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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MGC
MGC charges 0.05% annually. There are 5 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 2.20T | May 2001 | MGC vs VTI | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.61B | Oct 2000 | MGC vs SPTM | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 1.95B | Jun 2016 | MGC vs USPX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | 43.31B | Nov 2009 | MGC vs SCHB | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 72.63B | Nov 2009 | MGC vs SCHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MGC
MGC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 69. There are 60 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 93 | — | May 2024 | MGC vs RSSY | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 91 | 860.84M | Sep 2018 | MGC vs IUS | |
| Blackrock Large Cap Core ETF | 87 | 6.04B | Oct 2023 | MGC vs BLCR | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 87 | — | Sep 2024 | MGC vs CNAV | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 85 | 47.28M | Dec 2020 | MGC vs PSCX |
Top Performing MGC Alternatives (YTD)
MGC is at 10.80% YTD. There are 94 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 47.92%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 47.92% | 20.80M | Nov 2023 | MGC vs NRSH | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 47.26% | — | Sep 2024 | MGC vs CNAV | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 32.45% | — | May 2024 | MGC vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 32.04% | 194.17M | Jun 2025 | MGC vs AFOS | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 31.75% | 26.66B | Apr 2013 | MGC vs MTUM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MGC
MGC has 12.32% 1-year volatility. There are 120 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.37%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | 2.37% | — | Jun 2025 | MGC vs BUFH | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 3.98% | — | Jun 2025 | MGC vs BUFX | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | 4.25% | 78.22M | Jun 2019 | MGC vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 4.73% | 354.49M | May 2020 | MGC vs DMAY | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 5.04% | 320.45M | Jun 2020 | MGC vs DJUN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MGC
MGC has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.85%. There are 133 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | -2.84% | 78.22M | Jun 2019 | MGC vs UJUN | |
| Calvert US Select Equity ETF | -3.08% | 25.16M | Jan 2023 | MGC vs CVSE | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -3.15% | 320.45M | Jun 2020 | MGC vs DJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | -3.36% | 354.49M | May 2020 | MGC vs DMAY | |
| Siren DIVCON Dividend Defender ETF | -3.44% | 8.98M | Jan 2016 | MGC vs DFND |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VGT, VXUS and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 10.91% | 1.60T | Sep 2010 | MGC vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 76 | 31.64% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | MGC vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 60 | 14.25% | 629.30B | Jan 2011 | MGC vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 43 | 9.49% | 365.00B | Jan 2004 | MGC vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 67 | 12.24% | 90.20B | Jun 2008 | MGC vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 77 | 12.47% | 94.60B | Nov 2006 | MGC vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 37 | 0.27% | 389.80B | Apr 2007 | MGC vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 56 | 7.57% | 124.70B | Apr 2006 | MGC vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 79 | 12.30% | 238.00B | Jan 2004 | MGC vs VTV | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 59 | 14.92% | 304.30B | Jul 2007 | MGC vs VEA |
Often Compared With MGC
Investors most often compare MGC with MGK, MGV, FGRTX. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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