Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Institutional Shares (VTMNX) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VTMNX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VTMNX
VTMNX charges 0.03% annually. There are 5 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series Overseas Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2019 | VTMNX vs FSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | VTMNX vs FINVX | |
| Fidelity Series International Growth Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | VTMNX vs FIGSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | VTMNX vs FHLFX | |
| Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Sep 2009 | VTMNX vs FSGEX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VTMNX
VTMNX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 76. There are 86 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 97 | — | Jul 1998 | VTMNX vs GTMIX | |
| SA International Value Fund | 96 | — | Aug 1999 | VTMNX vs SAHMX | |
| PIMCO RAE PLUS International Fund | 95 | — | Sep 2011 | VTMNX vs PTSIX | |
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index F... | 94 | 20.40B | Mar 2016 | VTMNX vs VIHAX | |
| DFA International Value III Portfolio | 94 | — | Feb 1995 | VTMNX vs DFVIX |
Top Performing VTMNX Alternatives (YTD)
VTMNX is at 14.63% YTD. There are 75 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 23.03%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 23.03% | — | Dec 2004 | VTMNX vs DCINX | |
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 22.05% | — | Jul 1998 | VTMNX vs GTMIX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 21.39% | — | Mar 1993 | VTMNX vs SWRLX | |
| GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 21.36% | — | Jun 2006 | VTMNX vs GIOTX | |
| Fidelity SAI International SMA Completion Fund | 20.57% | — | Apr 2019 | VTMNX vs FISZX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VTMNX
VTMNX has 16.84% 1-year volatility. There are 293 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.67%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 7.67% | — | Nov 1997 | VTMNX vs FAOCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | 7.67% | — | Sep 1996 | VTMNX vs FAOAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | 7.68% | — | Feb 2017 | VTMNX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | 7.69% | — | Jul 1995 | VTMNX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 7.69% | — | Apr 1990 | VTMNX vs FAERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VTMNX
VTMNX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.69%. There are 205 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood AlphaFactor Tactical International Fund | -6.94% | — | Nov 2017 | VTMNX vs RWIIX | |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | -6.97% | — | Jun 2008 | VTMNX vs IVFIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | -7.26% | — | Feb 2017 | VTMNX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | -7.28% | — | Jul 1995 | VTMNX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | -7.29% | — | Apr 1990 | VTMNX vs FAERX |
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Often Compared With VTMNX
Investors most often compare VTMNX with RERGX, SWPPX, FTIHX. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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