Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) Alternatives
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap 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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VXUS
VXUS charges 0.05% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VXUS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | Jul 20, 2007 | VXUS vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | Apr 26, 2007 | VXUS vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 24, 2020 | VXUS vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | Mar 21, 2017 | VXUS vs IDEV | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | 0.06% | Nov 3, 2009 | VXUS vs SCHF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VXUS
Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 96 | Apr 18, 2011 | VXUS vs FDT | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 96 | Nov 14, 2016 | VXUS vs EFAS | |
| iShares MSCI Israel ETF | 96 | Mar 26, 2008 | VXUS vs EIS | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 96 | Oct 29, 2013 | VXUS vs VIDI | |
| Jpmorgan International Value ETF | 95 | Sep 13, 2023 | VXUS vs JIVE |
Top Performing VXUS Alternatives (YTD)
VXUS alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.06% | Nov 14, 2016 | VXUS vs EFAS | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 9.83% | Apr 18, 2011 | VXUS vs FDT | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 9.82% | Jun 16, 2017 | VXUS vs ICOW | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 9.35% | Apr 12, 2019 | VXUS vs KEMX | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 8.50% | Jun 27, 2013 | VXUS vs IDOG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VXUS
VXUS alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 12.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | VXUS vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | 12.53% | Feb 12, 2008 | VXUS vs DWX | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 12.62% | Aug 23, 2013 | VXUS vs FID | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | 13.16% | Aug 24, 2016 | VXUS vs HDMV | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 13.30% | Aug 19, 2015 | VXUS vs CIL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VXUS
VXUS alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -7.14% | Oct 18, 2011 | VXUS vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | -8.59% | Feb 12, 2008 | VXUS vs DWX | |
| Fidelity International Multifactor ETF | -8.67% | Feb 26, 2019 | VXUS vs FDEV | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | -8.73% | Aug 24, 2016 | VXUS vs HDMV | |
| WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund | -8.74% | Aug 10, 2018 | VXUS vs DWMF |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VXUS vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VXUS vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VXUS vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VXUS vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VXUS vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VXUS vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VXUS vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VXUS vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VXUS vs VTV | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.17% | Apr 5, 2019 | VXUS vs VOOG |
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