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VWO Alternatives
The closest VWO alternative is DGRO (1.98% yield, 7.6/10 safety), followed by VYM and VIG. All 6 sit in the same category as VWO (2.05% yield, 7.9/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to VWO in our universe is DGRO — nearly identical yield (1.98% vs 2.05% for VWO) and a 7.6/10 safety score compared to VWO's 7.9/10. Across all 6 peers, yields range from 1.53% to 2.41% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DGRO · iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 1.98% | 7.6/10 · Solid | Very close match on yield and safety |
| VYM · Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.37% | 7.9/10 · Solid | Very close match on yield and safety |
| VIG · Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 1.56% | 7.9/10 · Solid | Very close match on yield and safety |
| VEA · Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.41% | 8.1/10 · Strong | Very close match on yield and safety |
| VT · Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 1.53% | 7.9/10 · Solid | 0.52% yield gap (lower) |
| DIVO · Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | 2.33% | 7.3/10 · Solid | 0.6 safety-score gap (riskier) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best VWO alternatives?
The closest VWO alternatives are DGRO, VYM, VIG — all in the same category with comparable yield and dividend safety. DGRO is the single closest match at 1.98% yield and 7.6/10 safety, versus 2.05% and 7.9/10 for VWO.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to VWO?
Yes — VEA yields 2.41% versus VWO's 2.05%. Its safety score is 8.1/10 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: DGRO, VYM, VIG, VEA, VT, DIVO. 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.