Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD Accumulating (VFEA.L) 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 VFEA.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VFEA.L
VFEA.L charges 0.17% annually. There are 8 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amundi Prime Emerging Markets UCITS ETF DR (C) | 0.10% | 1.60B | Sep 2021 | VFEA.L vs PRAM.L | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets II UCITS ETF Dist | 0.14% | 8.58B | Mar 2023 | VFEA.L vs E127.L | |
| Franklin FTSE Asia ex China ex Japan UCITS ETF USD... | 0.14% | 476.31M | Sep 2018 | VFEA.L vs FLQA.L | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Ex China UCITS ETF Acc | 0.15% | 5.21B | Jun 2019 | VFEA.L vs EMXC.L | |
| HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 0.15% | — | Jun 2022 | VFEA.L vs HEMC.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VFEA.L
VFEA.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 41. There are 84 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC MSCI Taiwan Capped UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 94 | 103.89M | Mar 2011 | VFEA.L vs HTWD.L | |
| JPMorgan Global Emerging Markets Research Enhanced... | 93 | 1.68B | Dec 2018 | VFEA.L vs JRDM.L | |
| iShares MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 93 | 1.44B | Oct 2005 | VFEA.L vs IDTW.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets ESG Screened UCITS... | 86 | 123.16M | Mar 2016 | VFEA.L vs XDEX.L | |
| iShares MSCI EM Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 86 | 730.70M | Dec 2007 | VFEA.L vs ISDE.L |
Top Performing VFEA.L Alternatives (YTD)
VFEA.L is at 7.87% YTD. There are 87 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 55.85%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC MSCI Taiwan Capped UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 55.85% | 103.89M | Mar 2011 | VFEA.L vs HTWD.L | |
| iShares MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 55.65% | 1.44B | Oct 2005 | VFEA.L vs IDTW.L | |
| iShares MSCI EM Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 40.56% | 730.70M | Dec 2007 | VFEA.L vs ISDE.L | |
| Franklin FTSE Asia ex China ex Japan UCITS ETF USD... | 32.14% | 476.31M | Sep 2018 | VFEA.L vs FLQA.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI EM Value Factor UCITS ETF USD(Ac... | 31.08% | 1.57B | Dec 2018 | VFEA.L vs EMVL.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VFEA.L
VFEA.L has 17.30% 1-year volatility. There are 29 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.21%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco MSCI Kuwait UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 10.21% | 3.95M | Oct 2019 | VFEA.L vs MKUW.L | |
| Invesco FTSE EM High Dividend Low Volatility UCITS... | 10.55% | 213.00M | May 2016 | VFEA.L vs HDEM.L | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend Aristocrats UCI... | 11.18% | 131.78M | Oct 2011 | VFEA.L vs EMDV.L | |
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend UCITS ETF | 11.95% | 1.08B | Nov 2011 | VFEA.L vs SEDY.L | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income UCITS ET... | 12.14% | 194.77M | Nov 2016 | VFEA.L vs DEMS.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VFEA.L
VFEA.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.63%. There are 26 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.44%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco FTSE EM High Dividend Low Volatility UCITS... | -6.44% | 213.00M | May 2016 | VFEA.L vs HDEM.L | |
| L&G Emerging Markets Quality Dividends Equal Weigh... | -6.44% | 40.45M | Jul 2021 | VFEA.L vs LDME.L | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income UCITS ET... | -6.47% | 194.77M | Nov 2016 | VFEA.L vs DEMS.L | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income UCITS ET... | -6.72% | 194.77M | Nov 2014 | VFEA.L vs DEM.L | |
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend UCITS ETF | -7.29% | 1.08B | Nov 2011 | VFEA.L vs SEDY.L |
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