Vietnam ETF Performance Comparison: Who Leads YTD and Which ETF Is Least Risky?

According to Yahoo Finance data as of 14 August 2026, the KIM Growth VN30 ETF (FUEKIVFS) is the only ETF in this comparison with a positive year-to-date (YTD) return, at +2.93%. At the other end, the DCVFMVN Diamond ETF (FUEVFVND) has fallen -12.53% YTD, making it the weakest performer in the group. This article compares the 1-day, 1-week, 1-month and YTD performance of seven Vietnam-related ETFs and discusses which fund looks least risky based on the available price data.

1. Vietnam ETF Performance at a Glance (YTD)

The table below summarises the latest price data from Yahoo Finance as of 14 August 2026. Prices are in VND except VNM, which is quoted in USD.

1.1 Year-to-date leaders and laggards

Year-to-date, FUEKIVFS leads the group with +2.93%. FUESSV50 is the only other positive fund, at +1.94%. The remaining five funds are negative: FUESSV30 at -4.78%, E1VFVN30 at -6.07%, FUESSVFL at -6.95%, VNM at -8.32% and FUEVFVND at -12.53%.

Because all numbers come from the same Yahoo Finance snapshot, they can be compared directly. However, YTD return alone does not show how much risk an investor accepted along the way. The shorter timeframes in the next section add context.

2. Short-Term Performance: Momentum in the Latest Windows

Recent price action can help separate an ETF that is holding up well from one that is falling sharply in the current August 2026 environment.

2.1 The latest trading session

On 14 August 2026, only FUEKIVFS finished positive, at +0.29%. The other six closed lower: FUEVFVND at -0.45%, FUESSVFL at -1.40%, VNM at -1.57%, FUESSV50 at -2.10%, E1VFVN30 at -2.33% and FUESSV30 at -4.02%.

2.2 One-week and one-month returns

Over the past five sessions, FUEKIVFS was again the best performer at +1.27%, followed by FUESSVFL at +1.07%, VNM at +0.40% and FUEVFVND at +0.33%. E1VFVN30 lost -1.14%, FUESSV30 lost -2.43% and FUESSV50 lost -3.05%.

Over one month, FUEKIVFS has fallen the least at -0.45%. VNM is next at -0.85%, then FUESSV30 at -1.79%, FUESSVFL at -2.89%, E1VFVN30 at -2.95%, FUEVFVND at -3.57% and FUESSV50 at -4.26%.

3. Which ETF Is Least Risky?

No single return table can fully describe risk. Here, we define 'least risky' strictly as the fund with the smallest drawdown across the reported windows, while also flagging a liquidity caveat.

3.1 Smallest drawdowns across timeframes

FUEKIVFS has the strongest profile in this dataset by drawdown: it is the only fund with a positive YTD (+2.93%), the only fund positive on 14 August (+0.29%), the top 1-week performer (+1.27%) and the smallest 1-month decline (-0.45%).

At the other extreme, FUEVFVND has the deepest YTD loss at -12.53% and a 1-month decline of -3.57%. FUESSV50 has the weakest 1-month reading at -4.26% and the second-deepest 1-week drop at -3.05%. These funds have shown larger drawdowns in the periods covered by the data.

3.2 Liquidity risk: a separate dimension

Although FUEKIVFS looks least risky on price drawdown, its trading volume on 14 August was 0K units, meaning very little changed hands on the secondary market. By comparison, E1VFVN30 traded 429K units, VNM traded 450K shares and FUEVFVND traded 152K units. Low volume can create wider bid-ask spreads and execution uncertainty, which is a different form of risk that return figures do not capture.

4. Trading Volume Is Not Fund Flow

This comparison is based on Yahoo Finance price and volume data. It does not include official fund-flow figures for creation and redemption activity.

4.1 Exchange volume vs. creation and redemption

The Volume column shows exchange trading volume, not ETF fund flow. True fund flow is calculated from changes in shares outstanding multiplied by NAV, which reflects net creation or redemption by authorised participants. No such figure appears in this dataset, so this article makes no statement about fund inflows or outflows.

4.2 Why the distinction matters

High trading volume can simply mean active buying and selling between investors on the exchange. It does not necessarily mean new money entered the fund. For accurate flow analysis, always look for official creation/redemption data rather than equating volume with capital flows.

5. How to Compare Vietnam ETFs Yourself

If you want to go beyond this snapshot, etf.com.vn provides tools and product pages for further research.

5.1 Use the ETF comparison tool

The ETF comparison tool lets you place Vietnam ETFs side by side. A complete list of listed products is available on the ETF product pages, and the market insights section provides broader context.

5.2 Review individual fund pages

For detailed fund documentation, see the VFMVN30 ETF (E1VFVN30) page and the DCVFMVN Diamond ETF (FUEVFVND) page. Comparing fees, tracking approach and index methodology will matter as much as recent performance.

FAQ

Which Vietnam ETF has the best YTD performance as of August 2026?

According to Yahoo Finance data as of 14 August 2026, FUEKIVFS (KIM Growth VN30 ETF) has the best YTD performance at +2.93%, followed by FUESSV50 at +1.94%.

Which Vietnam ETF is least risky based on this data?

Based only on the return data shown, FUEKIVFS has the smallest 1-month decline (-0.45%), the best 1-week return (+1.27%) and the only positive YTD figure (+2.93%). However, its 0K-unit trading volume points to low liquidity. Risk involves many factors beyond drawdown, and this answer is not personal investment advice.

Does ETF trading volume mean money is flowing into the fund?

No. Trading volume reflects secondary-market activity. Fund flow requires creation/redemption data (change in shares outstanding multiplied by NAV). The data used here contains only trading volume, so it should not be interpreted as fund inflow or outflow.

Ready to research further? Visit all Vietnam ETF product pages, open the comparison tool, or check the specific pages for E1VFVN30 and FUEVFVND.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute personal investment advice.