Vanguard International Growth Fund Investor Shares (VWIGX) 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 VWIGX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VWIGX
VWIGX charges 0.38% annually. There are 62 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 | VWIGX vs FSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Sep 2009 | VWIGX vs FSGEX | |
| Fidelity Series International Growth Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | VWIGX vs FIGSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | VWIGX vs FINVX | |
| Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | VWIGX vs FHLFX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VWIGX
VWIGX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 11. There are 377 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 95 | — | Jul 1998 | VWIGX vs GTMIX | |
| SA International Value Fund | 93 | — | Aug 1999 | VWIGX vs SAHMX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 92 | — | Mar 1993 | VWIGX vs SWRLX | |
| GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 90 | — | Jun 2006 | VWIGX vs GIOTX | |
| DFA International Value III Portfolio | 89 | — | Feb 1995 | VWIGX vs DFVIX |
Top Performing VWIGX Alternatives (YTD)
VWIGX is at 6.61% YTD. There are 360 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 28.25%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Beacon Tocqueville International Value Fu... | 28.25% | — | Aug 1994 | VWIGX vs TIVFX | |
| Fidelity SAI International SMA Completion Fund | 24.09% | — | Apr 2019 | VWIGX vs FISZX | |
| Calamos International Growth Fund | 22.91% | — | Mar 2005 | VWIGX vs CIGIX | |
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 22.73% | — | Dec 2004 | VWIGX vs DCINX | |
| Lord Abbett International Growth Fund | 22.36% | — | Jun 2021 | VWIGX vs LIAGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VWIGX
VWIGX has 19.03% 1-year volatility. There are 382 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 | VWIGX vs FAOCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | 8.27% | — | Feb 2017 | VWIGX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | 8.28% | — | Sep 1996 | VWIGX vs FAOAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | 8.28% | — | Jul 1995 | VWIGX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 8.29% | — | Apr 1990 | VWIGX vs FAERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VWIGX
VWIGX has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.06%. There are 378 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 | VWIGX vs RWIIX | |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | -6.97% | — | Jun 2008 | VWIGX vs IVFIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | -7.26% | — | Feb 2017 | VWIGX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | -7.28% | — | Jul 1995 | VWIGX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | -7.29% | — | Sep 1996 | VWIGX vs FAOAX |
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Often Compared With VWIGX
Investors most often compare VWIGX with VXUS, VWICX, VTRIX. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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