Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select ETF (VNSE) belongs to the Large Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VNSE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VNSE
VNSE charges 0.80% annually. There are 219 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.51M | Sep 2025 | VNSE vs GXLC | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.54B | Mar 2019 | VNSE vs BBUS | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 1.98B | Jun 2016 | VNSE vs USPX | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.68B | Oct 2017 | VNSE vs SCHK | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 93.53B | Jan 2004 | VNSE vs ITOT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VNSE
VNSE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 34. There are 169 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 92 | 1.04B | Sep 2018 | VNSE vs IUS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 92 | — | May 2024 | VNSE vs RSSY | |
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | 91 | — | Jun 2025 | VNSE vs BUFH | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 89 | — | Sep 2024 | VNSE vs CNAV | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 87 | — | Jun 2025 | VNSE vs BUFX |
Top Performing VNSE Alternatives (YTD)
VNSE is at 6.48% YTD. There are 164 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 51.25%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 51.25% | — | Sep 2024 | VNSE vs CNAV | |
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 45.18% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | VNSE vs NRSH | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 35.82% | 28.16B | Apr 2013 | VNSE vs MTUM | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 33.60% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | VNSE vs AFOS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 29.64% | — | May 2024 | VNSE vs RSSY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VNSE
VNSE has 14.28% 1-year volatility. There are 193 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.37%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | 2.37% | — | Jun 2025 | VNSE vs BUFH | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 4.03% | — | Jun 2025 | VNSE vs BUFX | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 4.45% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | VNSE vs DJUN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | 4.56% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | VNSE vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 5.04% | 369.81M | May 2020 | VNSE vs DMAY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VNSE
VNSE has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.89%. There are 189 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.53%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | -1.53% | — | Jun 2025 | VNSE vs BUFH | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | -2.84% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | VNSE vs UJUN | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | -2.87% | — | Jun 2025 | VNSE vs BUFX | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -3.15% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | VNSE vs DJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | -3.36% | 369.81M | May 2020 | VNSE vs DMAY |
Other ETFs from Natixis
The 2 most viewed Natixis ETFs shown here include LSGR, GQI and span 2 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $626M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natixis Loomis Sayles Focused Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9 | -8.51% | 625.96M | Jun 2023 | VNSE vs LSGR | |
| Natixis Gateway Quality Income ETF | Derivative Income | 76 | 6.60% | 173.80M | Dec 2023 | VNSE vs GQI |
Often Compared With VNSE
Investors most often compare VNSE with VTI, BDGS, FTAG. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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