Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) 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 VXUS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VXUS
VXUS charges 0.05% annually. No ETFs in the Global Equities category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.06%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 97.00B | Jun 2008 | VXUS vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.71B | Feb 2012 | VXUS vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.56B | Jun 2024 | VXUS vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 190.17M | Nov 2014 | VXUS vs NZAC | |
| Portfolio Building Block World Pharma and Biotech ... | 0.13% | 933.15M | Nov 2025 | VXUS vs PBPH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VXUS
VXUS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 66. There are 40 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 95 | 711.35M | Dec 2013 | VXUS vs FYLD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 94 | 91.25M | Jan 2018 | VXUS vs WLDR | |
| Altrius Global Dividend ETF | 93 | 16.88M | Sep 2022 | VXUS vs DIVD | |
| Tweedy, Browne Insider + Value ETF | 93 | 314.33M | Dec 2024 | VXUS vs COPY | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | 92 | 424.52M | Jun 2023 | VXUS vs AVGV |
Top Performing VXUS Alternatives (YTD)
VXUS is at 15.23% YTD. There are 42 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.44%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 44.44% | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | VXUS vs BOAT | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 38.98% | 65.23M | Oct 2025 | VXUS vs POW | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 33.52% | 743.97M | Dec 2024 | VXUS vs VOLT | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 33.42% | 91.25M | Jan 2018 | VXUS vs WLDR | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 26.86% | 2.91B | Mar 2023 | VXUS vs FWD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VXUS
VXUS has 16.91% 1-year volatility. There are 79 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.59%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.59% | 223.29M | May 2022 | VXUS vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.03% | 74.44M | Apr 2012 | VXUS vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.07% | 3.32B | Oct 2011 | VXUS vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.50% | 1.73B | Sep 2025 | VXUS vs BDVL | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.74% | 925.89M | Sep 2005 | VXUS vs PID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VXUS
VXUS has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.27%. There are 57 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 | VXUS vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 74.44M | Apr 2012 | VXUS vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | VXUS vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 711.35M | Dec 2013 | VXUS vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 95.75M | May 2019 | VXUS 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 | 72 | 13.74% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VXUS vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 72 | 14.27% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VXUS vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 58 | 27.80% | 169.20B | Mar 2004 | VXUS vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 35 | 9.81% | 378.80B | Jan 2004 | VXUS vs VUG | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 90 | 16.57% | 96.20B | Nov 2006 | VXUS vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 24 | 0.10% | 398.10B | Apr 2007 | VXUS vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 74 | 11.89% | 129.60B | Apr 2006 | VXUS vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 93 | 18.44% | 254.20B | Jan 2004 | VXUS vs VTV | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 69 | 16.41% | 316.30B | Jul 2007 | VXUS vs VEA | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 48 | 15.05% | 26.40B | Sep 2010 | VXUS vs VOOG |
Often Compared With VXUS
Investors most often compare VXUS with FZILX, VEU, SCHF. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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