Vanguard International Explorer Fund (VINEX) Alternatives
Vanguard International Explorer Fund (VINEX) belongs to the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VINEX. 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 VINEX
VINEX charges 0.40% annually. Among mutual funds in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VINEX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series International Small Cap Fund | 0.03% | Dec 3, 2009 | VINEX vs FSTSX | |
| Fidelity SAI International Small Cap Index Fund | 0.10% | Jun 25, 2021 | VINEX vs FSISX | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund... | 0.11% | Apr 2, 2009 | VINEX vs VFSNX | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund... | 0.16% | Feb 7, 2019 | VINEX vs VFSAX | |
| DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio | 0.36% | Aug 13, 2008 | VINEX vs DFVQX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VINEX
Among mutual funds in the Foreign Small & Mid 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund | 97 | Oct 31, 2013 | VINEX vs KGGIX | |
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund Class A | 97 | Nov 1, 2013 | VINEX vs KGGAX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund | 97 | Sep 27, 2021 | VINEX vs HRIOX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund Investor... | 97 | Aug 11, 2023 | VINEX vs HRIIX | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value Fund | 94 | Dec 3, 2019 | VINEX vs AVDVX |
Top Performing VINEX Alternatives (YTD)
VINEX alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund | 7.56% | Jun 29, 2014 | VINEX vs YASLX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund | 6.18% | Sep 27, 2021 | VINEX vs HRIOX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund Investor... | 6.14% | Aug 11, 2023 | VINEX vs HRIIX | |
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund | 4.70% | Oct 31, 2013 | VINEX vs KGGIX | |
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund Class A | 4.60% | Nov 1, 2013 | VINEX vs KGGAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VINEX
VINEX alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS International New Discovery Fund Class R6 | 12.10% | Jun 1, 2012 | VINEX vs MIDLX | |
| MFS International New Discovery Fund | 12.11% | Oct 8, 1997 | VINEX vs MWNIX | |
| AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund | 12.99% | Jun 29, 2014 | VINEX vs YASLX | |
| Artisan International Explorer Fund | 13.06% | May 15, 2022 | VINEX vs ARHBX | |
| Harding Loevner International Small Companies Port... | 13.26% | Mar 25, 2007 | VINEX vs HLMSX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VINEX
VINEX alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan International Explorer Fund | -9.51% | May 15, 2022 | VINEX vs ARHBX | |
| William Blair International Small Cap Growth Fund | -10.09% | Oct 31, 2005 | VINEX vs WISIX | |
| Artisan International Small-Mid Fund | -10.10% | Dec 20, 2001 | VINEX vs ARTJX | |
| AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund | -10.18% | Jun 29, 2014 | VINEX vs YASLX | |
| Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund | -10.42% | Aug 31, 2015 | VINEX vs GISOX |
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