Vanguard Mega Cap ETF (MGC) Alternatives
Vanguard Mega Cap ETF (MGC) belongs to the Large Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MGC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to MGC
MGC charges 0.05% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MGC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | Jun 1, 2016 | MGC vs USPX | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Oct 4, 2000 | MGC vs SPTM | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | MGC vs SCHX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jun 27, 2016 | MGC vs VTI | |
| Engine No. 1 Transform 500 ETF | 0.05% | Jun 22, 2021 | MGC vs VOTE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MGC
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF | 90 | Jan 25, 2022 | MGC vs SAMT | |
| Blackrock Large Cap Core ETF | 86 | Oct 24, 2023 | MGC vs BLCR | |
| THOR Equal Weight Low Volatility ETF | 86 | Sep 12, 2022 | MGC vs THLV | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 84 | Mar 19, 2021 | MGC vs QMAR | |
| WealthTrust DBS Long Term Growth ETF | 83 | Dec 6, 2021 | MGC vs WLTG |
Top Performing MGC Alternatives (YTD)
MGC alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Bloomberg Inflation Sensitive Equity E... | 19.07% | Mar 13, 2023 | MGC vs FTIF | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 16.06% | May 28, 2024 | MGC vs RSSY | |
| First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF | 12.78% | Mar 12, 2010 | MGC vs FTAG | |
| iShares Texas Equity ETF | 11.72% | Jun 23, 2025 | MGC vs TEXN | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 10.59% | Sep 27, 2022 | MGC vs AVIE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MGC
MGC alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - November | 8.51% | Nov 1, 2019 | MGC vs UNOV | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 8.83% | Dec 22, 2020 | MGC vs PSCX | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 9.34% | Jul 7, 2025 | MGC vs SPXM | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Moderate (December) ETF | 10.09% | Dec 22, 2020 | MGC vs PSMD | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 10.23% | Jun 19, 2020 | MGC vs DJUN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MGC
MGC alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - November | -5.78% | Nov 1, 2019 | MGC vs UNOV | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -5.85% | May 10, 2023 | MGC vs BDGS | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | -6.15% | Dec 22, 2020 | MGC vs PSCX | |
| THOR Equal Weight Low Volatility ETF | -6.66% | Sep 12, 2022 | MGC vs THLV | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -7.33% | Jun 19, 2020 | MGC vs DJUN |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.66% | Sep 7, 2010 | MGC vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 62 | -6.16% | Mar 25, 2004 | MGC vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 3.51% | Jan 26, 2011 | MGC vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -9.39% | Nov 13, 2000 | MGC vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 74 | -0.74% | Jun 24, 2008 | MGC vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 65 | 3.69% | Feb 7, 2019 | MGC vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 50 | 0.09% | Apr 3, 2007 | MGC vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 47 | -1.48% | Dec 19, 2013 | MGC vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 60 | 3.54% | Jan 26, 2004 | MGC vs VTV | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 4.45% | Jul 20, 2007 | MGC vs VEA |
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