Global X MSCI Vietnam ETF (VNAM) belongs to the Emerging Markets Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VNAM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VNAM
VNAM charges 0.51% annually. There are 37 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.07% | 17.88B | Mar 2007 | VNAM vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.07% | 235.70M | Sep 2025 | VNAM vs VEXC | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 162.80B | Mar 2005 | VNAM vs VWO | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.80B | Jan 2010 | VNAM vs SCHE | |
| Xtrackers Emerging Markets Carbon Reduction and Cl... | 0.15% | 58.93M | Dec 2018 | VNAM vs EMCR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VNAM
VNAM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 56. There are 39 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 90 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | VNAM vs GEME | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 88 | — | Sep 2024 | VNAM vs EVLU | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF | 87 | 107.84M | Jun 2011 | VNAM vs DBEM | |
| Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF | 86 | 120.77M | Feb 2015 | VNAM vs ROAM | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 85 | 257.92M | Dec 2007 | VNAM vs PIE |
Top Performing VNAM Alternatives (YTD)
VNAM is at 0.20% YTD. There are 60 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 38.60%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 38.60% | 257.92M | Dec 2007 | VNAM vs PIE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 37.89% | 26.40B | Jul 2017 | VNAM vs EMXC | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 35.52% | 21.60M | Feb 2012 | VNAM vs EEMO | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | 34.20% | 2.09B | Sep 2015 | VNAM vs XCEM | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 32.99% | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | VNAM vs GEME |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VNAM
VNAM has 27.11% 1-year volatility. There are 65 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.33%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 8.33% | — | Jun 2025 | VNAM vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 10.71% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | VNAM vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.54% | 7.21M | Jan 2016 | VNAM vs EMDV | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 12.67% | 1.28B | Feb 2011 | VNAM vs EDIV | |
| iShares MSCI Qatar ETF | 13.25% | 67.45M | Apr 2014 | VNAM vs QAT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VNAM
VNAM has a 1-year max drawdown of -17.03%. There are 60 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.47%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | -4.47% | — | Jun 2025 | VNAM vs TJUN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.21M | Jan 2016 | VNAM vs EMDV | |
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | -7.30% | 1.21B | Feb 2012 | VNAM vs DVYE | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 4.03B | Jul 2007 | VNAM vs DEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF | -7.98% | 747.02M | May 2008 | VNAM vs EWX |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, AIQ and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 84 | 7.89% | 8.44B | Dec 2013 | VNAM vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 11 | -6.53% | 7.43B | Sep 2023 | VNAM vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 58 | 24.56% | 11.08B | May 2018 | VNAM vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 19 | 6.67% | 6.64B | Nov 2010 | VNAM vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 60 | 10.71% | 8.06B | Apr 2010 | VNAM vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 23 | 1.13% | 3.54B | Sep 2016 | VNAM vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 35 | -5.97% | 4.57B | Apr 2010 | VNAM vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 78 | 4.54% | 3.19B | Jun 2013 | VNAM vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 89 | 49.19% | 2.37B | Oct 2020 | VNAM vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Industrials Equities | 60 | 20.97% | 14.28B | Mar 2017 | VNAM vs PAVE |
Often Compared With VNAM
Investors most often compare VNAM with VNM, EIDO, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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