Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF (VSGX) Alternatives
Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF (VSGX) 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 VSGX. 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 VSGX
VSGX charges 0.12% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VSGX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | Jul 20, 2007 | VSGX vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | Apr 26, 2007 | VSGX vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 24, 2020 | VSGX vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | Mar 21, 2017 | VSGX vs IDEV | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | Jan 26, 2011 | VSGX vs VXUS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VSGX
Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 96 | Apr 18, 2011 | VSGX vs FDT | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 96 | Nov 14, 2016 | VSGX vs EFAS | |
| iShares MSCI Israel ETF | 96 | Mar 26, 2008 | VSGX vs EIS | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 96 | Oct 29, 2013 | VSGX vs VIDI | |
| Jpmorgan International Value ETF | 95 | Sep 13, 2023 | VSGX vs JIVE |
Top Performing VSGX Alternatives (YTD)
VSGX alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.06% | Nov 14, 2016 | VSGX vs EFAS | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 9.83% | Apr 18, 2011 | VSGX vs FDT | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 9.82% | Jun 16, 2017 | VSGX vs ICOW | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 9.35% | Apr 12, 2019 | VSGX vs KEMX | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 8.50% | Jun 27, 2013 | VSGX vs IDOG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VSGX
VSGX alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 12.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | VSGX vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | 12.53% | Feb 12, 2008 | VSGX vs DWX | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 12.62% | Aug 23, 2013 | VSGX vs FID | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | 13.16% | Aug 24, 2016 | VSGX vs HDMV | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 13.30% | Aug 19, 2015 | VSGX vs CIL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VSGX
VSGX alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -7.14% | Oct 18, 2011 | VSGX vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | -8.59% | Feb 12, 2008 | VSGX vs DWX | |
| Fidelity International Multifactor ETF | -8.67% | Feb 26, 2019 | VSGX vs FDEV | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | -8.73% | Aug 24, 2016 | VSGX vs HDMV | |
| WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund | -8.74% | Aug 10, 2018 | VSGX vs DWMF |
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 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VSGX vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VSGX vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VSGX vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VSGX vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VSGX vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VSGX vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VSGX vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VSGX vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VSGX vs VTV | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.17% | Apr 5, 2019 | VSGX vs VOOG |
Often Compared With VSGX
What investors most often compare with VSGX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
Compare VSGX with Any Fund or Stock
Compare VSGX with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.