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VEA Alternatives
The closest VEA alternative is VYM (2.24% yield, 7.9/10 safety), followed by VWO and SCHD. All 6 sit in the same category as VEA (2.46% yield, 8.1/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to VEA in our universe is VYM — nearly identical yield (2.24% vs 2.46% for VEA) and a 7.9/10 safety score compared to VEA's 8.1/10. Across all 6 peers, yields range from 1.84% to 2.95% and safety scores range from 7.3 to 7.9/10.
Switching from VEA to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether VEA dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches VEA on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from VEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| VYM · Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.24% | 7.9/10 · Solid | Very close match on yield and safety |
| VWO · Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 2.19% | 7.9/10 · Solid | Very close match on yield and safety |
| SCHD · Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 2.95% | 7.9/10 · Solid | Very close match on yield and safety |
| HDV · iShares Core High Dividend ETF | 2.75% | 7.6/10 · Solid | 0.5 safety-score gap (riskier) |
| DIVO · Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | 2.31% | 7.3/10 · Solid | 0.8 safety-score gap (riskier) |
| DGRO · iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 1.84% | 7.6/10 · Solid | 0.62% yield gap (lower) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best VEA alternatives?
The closest VEA alternatives are VYM, VWO, SCHD — all in the same category with comparable yield and dividend safety. VYM is the single closest match at 2.24% yield and 7.9/10 safety, versus 2.46% and 8.1/10 for VEA.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to VEA?
Yes — SCHD yields 2.95% versus VEA's 2.46%. Its safety score is 7.9/10 against VEA's 8.1/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What ETFs are similar to VEA?
We rank 6 similar ETFs for VEA: VYM, VWO, SCHD, HDV, DIVO, DGRO. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks VEA on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
Connect your brokerage in 60 seconds — Infnits flags which of these peer tickers duplicate exposure you already have, and which would actually diversify VEA.