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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU.TO) Alternatives

ETF · Currency in CAD · Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF aims to track the performance of a broad global equity index that encompasses developed markets outside of the U.S. and Canada, primarily investing in large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks.

Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU.TO) belongs to the International Equity category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VIU.TO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.

Cheapest Alternatives to VIU.TO

VIU.TO charges 0.23% annually. There are 4 ETFs in the International Equity category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.19%.

SymbolNameExpense RatioAUMInception
TPE.TO
TD International Equity Index ETF0.19%5.41BMar 2016VIU.TO vs TPE.TO
HXDM.TO
Global X Intl Developed Markets Equity Index Corpo...0.20%1.22BSep 2017VIU.TO vs HXDM.TO
ZDM.TO
BMO MSCI EAFE Hedged to CAD Index ETF0.22%1.89BOct 2009VIU.TO vs ZDM.TO
VI.TO
Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America I...0.22%919.41MDec 2015VIU.TO vs VI.TO
ZDI.TO
BMO International Dividend ETF0.44%873.50MNov 2014VIU.TO vs ZDI.TO

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VIU.TO

VIU.TO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 69. There are 6 ETFs in the International Equity category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 87.

SymbolNameRisk / Return RankAUMInception
KNGX.TO
Brompton International Cash Flow Kings ETF
87
—Jul 2024VIU.TO vs KNGX.TO
VXM.TO
CI Morningstar International Value CAD Hedged
86
995.46MNov 2014VIU.TO vs VXM.TO
VI.TO
Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America I...
82
919.41MDec 2015VIU.TO vs VI.TO
QDXH.TO
Mackenzie International Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedg...
76
40.31MJan 2018VIU.TO vs QDXH.TO
FLVI.NEO
Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen...
75
—Mar 2024VIU.TO vs FLVI.NEO

Top Performing VIU.TO Alternatives (YTD)

VIU.TO is at 18.03% YTD. There is 1 ETF in the International Equity category with a higher YTD return, going as high as 22.98%.

SymbolNameYTD ReturnAUMInception
FCIM.NEO
Fidelity International Momentum Index ETF
22.98%
—Jun 2020VIU.TO vs FCIM.NEO
VI.TO
Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America I...
17.46%
919.41MDec 2015VIU.TO vs VI.TO
ZDI.TO
BMO International Dividend ETF
12.33%
873.50MNov 2014VIU.TO vs ZDI.TO
TPE.TO
TD International Equity Index ETF
11.97%
5.41BMar 2016VIU.TO vs TPE.TO
HXDM.TO
Global X Intl Developed Markets Equity Index Corpo...
11.93%
1.22BSep 2017VIU.TO vs HXDM.TO

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VIU.TO

VIU.TO has 16.49% 1-year volatility. There are 10 ETFs in the International Equity category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.59%.

SymbolNameVolatility 1YAUMInception
FLVI.NEO
Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen...11.59%—Mar 2024VIU.TO vs FLVI.NEO
QDXH.TO
Mackenzie International Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedg...12.15%40.31MJan 2018VIU.TO vs QDXH.TO
THE.TO
TD International Equity CAD Hedged Index ETF12.81%247.28MMar 2016VIU.TO vs THE.TO
VXM.TO
CI Morningstar International Value CAD Hedged13.34%995.46MNov 2014VIU.TO vs VXM.TO
ZDM.TO
BMO MSCI EAFE Hedged to CAD Index ETF13.57%1.89BOct 2009VIU.TO vs ZDM.TO

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VIU.TO

VIU.TO has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.74%. There are 10 ETFs in the International Equity category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.27%.

SymbolNameMax Drawdown 1YAUMInception
KNGX.TO
Brompton International Cash Flow Kings ETF
-6.27%
—Jul 2024VIU.TO vs KNGX.TO
FLVI.NEO
Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen...
-7.71%
—Mar 2024VIU.TO vs FLVI.NEO
VXM.TO
CI Morningstar International Value CAD Hedged
-9.40%
995.46MNov 2014VIU.TO vs VXM.TO
THE.TO
TD International Equity CAD Hedged Index ETF
-9.47%
247.28MMar 2016VIU.TO vs THE.TO
VI.TO
Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America I...
-9.80%
919.41MDec 2015VIU.TO vs VI.TO

Other ETFs from Vanguard

The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VFV.TO, VDY.TO, VEQT.TO and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $33B.

