Vanguard European Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares (VESIX) Alternatives
Vanguard European Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares (VESIX) belongs to the Europe Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VESIX. 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 VESIX
VESIX charges 0.08% annually. Among mutual funds in the Europe Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VESIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard European Stock Index Fund Institutional P... | 0.07% | Dec 5, 2014 | VESIX vs VEUPX | |
| Vanguard European Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | Aug 13, 2001 | VESIX vs VEUSX | |
| Six Circles Managed Equity Portfolio International... | 0.13% | Apr 9, 2019 | VESIX vs CMIUX | |
| Vanguard European Stock Index Fund | 0.25% | Jun 17, 1990 | VESIX vs VEURX | |
| DFA Continental Small Company Portfolio | 0.42% | Apr 14, 1988 | VESIX vs DFCSX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VESIX
Among mutual funds in the Europe 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProFunds Europe 30 Fund | 84 | Mar 14, 1999 | VESIX vs UEPIX | |
| DoubleLine Shiller Enhanced International CAPE | 82 | Dec 22, 2016 | VESIX vs DSEUX | |
| Brown Advisory - WMC Strategic European Equity Fun... | 67 | Oct 20, 2013 | VESIX vs BIAHX | |
| Six Circles Managed Equity Portfolio International... | 66 | Apr 9, 2019 | VESIX vs CMIUX | |
| Invesco EQV European Equity Fund | 61 | Nov 2, 1997 | VESIX vs AEDAX |
Top Performing VESIX Alternatives (YTD)
VESIX alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleLine Shiller Enhanced International CAPE | 6.56% | Dec 22, 2016 | VESIX vs DSEUX | |
| ProFunds Europe 30 Fund | 5.46% | Mar 14, 1999 | VESIX vs UEPIX | |
| The Central and Eastern Europe Fund | 3.39% | Mar 6, 1990 | VESIX vs CEE | |
| Invesco EQV European Equity Fund | 0.69% | Nov 2, 1997 | VESIX vs AEDAX | |
| Six Circles Managed Equity Portfolio International... | -2.21% | Apr 9, 2019 | VESIX vs CMIUX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VESIX
VESIX alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Advisory - WMC Strategic European Equity Fun... | 14.98% | Oct 20, 2013 | VESIX vs BIAHX | |
| DFA Continental Small Company Portfolio | 15.62% | Apr 14, 1988 | VESIX vs DFCSX | |
| Invesco EQV European Equity Fund | 16.41% | Nov 2, 1997 | VESIX vs AEDAX | |
| T. Rowe Price European Stock Fund | 16.63% | Feb 27, 1990 | VESIX vs PRESX | |
| Vanguard European Stock Index Fund | 16.70% | Jun 17, 1990 | VESIX vs VEURX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VESIX
VESIX alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco EQV European Equity Fund | -10.59% | Nov 2, 1997 | VESIX vs AEDAX | |
| Six Circles Managed Equity Portfolio International... | -11.76% | Apr 9, 2019 | VESIX vs CMIUX | |
| DFA Continental Small Company Portfolio | -11.82% | Apr 14, 1988 | VESIX vs DFCSX | |
| Vanguard European Stock Index Fund Institutional P... | -11.96% | Dec 5, 2014 | VESIX vs VEUPX | |
| Vanguard European Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | -11.97% | Aug 13, 2001 | VESIX vs VEUSX |
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Often Compared With VESIX
What investors most often compare with VESIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Inst... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 80 | -1.03% | Nov 30, 2010 | VESIX vs VTPSX | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VESIX vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VESIX vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Sh... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 46 | -7.06% | Jul 31, 1990 | VESIX vs VINIX | |
| Invesco EQV European Small Company Fund | Europe Equities | 21 | -4.07% | Aug 30, 2000 | VESIX vs ESMAX | |
| Fidelity Europe Fund | Europe Equities | 43 | -6.11% | Oct 1, 1986 | VESIX vs FIEUX | |
| Morgan Stanley Europe Opportunity Fund Inc. | Europe Equities | 2 | -15.38% | Jul 27, 1997 | VESIX vs EUGDX | |
| JPMorgan Europe Dynamic Fund | Europe Equities | 58 | -3.96% | Nov 1, 1995 | VESIX vs VEUAX | |
| Janus Henderson European Focus Fund | Europe Equities | 32 | -9.25% | Aug 30, 2001 | VESIX vs HFEAX | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VESIX vs BND | |
| BlackRock EuroFund Fund | Europe Equities | 7 | -10.68% | Oct 25, 1988 | VESIX vs MAEFX |
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