Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares (VFSNX) Alternatives
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares (VFSNX) belongs to the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VFSNX. 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 VFSNX
VFSNX charges 0.11% annually. Among mutual funds in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VFSNX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series International Small Cap Fund | 0.03% | Dec 3, 2009 | VFSNX vs FSTSX | |
| Fidelity SAI International Small Cap Index Fund | 0.10% | Jun 25, 2021 | VFSNX vs FSISX | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund... | 0.16% | Feb 7, 2019 | VFSNX vs VFSAX | |
| DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio | 0.36% | Aug 13, 2008 | VFSNX vs DFVQX | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value Fund | 0.36% | Dec 3, 2019 | VFSNX vs AVDVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VFSNX
Among mutual funds in the Foreign Small & Mid 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund | 97 | Oct 31, 2013 | VFSNX vs KGGIX | |
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund Class A | 97 | Nov 1, 2013 | VFSNX vs KGGAX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund | 97 | Sep 27, 2021 | VFSNX vs HRIOX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund Investor... | 97 | Aug 11, 2023 | VFSNX vs HRIIX | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value Fund | 94 | Dec 3, 2019 | VFSNX vs AVDVX |
Top Performing VFSNX Alternatives (YTD)
VFSNX alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund | 7.56% | Jun 29, 2014 | VFSNX vs YASLX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund | 6.18% | Sep 27, 2021 | VFSNX vs HRIOX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund Investor... | 6.14% | Aug 11, 2023 | VFSNX vs HRIIX | |
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund | 4.70% | Oct 31, 2013 | VFSNX vs KGGIX | |
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund Class A | 4.60% | Nov 1, 2013 | VFSNX vs KGGAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VFSNX
VFSNX alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS International New Discovery Fund Class R6 | 12.10% | Jun 1, 2012 | VFSNX vs MIDLX | |
| MFS International New Discovery Fund | 12.11% | Oct 8, 1997 | VFSNX vs MWNIX | |
| AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund | 12.99% | Jun 29, 2014 | VFSNX vs YASLX | |
| Artisan International Explorer Fund | 13.06% | May 15, 2022 | VFSNX vs ARHBX | |
| Harding Loevner International Small Companies Port... | 13.26% | Mar 25, 2007 | VFSNX vs HLMSX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VFSNX
VFSNX alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan International Explorer Fund | -9.51% | May 15, 2022 | VFSNX vs ARHBX | |
| William Blair International Small Cap Growth Fund | -10.09% | Oct 31, 2005 | VFSNX vs WISIX | |
| Artisan International Small-Mid Fund | -10.10% | Dec 20, 2001 | VFSNX vs ARTJX | |
| AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund | -10.18% | Jun 29, 2014 | VFSNX vs YASLX | |
| Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund | -10.42% | Aug 31, 2015 | VFSNX vs GISOX |
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