Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) Alternatives
Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) belongs to the Europe Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VGK. 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 VGK
VGK charges 0.08% annually. Among ETFs in the Europe Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VGK alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF | 0.09% | Oct 15, 2002 | VGK vs SPEU | |
| iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF | 0.09% | Jun 10, 2014 | VGK vs IEUR | |
| Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | VGK vs FLGB | |
| Franklin FTSE Eurozone ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | VGK vs FLEU | |
| Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF | 0.09% | Feb 6, 2018 | VGK vs FLSW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VGK
Among ETFs in the Europe 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | 93 | Jan 25, 2012 | VGK vs EFNL | |
| iShares MSCI Spain ETF | 93 | Mar 12, 1996 | VGK vs EWP | |
| iShares MSCI Austria ETF | 92 | Mar 12, 1996 | VGK vs EWO | |
| First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index F... | 91 | Aug 27, 2007 | VGK vs FDD | |
| First Trust Europe AlphaDEX Fund | 91 | Apr 26, 2011 | VGK vs FEP |
Top Performing VGK Alternatives (YTD)
VGK alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Norway ETF | 26.82% | Jan 23, 2012 | VGK vs ENOR | |
| Global X MSCI Norway ETF | 25.75% | Nov 9, 2010 | VGK vs NORW | |
| WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund | 6.05% | Mar 4, 2015 | VGK vs EUSC | |
| WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund | 6.05% | Mar 4, 2015 | VGK vs OPPE | |
| iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF | 5.39% | Mar 12, 1996 | VGK vs EWU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VGK
VGK alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF | 14.96% | Apr 14, 2016 | VGK vs RFEU | |
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | 15.78% | Sep 9, 2015 | VGK vs EUDV | |
| First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund | 15.87% | Feb 14, 2012 | VGK vs FSZ | |
| iShares MSCI Belgium ETF | 16.03% | Mar 12, 1996 | VGK vs EWK | |
| Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF | 16.50% | Feb 6, 2018 | VGK vs FLSW |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VGK
VGK alternatives from the Europe Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Switzerland AlphaDEX Fund | -10.39% | Feb 14, 2012 | VGK vs FSZ | |
| ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF | -10.63% | Sep 9, 2015 | VGK vs EUDV | |
| iShares MSCI Finland ETF | -10.90% | Jan 25, 2012 | VGK vs EFNL | |
| First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF | -11.26% | Apr 14, 2016 | VGK vs RFEU | |
| WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund | -11.41% | Jun 16, 2006 | VGK vs DFE |
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 | 60 | -3.66% | Sep 7, 2010 | VGK vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | -3.29% | Jun 27, 2016 | VGK vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 62 | -6.16% | Mar 25, 2004 | VGK vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 3.51% | Jan 26, 2011 | VGK vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -9.39% | Nov 13, 2000 | VGK vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 74 | -0.74% | Jun 24, 2008 | VGK vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 65 | 3.69% | Feb 7, 2019 | VGK vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 50 | 0.09% | Apr 3, 2007 | VGK vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 47 | -1.48% | Dec 19, 2013 | VGK vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 60 | 3.54% | Jan 26, 2004 | VGK vs VTV |
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