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% | 17.88B | 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% | 12.80B | Jan 2010 | VEXC vs SCHE | |
| Xtrackers Emerging Markets Carbon Reduction and Cl... | 0.15% | 58.93M | Dec 2018 | VEXC vs EMCR | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Climate Selection ... | 0.15% | 1.07B | Dec 2018 | VEXC vs EMCS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VEXC
Among 68 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 90 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | VEXC vs GEME | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 88 | — | Sep 2024 | VEXC vs EVLU | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF | 87 | 107.84M | Jun 2011 | VEXC vs DBEM | |
| Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF | 86 | 120.77M | Feb 2015 | VEXC vs ROAM | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 85 | 257.92M | Dec 2007 | VEXC vs PIE |
Top Performing VEXC Alternatives (YTD)
VEXC is at 20.67% YTD. There are 27 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 38.60%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 38.60% | 257.92M | Dec 2007 | VEXC vs PIE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 37.89% | 26.40B | Jul 2017 | VEXC vs EMXC | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 35.52% | 21.60M | Feb 2012 | VEXC vs EEMO | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | 34.20% | 2.09B | Sep 2015 | VEXC vs XCEM | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 32.99% | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | VEXC vs GEME |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VEXC
VEXC has 20.27% 1-year volatility. There are 36 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.33%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 8.33% | — | Jun 2025 | VEXC vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 10.71% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | VEXC vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.54% | 7.21M | Jan 2016 | VEXC vs EMDV | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 12.67% | 1.28B | Feb 2011 | VEXC vs EDIV | |
| iShares MSCI Qatar ETF | 13.25% | 67.45M | Apr 2014 | VEXC vs QAT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VEXC
Among 68 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -4.47%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | -4.47% | — | Jun 2025 | VEXC vs TJUN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.21M | Jan 2016 | VEXC vs EMDV | |
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | -7.30% | 1.21B | Feb 2012 | VEXC vs DVYE | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 4.03B | Jul 2007 | VEXC vs DEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF | -7.98% | 747.02M | May 2008 | VEXC vs EWX |
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 | 59 | 8.19% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VEXC vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | 8.82% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VEXC vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 58 | 23.32% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | VEXC vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 55 | 12.51% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | VEXC vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 31 | 3.52% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | VEXC vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 59 | 10.06% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | VEXC vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 75 | 11.51% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | VEXC vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 32 | 0.49% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | VEXC vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 54 | 6.98% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | VEXC vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 84 | 14.47% | 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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