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VDIvsGSIEETF Comparison

ETF 1
VDI

Virtus International Dividend ETF

This fund is part of
Uncategorized Equities
+0.46%
VS
ETF 2
GSIE

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF

This fund is part of
Global Blended Cap
+0.42%

Virtus International Dividend ETF (VDI) belongs to the Uncategorized Equities segment. Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF (GSIE) is part of the Global Blended Cap segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Finance, Industrials and Technology. VDI is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.39%, versus 0.25% for GSIE. VDI is up 16.24% year-to-date (YTD) with -$5M in YTD flows. GSIE performs worse with 9.34% YTD performance, and +$623M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VDI and GSIE below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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VDI vs GSIE performance and flow charts

Performance

-0.50.00.51.01.52.02.53.0%Jun 29Jul 7Jul 14Jul 21

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/27/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
VDI
GSIE
+2.01%+1.96%
+5.75%+4.35%
+16.24%+9.34%
n/a+19.24%
n/a+56.22%
n/a+52.73%
Flows
VDI
GSIE
-+$14M
-+$136M
-$5M+$623M
-+$1.06B
-+$1.08B
-+$1.85B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
VDI
GSIE
+12.13%+11.59%
n/a+12.68%
n/a+13.22%
n/a+14.47%
Max drawdown
VDI
GSIE
-2.65%-2.36%
n/a-9.83%
n/a-13.08%
n/a-29.44%
Max drawdown duration
VDI
GSIE
28d15d
n/a107d
n/a37d
n/a911d
Trading data

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VDI
GSIE
Last sale
7/28/2026 at 1:30 PM
$35.53
$46.33
Previous close
07/27/2026
$35.83
$46.23
Consolidated volume
07/27/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 7/28/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
VDI
GSIE
Last price
$35.53
$46.33
1D performance
-0.83%
+0.22%
AuM$16.09 M$5.90 B
E/R0.39%0.25%
Characteristics
VDI
GSIE
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderVIRTUS Investment PartnersGoldman Sachs
Benchmark-Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity Index
N° of holdings113638
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 3, 2025November 6, 2015
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

VDI
Japan
16.79%
United Kingdom
13.04%
Canada
8.81%
Italy
7.56%
Other
53.8%
GSIE
Japan
20.56%
Canada
11.19%
United Kingdom
10.6%
Switzerland
8.2%
Germany
7.84%
France
7.6%
Other
34.01%

Sectors

VDI
Finance
35.71%
Industrials
12.15%
Technology
11.25%
Other
40.89%
GSIE
Finance
27.36%
Industrials
13.32%
Technology
11.34%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
9.47%
Healthcare
9.23%
Other
29.28%
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Diversification

VDI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

26.59%
GSIE

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

13.34%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of June 30, 2026
VDI
ASML Holding NV
3.35%
HSBC Holdings Plc
2.15%
Tokyo Electron Ltd.
2.15%
BHP Group Ltd.
1.93%
Roche Holding AG
1.82%
BNP Paribas SA
1.75%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
1.72%
ABB Ltd.
1.70%
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
1.51%
Iberdrola SA
1.49%
Rio Tinto Plc
1.44%
Advantest Corp.
1.41%
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA
1.41%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
1.39%
Allianz SE
1.39%
GSIE
ASML Holding NV
2.41%
Royal Bank of Canada
1.13%
HSBC Holdings Plc
1.06%
Novartis AG
1.05%
Roche Holding AG
1.00%
Advantest Corp.
0.92%
AstraZeneca PLC
0.89%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
0.82%
Tokyo Electron Ltd.
0.69%
Nestlé SA
0.61%
Allianz SE
0.60%
Siemens AG
0.56%
Shell Plc
0.55%
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.
0.54%
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
0.51%
Frequently asked questions about VDI and GSIE

How have the VDI and GSIE ETFs performed in 2026?

As of July 27, 2026, VDI is up 16.24% year-to-date (YTD), while GSIE has returned 9.34%. That puts VDI better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VDI or GSIE?

Year-to-date, the VDI ETF saw -$5M in flows, compared to +$623M for GSIE.

Which ETF is bigger: VDI or GSIE?

As of July 27, 2026, VDI holds $16.09 M in assets under management (AUM), while GSIE manages $5.90 B.

What sectors do the VDI and GSIE ETFs invest in?

VDI leans toward sectors like Finance, Industrials and Technology. Meanwhile, GSIE focuses on Finance, Industrials and Technology.

What are the top holdings of the VDI ETF and GSIE ETF?

VDI top holdings include ASML Holding NV, HSBC Holdings Plc and Tokyo Electron Ltd.. GSIE holds in its top three: ASML Holding NV, Royal Bank of Canada and HSBC Holdings Plc.

Which ETF is more diversified: VDI or GSIE?

VDI holds 113 securities with 26.59% of its assets in the top 15. GSIE has 644 securities and a top 15 weight of 13.34%.

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