Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF (VNQI) Alternatives
Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF (VNQI) belongs to the REIT category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VNQI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VNQI
VNQI charges 0.12% annually. Among ETFs in the REIT category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VNQI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab US REIT ETF | 0.07% | Jan 13, 2011 | VNQI vs SCHH | |
| iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF | 0.08% | May 4, 2007 | VNQI vs USRT | |
| Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF | 0.08% | Feb 2, 2015 | VNQI vs FREL | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 0.10% | Oct 1, 2013 | VNQI vs HAUZ | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders MSCI US REIT ETF | 0.11% | Jun 15, 2018 | VNQI vs BBRE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VNQI
Among ETFs in the REIT category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | 91 | Oct 27, 2020 | VNQI vs DTCR | |
| WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate ETF | 67 | Jun 5, 2007 | VNQI vs WTRE | |
| iShares International Developed Real Estate ETF | 61 | Nov 12, 2007 | VNQI vs IFGL | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 56 | Oct 1, 2013 | VNQI vs HAUZ | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | 55 | May 9, 2023 | VNQI vs IQRA |
Top Performing VNQI Alternatives (YTD)
VNQI alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | 16.21% | Feb 7, 2019 | VNQI vs VRAI | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | 15.36% | Oct 27, 2020 | VNQI vs DTCR | |
| Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ... | 10.71% | May 15, 2018 | VNQI vs SRVR | |
| NETLease Corporate Real Estate ETF | 6.13% | Mar 22, 2019 | VNQI vs NETL | |
| ALPS Active REIT ETF | 5.55% | Feb 24, 2021 | VNQI vs REIT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VNQI
VNQI alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | 8.57% | Feb 7, 2017 | VNQI vs PFFR | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | 12.89% | May 9, 2023 | VNQI vs IQRA | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | 13.30% | Sep 24, 2020 | VNQI vs BLDG | |
| Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF | 14.08% | Mar 17, 2015 | VNQI vs SRET | |
| SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | 14.14% | Dec 15, 2006 | VNQI vs RWX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VNQI
VNQI alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | -6.57% | Feb 7, 2017 | VNQI vs PFFR | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | -9.78% | May 9, 2023 | VNQI vs IQRA | |
| Avantis Real Estate ETF | -10.63% | Sep 29, 2021 | VNQI vs AVRE | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | -10.80% | Sep 24, 2020 | VNQI vs BLDG | |
| Principal Real Estate Active Opportunities ETF | -10.82% | May 18, 2022 | VNQI vs BYRE |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.66% | Sep 7, 2010 | VNQI vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | -3.29% | Jun 27, 2016 | VNQI vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 62 | -6.16% | Mar 25, 2004 | VNQI vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 3.51% | Jan 26, 2011 | VNQI vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -9.39% | Nov 13, 2000 | VNQI vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 74 | -0.74% | Jun 24, 2008 | VNQI vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 65 | 3.69% | Feb 7, 2019 | VNQI vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 50 | 0.09% | Apr 3, 2007 | VNQI vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 47 | -1.48% | Dec 19, 2013 | VNQI vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 60 | 3.54% | Jan 26, 2004 | VNQI vs VTV |
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