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 34 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 South Korea ETF | 0.09% | 1.16B | Nov 2017 | VNM vs FLKR | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | 0.09% | 2.65B | Jun 2014 | VNM vs IPAC | |
| Franklin FTSE Australia ETF | 0.09% | 89.13M | Nov 2017 | VNM vs FLAU | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 91.04M | Apr 2020 | VNM vs BKEM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VNM
VNM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 40. There are 25 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 94 | 3.09B | Nov 2017 | VNM vs FLTW | |
| iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF | 94 | 11.41B | Jun 2000 | VNM vs EWT | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 93 | 26.26B | May 2000 | VNM vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 93 | 1.16B | Nov 2017 | VNM vs FLKR | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 92 | 159.67M | Oct 2010 | VNM vs MKOR |
Top Performing VNM Alternatives (YTD)
VNM is at -3.72% YTD. There are 37 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 102.90%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 102.90% | 26.26B | May 2000 | VNM vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 101.15% | 1.16B | Nov 2017 | VNM vs FLKR | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 85.78% | 159.67M | Oct 2010 | VNM vs MKOR | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 67.52% | 3.09B | Nov 2017 | VNM vs FLTW | |
| iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF | 64.84% | 11.41B | Jun 2000 | VNM vs EWT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VNM
VNM has 26.91% 1-year volatility. There are 44 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.21%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 13.21% | 5.89M | May 2024 | VNM vs INDH | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 13.34% | 67.43M | Feb 2012 | VNM vs DVYA | |
| SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF | 13.92% | 54.80M | Mar 2021 | VNM vs ADIV | |
| iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | 14.14% | 331.79M | Mar 1996 | VNM vs EWM | |
| Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF | 14.40% | 96.37M | Feb 2011 | VNM vs ASEA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VNM
VNM has a 1-year max drawdown of -17.07%. There are 35 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.82%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Singapore ETF | -7.82% | 926.08M | Mar 1996 | VNM vs EWS | |
| Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF | -8.28% | 96.37M | Feb 2011 | VNM vs ASEA | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | -8.64% | 67.43M | Feb 2012 | VNM vs DVYA | |
| iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF | -8.79% | 2.05B | Oct 2001 | VNM vs EPP | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders Developed Asia ex-Japan ETF | -9.01% | 6.36B | Aug 2018 | VNM vs BBAX |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $85B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 94 | 71.86% | 84.54B | Dec 2011 | VNM vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 27 | -13.03% | 25.30B | May 2006 | VNM vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities | 13 | -3.82% | 4.66B | Aug 2007 | VNM vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 27 | -15.56% | 7.89B | Nov 2009 | VNM vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 24 | -1.37% | 13.10B | Apr 2012 | VNM vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 87 | 63.06% | 361.77M | Aug 2024 | VNM vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 82 | 22.66% | 2.96B | Oct 2010 | VNM vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 4 | -10.52% | 1.55B | Feb 2013 | VNM vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -31.58% | 1.03B | Jan 2024 | VNM vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.19% | 2.81B | Apr 2011 | VNM vs FLTR |
Often Compared With VNM
Investors most often compare VNM with VOO, INDA, IDX. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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