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VWO Alternatives
The closest VWO alternative is VYM (2.24% yield, 7.9/10 safety), followed by VEA and DIVO. All 6 sit in the same category as VWO (2.19% yield, 7.9/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to VWO in our universe is VYM — nearly identical yield (2.24% vs 2.19% for VWO) and a 7.9/10 safety score compared to VWO's 7.9/10. Across all 6 peers, yields range from 1.56% to 2.95% and safety scores range from 7.3 to 8.1/10.
Switching from VWO 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 VWO 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 VWO 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 VWO |
|---|---|---|---|
| VYM · Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.24% | 7.9/10 · Solid | Very close match on yield and safety |
| VEA · Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.46% | 8.1/10 · Strong | Very close match on yield and safety |
| DIVO · Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | 2.31% | 7.3/10 · Solid | 0.6 safety-score gap (riskier) |
| DGRO · iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 1.84% | 7.6/10 · Solid | Very close match on yield and safety |
| VT · Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 1.56% | 7.9/10 · Solid | 0.63% yield gap (lower) |
| SCHD · Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 2.95% | 7.9/10 · Solid | 0.76% yield gap (higher) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best VWO alternatives?
The closest VWO alternatives are VYM, VEA, DIVO — 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 2.19% and 7.9/10 for VWO.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to VWO?
Yes — SCHD yields 2.95% versus VWO's 2.19%. Its safety score is 7.9/10 against VWO's 7.9/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What ETFs are similar to VWO?
We rank 6 similar ETFs for VWO: VYM, VEA, DIVO, DGRO, VT, SCHD. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks VWO 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 VWO.