Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares (VTSNX) 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 VTSNX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VTSNX
VTSNX charges 0.08% annually. There are 18 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 International Growth Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | VTSNX vs FIGSX | |
| Fidelity Series Overseas Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2019 | VTSNX vs FSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | VTSNX vs FHLFX | |
| Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Sep 2009 | VTSNX vs FSGEX | |
| Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | VTSNX vs FINVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VTSNX
VTSNX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 57. There are 84 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 93 | — | Jul 1998 | VTSNX vs GTMIX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 90 | — | Mar 1993 | VTSNX vs SWRLX | |
| SA International Value Fund | 90 | — | Aug 1999 | VTSNX vs SAHMX | |
| GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 87 | — | Jun 2006 | VTSNX vs GIOTX | |
| Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund | 87 | — | Jul 2006 | VTSNX vs THOIX |
Top Performing VTSNX Alternatives (YTD)
VTSNX is at 12.57% YTD. There are 75 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 25.97%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Beacon Tocqueville International Value Fu... | 25.97% | — | Aug 1994 | VTSNX vs TIVFX | |
| Fidelity SAI International SMA Completion Fund | 24.09% | — | Apr 2019 | VTSNX vs FISZX | |
| Calamos International Growth Fund | 21.65% | — | Mar 2005 | VTSNX vs CIGIX | |
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 21.30% | — | Dec 2004 | VTSNX vs DCINX | |
| Lord Abbett International Growth Fund | 20.38% | — | Jun 2021 | VTSNX vs LIAGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VTSNX
VTSNX has 15.66% 1-year volatility. There are 190 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.26%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 8.26% | — | Nov 1997 | VTSNX vs FAOCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | 8.27% | — | Feb 2017 | VTSNX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | 8.28% | — | Sep 1996 | VTSNX vs FAOAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | 8.28% | — | Jul 1995 | VTSNX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 8.29% | — | Apr 1990 | VTSNX vs FAERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VTSNX
VTSNX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.29%. There are 133 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 | VTSNX vs RWIIX | |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | -6.97% | — | Jun 2008 | VTSNX vs IVFIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | -7.26% | — | Feb 2017 | VTSNX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | -7.28% | — | Jul 1995 | VTSNX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | -7.29% | — | Apr 1990 | VTSNX vs FAERX |
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Often Compared With VTSNX
Investors most often compare VTSNX with VIIIX, VXUS, VTPSX. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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