Vanguard Advice Select Dividend Growth Fund (VADGX) Alternatives
Vanguard Advice Select Dividend Growth Fund (VADGX) belongs to the Large Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VADGX. 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 VADGX
VADGX charges 0.45% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VADGX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VADGX vs VSTSX | |
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | VADGX vs VFFSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | VADGX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | VADGX vs FLCPX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.02% | Apr 28, 2015 | VADGX vs VSMPX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VADGX
Among mutual funds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 94 | Nov 12, 2001 | VADGX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 92 | Aug 3, 1992 | VADGX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 92 | — | VADGX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 91 | Jan 2, 1990 | VADGX vs PAGRX | |
| DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I | 90 | Sep 15, 2005 | VADGX vs DFIEX |
Top Performing VADGX Alternatives (YTD)
VADGX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 9.95% | Jan 30, 2017 | VADGX vs YFSIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | 9.61% | Sep 28, 2018 | VADGX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.49% | Jan 24, 2021 | VADGX vs NWAUX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 9.11% | Nov 1, 1988 | VADGX vs MUHLX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 8.02% | Aug 3, 1992 | VADGX vs POGSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VADGX
VADGX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.66% | Jun 28, 2013 | VADGX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.01% | Mar 28, 2021 | VADGX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 11.04% | Sep 8, 2022 | VADGX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 11.08% | Mar 20, 2025 | VADGX vs FGJEX | |
| Castle Tandem Fund | 12.04% | Mar 15, 2019 | VADGX vs TANDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VADGX
VADGX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | Jun 28, 2013 | VADGX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | VADGX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | VADGX vs FEQHX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.30% | Sep 28, 2018 | VADGX vs GQEIX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | VADGX vs FNSTX |
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