Vident International Equity Fund (VIDI) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VIDI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VIDI
VIDI charges 0.59% annually. There are 146 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | 316.30B | Jul 2007 | VIDI vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.31B | Apr 2020 | VIDI vs BKIE | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.90B | Mar 2007 | VIDI vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.07B | Apr 2007 | VIDI vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 31.64B | Mar 2017 | VIDI vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VIDI
VIDI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 87. There are 23 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 95 | 489.00M | Oct 2024 | VIDI vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 95 | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | VIDI vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 93 | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | VIDI vs IFLO | |
| Fidelity International High Dividend ETF | 93 | 325.11M | Jan 2018 | VIDI vs FIDI | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 93 | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | VIDI vs IDOG |
Top Performing VIDI Alternatives (YTD)
VIDI is at 16.82% YTD. There are 26 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 33.98%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 33.98% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | VIDI vs IPOS | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 28.74% | 190.45M | Sep 2024 | VIDI vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 27.25% | 939.30M | Jun 2007 | VIDI vs IDHQ | |
| Harbor International Equity ETF | 23.91% | 7.71M | Jun 2025 | VIDI vs EPIN | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 22.99% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | VIDI vs IFLO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VIDI
VIDI has 16.15% 1-year volatility. There are 100 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.77%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 6.77% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | VIDI vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 9.04% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | VIDI vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 167.77M | Aug 2013 | VIDI vs FID | |
| Franklin Sustainable International Equity ETF | 10.29% | 2.98M | Nov 2015 | VIDI vs MCSE | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.60% | 5.44B | Oct 2011 | VIDI vs EFAV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VIDI
VIDI has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.07%. There are 35 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | VIDI vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | VIDI vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | VIDI vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | VIDI vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | VIDI vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Vident
The 4 most viewed Vident ETFs shown here include PPTY, VBND, VUSE and span 4 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $657M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Diversified Real Estate ETF | REIT | 62 | 16.81% | 31.01M | Mar 2018 | VIDI vs PPTY | |
| Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 24 | -0.43% | 488.80M | Oct 2014 | VIDI vs VBND | |
| Vident U.S. Equity Strategy ETF | Mid Cap Value Equities | 47 | 10.18% | 657.40M | Jan 2014 | VIDI vs VUSE | |
| The Frontier Economic Fund | Global Equities | 80 | 12.00% | — | Jun 2025 | VIDI vs AKAF |
Often Compared With VIDI
Investors most often compare VIDI with VYMI, SCHY, FNDF. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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