Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF (VEU) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VEU
VEU charges 0.07% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VEU alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | Jul 20, 2007 | VEU vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | Apr 26, 2007 | VEU vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 24, 2020 | VEU vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | Mar 21, 2017 | VEU vs IDEV | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | Jan 26, 2011 | VEU vs VXUS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VEU
Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 96 | Apr 18, 2011 | VEU vs FDT | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 96 | Nov 14, 2016 | VEU vs EFAS | |
| iShares MSCI Israel ETF | 96 | Mar 26, 2008 | VEU vs EIS | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 96 | Oct 29, 2013 | VEU vs VIDI | |
| Jpmorgan International Value ETF | 95 | Sep 13, 2023 | VEU vs JIVE |
Top Performing VEU Alternatives (YTD)
VEU alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.06% | Nov 14, 2016 | VEU vs EFAS | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 9.83% | Apr 18, 2011 | VEU vs FDT | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 9.82% | Jun 16, 2017 | VEU vs ICOW | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 9.35% | Apr 12, 2019 | VEU vs KEMX | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 8.50% | Jun 27, 2013 | VEU vs IDOG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VEU
VEU alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 12.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | VEU vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | 12.53% | Feb 12, 2008 | VEU vs DWX | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 12.62% | Aug 23, 2013 | VEU vs FID | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | 13.16% | Aug 24, 2016 | VEU vs HDMV | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 13.30% | Aug 19, 2015 | VEU vs CIL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VEU
VEU alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -7.14% | Oct 18, 2011 | VEU vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | -8.59% | Feb 12, 2008 | VEU vs DWX | |
| Fidelity International Multifactor ETF | -8.67% | Feb 26, 2019 | VEU vs FDEV | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | -8.73% | Aug 24, 2016 | VEU vs HDMV | |
| WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund | -8.74% | Aug 10, 2018 | VEU vs DWMF |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VEU vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VEU vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VEU vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VEU vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VEU vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VEU vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VEU vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VEU vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VEU vs VTV | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.17% | Apr 5, 2019 | VEU vs VOOG |
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