, 2013 | VEGA vs WDIV | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | 12.22% | Aug 27, 2014 | VEGA vs WBIG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VEGA
VEGA alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -5.76% | Apr 25, 2012 | VEGA vs INKM | |
| SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF | -8.61% | May 29, 2013 | VEGA vs WDIV | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | -8.83% | Sep 15, 2005 | VEGA vs PID | |
| Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta World Equity ETF | -9.50% | Mar 15, 2022 | VEGA vs GSWO | |
| Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF | -9.90% | Sep 26, 2023 | VEGA vs CGDG |
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