SymbolNameCategoryRisk / Return RankYTD ReturnAUMInception
VFV.TO
Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETFS&P 500
74
11.92%
32.85BNov 2012VIU.TO vs VFV.TO
VDY.TO
Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index E...Dividend
98
23.93%
7.99BNov 2012VIU.TO vs VDY.TO
VEQT.TO
Vanguard All-Equity ETF PortfolioGlobal Equities
83
13.03%
14.70BJan 2019VIU.TO vs VEQT.TO
VGRO.TO
Vanguard Growth ETF PortfolioDiversified Portfolio
81
10.72%
10.14BJan 2018VIU.TO vs VGRO.TO
VCN.TO
Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETFCanada Equities
82
10.34%
15.96BAug 2013VIU.TO vs VCN.TO
VBAL.TO
Vanguard Balanced ETF PortfolioDiversified Portfolio
71
8.40%
5.44BJan 2018VIU.TO vs VBAL.TO
VCE.TO
Vanguard FTSE Canada Index ETFCanada Equities
78
10.72%
3.48BNov 2011VIU.TO vs VCE.TO
VIDY.TO
Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Divi...Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend
75
13.09%
1.90BAug 2018VIU.TO vs VIDY.TO
VXC.TO
Vanguard FTSE Global All Cap ex Canada Index ETFGlobal Equities
77
14.02%
3.45BJun 2014VIU.TO vs VXC.TO
VUN.TO
Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETFLarge Cap Blend Equities
73
12.60%
18.15BAug 2013VIU.TO vs VUN.TO

Often Compared With VIU.TO

Investors most often compare VIU.TO with XEF.TO, VDU.TO, XEQT.TO. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

SymbolNameCategoryRisk / Return RankYTD ReturnAUMInception
XEF.TO
iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETFForeign Large Cap Equities
55
12.11%
22.44BApr 2013VIU.TO vs XEF.TO
VDU.TO
Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex U.S. Index ETFGlobal Equities
71
17.20%
833.59MAug 2013VIU.TO vs VDU.TO
XEQT.TO
iShares Core Equity ETF PortfolioGlobal Equities
81
12.77%
19.56BAug 2019VIU.TO vs XEQT.TO
VE.TO
Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index ETFEurope Equities
42
9.49%
649.53MJun 2014VIU.TO vs VE.TO
VEE.TO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETFEmerging Markets Equities
56
13.66%
4.23BNov 2011VIU.TO vs VEE.TO
ZEA.TO
BMO MSCI EAFE Index ETFForeign Large Cap Equities
54
12.12%
13.21BFeb 2014VIU.TO vs ZEA.TO
ZSP.TO
BMO S&P 500 Index ETFS&P 500
73
11.92%
24.23BNov 2012VIU.TO vs ZSP.TO
ZEM.TO
BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETFEmerging Markets Equities
78
28.44%
3.56BOct 2009VIU.TO vs ZEM.TO
IDV
iShares International Select Dividend ETFGlobal Equities, Dividend
73
8.04%
8.22BJun 2007VIU.TO vs IDV
XFH.TO
iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)Global Equities
68
10.88%
3.11BFeb 2015VIU.TO vs XFH.TO
XGRO.TO
iShares Core Growth ETF PortfolioDiversified Portfolio
71
10.58%
4.97BJun 2007VIU.TO vs XGRO.TO
FCIV.TO
Fidelity International Value ETFForeign Large Cap Equities
77
14.83%
2.19BJun 2025VIU.TO vs FCIV.TO
FNDF
Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETFForeign Large Cap Equities, Large Cap Value Equities
77
15.75%
24.80BAug 2013VIU.TO vs FNDF
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETFGlobal Equities
55
12.42%
652.30BJan 2011VIU.TO vs VXUS
EQL.TO
Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Index ETF CADS&P 500, Equal Weight
69
14.48%
1.66BMay 2018VIU.TO vs EQL.TO
XUS.TO
iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETFS&P 500
73
11.92%
12.94BApr 2013VIU.TO vs XUS.TO
TQSM.TO
TD Q U.S. Small-Mid-Cap Equity ETFMid Cap Value Equities
66
19.53%
923.16MJan 2025VIU.TO vs TQSM.TO
VA.TO
Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific All Cap Index...Asia Pacific Equities
84
31.38%
316.57MJun 2014VIU.TO vs VA.TO
XSEA.TO
iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE Index ETFForeign Large Cap Equities
46
12.59%
366.74MMar 2019VIU.TO vs XSEA.TO
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETFForeign Large Cap Equities
57
13.29%
317.30BJul 2007VIU.TO vs VEA

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