Vontobel International Equity Active ETF (VNIE) 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 VNIE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VNIE
VNIE charges 0.60% annually. There are 150 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | 317.30B | Jul 2007 | VNIE vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.28B | Apr 2020 | VNIE vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.01B | Apr 2007 | VNIE vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.40B | Mar 2007 | VNIE vs VEU | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.90B | Mar 2017 | VNIE vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VNIE
VNIE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 8. There are 164 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 90 | 471.00M | Oct 2024 | VNIE vs GMOI | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 88 | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | VNIE vs KEMX | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 88 | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | VNIE vs IFLO | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 88 | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | VNIE vs EFAS | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 87 | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | VNIE vs PATN |
Top Performing VNIE Alternatives (YTD)
VNIE is at 4.18% YTD. There are 167 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.86%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 44.86% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | VNIE vs IPOS | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 37.49% | 130.54M | Apr 2019 | VNIE vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 34.37% | 184.51M | Sep 2024 | VNIE vs PATN | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 28.11% | 307.03M | Nov 2014 | VNIE vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 27.72% | 292.51M | Jan 2022 | VNIE vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VNIE
VNIE has 16.65% 1-year volatility. There are 119 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.46%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 7.46% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | VNIE vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.71% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | VNIE vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.15% | 159.94M | Aug 2013 | VNIE vs FID | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.71% | 5.14B | Oct 2011 | VNIE vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.94% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | VNIE vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VNIE
VNIE has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.11%. There are 145 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | VNIE vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | VNIE vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | VNIE vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 185.32M | Jun 2025 | VNIE vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 523.46M | Jun 2013 | VNIE vs IDOG |
Often Compared With VNIE
Investors most often compare VNIE with BPH, COMT, RODM. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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