Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF (VEU) 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 VEU. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VEU
VEU charges 0.04% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | 317.30B | Jul 2007 | VEU vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.01B | Apr 2007 | VEU vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | VEU vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.90B | Mar 2017 | VEU vs IDEV | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | 0.06% | 66.31B | Nov 2009 | VEU vs SCHF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VEU
VEU has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 61. There are 60 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 92 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | VEU vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 90 | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | VEU vs EFAS | |
| JPMorgan International Value ETF | 88 | 3.23B | Sep 2023 | VEU vs JIVE | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 88 | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | VEU vs IFLO | |
| John Hancock International High Dividend ETF | 87 | 10.95M | Dec 2022 | VEU vs JHID |
Top Performing VEU Alternatives (YTD)
VEU is at 13.33% YTD. There are 52 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 40.04%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 40.04% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | VEU vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 34.48% | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | VEU vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 31.66% | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | VEU vs PATN | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 25.57% | 307.03M | Nov 2014 | VEU vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 25.41% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | VEU vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VEU
VEU has 16.67% 1-year volatility. There are 118 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.41%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.41% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | VEU vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.73% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | VEU vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 159.94M | Aug 2013 | VEU vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.69% | 5.14B | Oct 2011 | VEU vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.95% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | VEU vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VEU
VEU has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.43%. There are 87 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 | VEU vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | VEU vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | VEU vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | VEU vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 523.46M | Jun 2013 | VEU vs IDOG |
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 | 67 | 10.87% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VEU vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 11.37% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VEU vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 60 | 24.57% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | VEU vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 59 | 12.84% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | VEU vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 33 | 7.19% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | VEU vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 65 | 11.81% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | VEU vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 82 | 12.96% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | VEU vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 34 | 0.11% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | VEU vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 62 | 8.86% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | VEU vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 89 | 15.66% | 245.00B | Jan 2004 | VEU vs VTV |
Often Compared With VEU
Investors most often compare VEU with VGK, SPY, ACWX. These 19 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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