Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VT
VT charges 0.06% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Global Equities category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | VT vs VXUS | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.71B | Feb 2012 | VT vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.53B | Jun 2024 | VT vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 189.21M | Nov 2014 | VT vs NZAC | |
| Portfolio Building Block World Pharma and Biotech ... | 0.13% | 933.15M | Nov 2025 | VT vs PBPH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VT
VT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 70. There are 37 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 96 | 687.51M | Dec 2013 | VT vs FYLD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 94 | 90.99M | Jan 2018 | VT vs WLDR | |
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 94 | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | VT vs BOAT | |
| Altrius Global Dividend ETF | 93 | 16.88M | Sep 2022 | VT vs DIVD | |
| Tweedy, Browne Insider + Value ETF | 93 | 314.33M | Dec 2024 | VT vs COPY |
Top Performing VT Alternatives (YTD)
VT is at 10.86% YTD. There are 59 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 45.86%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 45.86% | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | VT vs BOAT | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 30.34% | 65.23M | Oct 2025 | VT vs POW | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 29.49% | 90.99M | Jan 2018 | VT vs WLDR | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 26.26% | 743.97M | Dec 2024 | VT vs VOLT | |
| Shell plc ADRhedged ETF | 23.96% | 2.63M | Oct 2024 | VT vs SHEH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VT
VT has 13.97% 1-year volatility. There are 41 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.69%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.69% | 223.29M | May 2022 | VT vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.04% | 71.74M | Apr 2012 | VT vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.08% | 3.26B | Oct 2011 | VT vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.46% | 1.70B | Sep 2025 | VT vs BDVL | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.74% | 911.44M | Sep 2005 | VT vs PID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VT
VT has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.67%. There are 38 ETFs in the Global Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 223.29M | May 2022 | VT vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 71.74M | Apr 2012 | VT vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | VT vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 687.51M | Dec 2013 | VT vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 95.75M | May 2019 | VT vs HERD |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VTI, VGT and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 9.38% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VT vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 66 | 9.90% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VT vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 55 | 20.81% | 169.20B | Mar 2004 | VT vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 27 | 3.87% | 378.80B | Jan 2004 | VT vs VUG | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 89 | 14.21% | 96.20B | Nov 2006 | VT vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 32 | -0.28% | 398.10B | Apr 2007 | VT vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 76 | 10.12% | 129.60B | Apr 2006 | VT vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 93 | 16.68% | 254.20B | Jan 2004 | VT vs VTV | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 76 | 14.59% | 316.30B | Jul 2007 | VT vs VEA | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | 8.45% | 26.40B | Sep 2010 | VT vs VOOG |
Often Compared With VT
Investors most often compare VT with SPY, ACWI, VWRA.L. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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