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 140 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% | 317.30B | Jul 2007 | VIDI vs VEA | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | VIDI vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.01B | Apr 2007 | VIDI vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | VIDI vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.90B | Mar 2017 | VIDI vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VIDI
VIDI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 86. There are 7 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 92 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | VIDI vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 90 | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | VIDI vs EFAS | |
| JPMorgan International Value ETF | 88 | 3.23B | Sep 2023 | VIDI vs JIVE | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 88 | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | VIDI vs IFLO | |
| John Hancock International High Dividend ETF | 87 | 10.95M | Dec 2022 | VIDI vs JHID |
Top Performing VIDI Alternatives (YTD)
VIDI is at 17.92% YTD. There are 14 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 40.04%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 40.04% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | VIDI vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 34.48% | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | VIDI vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 31.66% | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | VIDI vs PATN | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 25.57% | 307.03M | Nov 2014 | VIDI vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 25.41% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | VIDI vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VIDI
VIDI has 15.91% 1-year volatility. There are 93 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.41%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.41% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | VIDI vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.73% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | VIDI vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 159.94M | Aug 2013 | VIDI vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.69% | 5.14B | Oct 2011 | VIDI vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.95% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | VIDI vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VIDI
VIDI has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.07%. There are 34 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% | 48.95M | 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% | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | VIDI vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 523.46M | Jun 2013 | VIDI vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Vident
The 3 most viewed Vident ETFs shown here include PPTY, VBND, VUSE and span 3 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 | 38 | 15.60% | 31.01M | Mar 2018 | VIDI vs PPTY | |
| Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 35 | 0.25% | 488.80M | Oct 2014 | VIDI vs VBND | |
| Vident U.S. Equity Strategy ETF | Mid Cap Value Equities | 40 | 9.06% | 657.40M | Jan 2014 | VIDI vs VUSE |
Often Compared With VIDI
Investors most often compare VIDI with VYMI, FIDI, SCHY. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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