Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI) belongs to the Dividend 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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VIGI
VIGI charges 0.15% annually. There are 13 ETFs in the Dividend category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.04% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | VIGI vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.04% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | VIGI vs VIG | |
| iShares Core Dividend ETF | 0.05% | 1.59B | Nov 2017 | VIGI vs DIVB | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.06% | 98.55B | Oct 2011 | VIGI vs SCHD | |
| Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF | 0.06% | 139.61M | Jun 2016 | VIGI vs UDIV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VIGI
VIGI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 24. There are 120 ETFs in the Dividend category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 95 | 5.00B | Jul 2016 | VIGI vs LVHI | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | 91 | 131.46M | Sep 2016 | VIGI vs INCE | |
| WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund | 90 | 142.37M | Jun 2006 | VIGI vs DEW | |
| iShares Core Dividend ETF | 90 | 1.59B | Nov 2017 | VIGI vs DIVB | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 89 | 45.46M | Jul 2015 | VIGI vs ALTY |
Top Performing VIGI Alternatives (YTD)
VIGI is at 4.68% YTD. There are 126 ETFs in the Dividend category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 89.76%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 89.76% | 127.56M | Oct 2023 | VIGI vs MRNY | |
| ETRACS 2x Leveraged U.S. Dividend Factor TR ETN | 39.67% | 8.22M | Feb 2021 | VIGI vs SCDL | |
| Amplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETF | 28.18% | 26.22M | Aug 2022 | VIGI vs NDIV | |
| Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF | 25.72% | 314.47M | Dec 2010 | VIGI vs KBWY | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growt... | 23.46% | 145.45M | Aug 2013 | VIGI vs DGRE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VIGI
VIGI has 12.99% 1-year volatility. There are 81 ETFs in the Dividend category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 5.85%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 5.85% | 45.46M | Jul 2015 | VIGI vs ALTY | |
| Simplify Enhanced Income ETF | 7.30% | 71.03M | Oct 2022 | VIGI vs HIGH | |
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | 8.03% | 45.17B | May 2020 | VIGI vs JEPI | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | 8.39% | 131.46M | Sep 2016 | VIGI vs INCE | |
| WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund | 8.96% | 6.21B | Jun 2006 | VIGI vs DLN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VIGI
VIGI has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.64%. There are 110 ETFs in the Dividend category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.27%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun... | -4.27% | 7.48B | Mar 2006 | VIGI vs FDL | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | -4.34% | 45.46M | Jul 2015 | VIGI vs ALTY | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | -4.61% | 98.55B | Oct 2011 | VIGI vs SCHD | |
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | -4.84% | 1.31B | Oct 2013 | VIGI vs RDIV | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | -4.90% | 131.46M | Sep 2016 | VIGI vs INCE |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VTI, VGT and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.45% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VIGI vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 66 | 10.96% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VIGI vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 57 | 22.94% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | VIGI vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 56 | 11.67% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | VIGI vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 32 | 6.19% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | VIGI vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 11.12% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | VIGI vs VT | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 32 | -0.17% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | VIGI vs BND | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 90 | 16.06% | 245.00B | Jan 2004 | VIGI vs VTV | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 58 | 12.45% | 317.30B | Jul 2007 | VIGI vs VEA | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 48 | 10.97% | 26.50B | Sep 2010 | VIGI vs VOOG |
Often Compared With VIGI
Investors most often compare VIGI with VYMI, SCHY, IGRO. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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