Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI) Alternatives
Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI) 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 VIGI. 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 VIGI
VIGI charges 0.15% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VIGI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | Jul 20, 2007 | VIGI vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 24, 2020 | VIGI vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | Apr 26, 2007 | VIGI vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | Mar 21, 2017 | VIGI vs IDEV | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | Jan 26, 2011 | VIGI vs VXUS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VIGI
Among ETFs in the Foreign Large 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 96 | Apr 18, 2011 | VIGI vs FDT | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 96 | Nov 14, 2016 | VIGI vs EFAS | |
| iShares MSCI Israel ETF | 96 | Mar 26, 2008 | VIGI vs EIS | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 96 | Oct 29, 2013 | VIGI vs VIDI | |
| Jpmorgan International Value ETF | 95 | Sep 13, 2023 | VIGI vs JIVE |
Top Performing VIGI Alternatives (YTD)
VIGI alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.06% | Nov 14, 2016 | VIGI vs EFAS | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 9.83% | Apr 18, 2011 | VIGI vs FDT | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 9.82% | Jun 16, 2017 | VIGI vs ICOW | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 9.35% | Apr 12, 2019 | VIGI vs KEMX | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 8.50% | Jun 27, 2013 | VIGI vs IDOG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VIGI
VIGI alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 12.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | VIGI vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | 12.53% | Feb 12, 2008 | VIGI vs DWX | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 12.62% | Aug 23, 2013 | VIGI vs FID | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | 13.16% | Aug 24, 2016 | VIGI vs HDMV | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 13.30% | Aug 19, 2015 | VIGI vs CIL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VIGI
VIGI alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -7.14% | Oct 18, 2011 | VIGI vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | -8.59% | Feb 12, 2008 | VIGI vs DWX | |
| Fidelity International Multifactor ETF | -8.67% | Feb 26, 2019 | VIGI vs FDEV | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | -8.73% | Aug 24, 2016 | VIGI vs HDMV | |
| WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund | -8.74% | Aug 10, 2018 | VIGI vs DWMF |
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 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VIGI vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VIGI vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VIGI vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VIGI vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VIGI vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VIGI vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VIGI vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VIGI vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VIGI vs VTV | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.17% | Apr 5, 2019 | VIGI vs VOOG |
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