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 10 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.68B | Mar 2019 | MGC vs BBUS | |
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.56M | Sep 2025 | MGC vs GXLC | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.65B | Oct 2000 | MGC vs SPTM | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 95.15B | Jan 2004 | MGC vs ITOT | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.77B | Oct 2017 | MGC vs SCHK |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MGC
MGC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 64. There are 81 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 95 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | MGC vs AFOS | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 94 | 894.46M | Sep 2018 | MGC vs IUS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 94 | — | May 2024 | MGC vs RSSY | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 91 | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | MGC vs AVIE | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 88 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | MGC vs RAFE |
Top Performing MGC Alternatives (YTD)
MGC is at 10.28% YTD. There are 133 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 43.49%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 43.49% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | MGC vs NRSH | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 40.49% | — | Sep 2024 | MGC vs CNAV | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 33.13% | — | May 2024 | MGC vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 30.98% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | MGC vs AFOS | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 28.00% | 27.36B | Apr 2013 | MGC vs MTUM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MGC
MGC has 13.15% 1-year volatility. There are 136 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.36%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | 6.36% | 42.09M | May 2023 | MGC vs BDGS | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.66% | — | Jul 2025 | MGC vs SPXM | |
| iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.52% | 23.36B | Oct 2011 | MGC vs USMV | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 8.89% | 402.23M | May 2020 | MGC vs SIXA | |
| Liberty One Spectrum ETF | 9.26% | 4.85M | Sep 2025 | MGC vs SPCT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MGC
MGC has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.85%. There are 139 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | MGC vs BDGS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | MGC vs AVIE | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | -5.08% | — | Jul 2025 | MGC vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | -5.59% | 402.23M | May 2020 | MGC vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | -5.92% | 168.13M | May 2022 | MGC vs SELV |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VTI, VGT 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 | 67 | 10.87% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | MGC vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 11.37% | 2.30T | May 2001 | MGC vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 60 | 24.57% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | MGC vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 59 | 12.84% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | MGC vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 33 | 7.19% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | MGC vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 65 | 11.81% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | MGC vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 82 | 12.96% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | MGC vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 34 | 0.11% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | MGC vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 62 | 8.86% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | MGC vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 89 | 15.66% | 245.00B | Jan 2004 | MGC vs VTV |
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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