VanEck Vectors Vietnam ETF (VNM) belongs to the Asia Pacific Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VNM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VNM
VNM charges 0.68% annually. There are 65 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF | 0.08% | 13.80B | Mar 2005 | VNM vs VPL | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | 0.09% | 3.94B | Nov 2017 | VNM vs FLJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 0.09% | 179.16M | Nov 2017 | VNM vs FLJH | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 0.09% | 1.39B | Nov 2017 | VNM vs FLKR | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | 0.09% | 2.65B | Jun 2014 | VNM vs IPAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VNM
VNM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 20. There are 61 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 94 | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | VNM vs KCAI | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 92 | 7.17B | Jun 2006 | VNM vs DXJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 91 | 279.45M | Jun 2013 | VNM vs OPPJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 90 | 2.66B | Nov 2017 | VNM vs FLTW | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 90 | 71.70M | Feb 2012 | VNM vs DVYA |
Top Performing VNM Alternatives (YTD)
VNM is at -8.28% YTD. There are 90 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 74.82%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares | 74.82% | 1.38B | Apr 2013 | VNM vs KORU | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 65.26% | 1.39B | Nov 2017 | VNM vs FLKR | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 64.82% | 24.41B | May 2000 | VNM vs EWY | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 59.13% | 126.86M | Oct 2010 | VNM vs MKOR | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 55.54% | 2.66B | Nov 2017 | VNM vs FLTW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VNM
VNM has 26.88% 1-year volatility. There are 78 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.33%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 13.33% | 71.70M | Feb 2012 | VNM vs DVYA | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 13.39% | 5.79M | May 2024 | VNM vs INDH | |
| iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | 14.14% | 323.69M | Mar 1996 | VNM vs EWM | |
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 14.20% | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | VNM vs KCAI | |
| SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF | 14.20% | 54.80M | Mar 2021 | VNM vs ADIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VNM
VNM has a 1-year max drawdown of -17.47%. There are 51 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | -5.90% | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | VNM vs KCAI | |
| iShares MSCI Singapore ETF | -7.82% | 1.05B | Mar 1996 | VNM vs EWS | |
| Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF | -8.28% | 100.13M | Feb 2011 | VNM vs ASEA | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -8.33% | 145.96M | Mar 2014 | VNM vs KBA | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | -8.64% | 71.70M | Feb 2012 | VNM vs DVYA |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $68B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 88 | 51.46% | 68.10B | Dec 2011 | VNM vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 36 | -11.33% | 22.65B | May 2006 | VNM vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities, Energy Equities | 13 | -10.20% | 3.81B | Aug 2007 | VNM vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 38 | -13.28% | 6.89B | Nov 2009 | VNM vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 41 | 5.78% | 11.80B | Apr 2012 | VNM vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 68 | 45.86% | 249.42M | Aug 2024 | VNM vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 33 | -8.51% | 1.90B | Oct 2010 | VNM vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 5 | -4.84% | 1.57B | Feb 2013 | VNM vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -27.01% | 1.05B | Jan 2024 | VNM vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.70% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | VNM vs FLTR |
Often Compared With VNM
Investors most often compare VNM with VOO, INDA, IDX. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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