Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF (VEXC) belongs to the Emerging Markets Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VEXC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VEXC
VEXC charges 0.07% annually. No ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.07% | 17.31B | Mar 2007 | VEXC vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 162.80B | Mar 2005 | VEXC vs VWO | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.63B | Jan 2010 | VEXC vs SCHE | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 86.15M | Apr 2020 | VEXC vs BKEM | |
| Xtrackers Emerging Markets Carbon Reduction and Cl... | 0.15% | 58.56M | Dec 2018 | VEXC vs EMCR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VEXC
Among 74 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 86.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 86 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | VEXC vs GEME | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 85 | — | Sep 2024 | VEXC vs EVLU | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 85 | 262.88M | Dec 2007 | VEXC vs PIE | |
| Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF | 78 | 213.27M | May 2019 | VEXC vs ECOW | |
| Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF | 77 | 109.30M | Feb 2015 | VEXC vs ROAM |
Top Performing VEXC Alternatives (YTD)
VEXC is at 17.93% YTD. There are 25 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 35.77%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 35.77% | 262.88M | Dec 2007 | VEXC vs PIE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 28.41% | 24.99B | Jul 2017 | VEXC vs EMXC | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 28.13% | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | VEXC vs GEME | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | 26.23% | 1.97B | Sep 2015 | VEXC vs XCEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 25.81% | — | Sep 2024 | VEXC vs EVLU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VEXC
VEXC has 20.12% 1-year volatility. There are 38 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 9.79% | — | Jun 2025 | VEXC vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 10.80% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | VEXC vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.52% | 7.11M | Jan 2016 | VEXC vs EMDV | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF | 12.50% | 16.78M | Jun 2017 | VEXC vs RNEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 12.81% | 1.22B | Feb 2011 | VEXC vs EDIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VEXC
Among 74 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -7.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | -7.02% | — | Jun 2025 | VEXC vs TJUN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.11M | Jan 2016 | VEXC vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.91B | Jul 2007 | VEXC vs DEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF | -7.98% | 707.60M | May 2008 | VEXC vs EWX | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | VEXC vs TDEC |
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 | 66 | 10.72% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VEXC vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 66 | 11.20% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VEXC vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 50 | 21.52% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | VEXC vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 56 | 12.04% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | VEXC vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | 6.69% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | VEXC vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 11.34% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | VEXC vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 85 | 13.43% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | VEXC vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 36 | 0.26% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | VEXC vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 68 | 9.70% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | VEXC vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 91 | 15.79% | 245.00B | Jan 2004 | VEXC vs VTV |
Often Compared With VEXC
Investors most often compare VEXC with AVXC, FRDM, VEA. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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