Vanguard Advice Select Global Value Fund (VAGVX) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VAGVX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VAGVX
VAGVX charges 0.40% annually. There are 65 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Sep 2009 | VAGVX vs FSGEX | |
| Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | VAGVX vs FINVX | |
| Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | VAGVX vs FHLFX | |
| Fidelity Series Overseas Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2019 | VAGVX vs FSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Growth Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | VAGVX vs FIGSX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VAGVX
VAGVX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 72. There are 41 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 94 | — | Jul 1998 | VAGVX vs GTMIX | |
| SA International Value Fund | 92 | — | Aug 1999 | VAGVX vs SAHMX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 91 | — | Mar 1993 | VAGVX vs SWRLX | |
| GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 88 | — | Jun 2006 | VAGVX vs GIOTX | |
| PIMCO RAE PLUS International Fund | 88 | — | Sep 2011 | VAGVX vs PTSIX |
Top Performing VAGVX Alternatives (YTD)
VAGVX is at 11.33% YTD. There are 152 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 25.97%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Beacon Tocqueville International Value Fu... | 25.97% | — | Aug 1994 | VAGVX vs TIVFX | |
| Fidelity SAI International SMA Completion Fund | 24.09% | — | Apr 2019 | VAGVX vs FISZX | |
| Calamos International Growth Fund | 23.08% | — | Mar 2005 | VAGVX vs CIGIX | |
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 22.57% | — | Dec 2004 | VAGVX vs DCINX | |
| Lord Abbett International Growth Fund | 21.90% | — | Jun 2021 | VAGVX vs LIAGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VAGVX
VAGVX has 13.53% 1-year volatility. There are 54 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.26%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 8.26% | — | Nov 1997 | VAGVX vs FAOCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | 8.27% | — | Feb 2017 | VAGVX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | 8.28% | — | Sep 1996 | VAGVX vs FAOAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | 8.28% | — | Jul 1995 | VAGVX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 8.29% | — | Apr 1990 | VAGVX vs FAERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VAGVX
VAGVX has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.71%. There are 38 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood AlphaFactor Tactical International Fund | -6.94% | — | Nov 2017 | VAGVX vs RWIIX | |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | -6.97% | — | Jun 2008 | VAGVX vs IVFIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | -7.26% | — | Feb 2017 | VAGVX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | -7.28% | — | Jul 1995 | VAGVX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | -7.29% | — | Apr 1990 | VAGVX vs FAERX |
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Often Compared With VAGVX
Investors most often compare VAGVX with VZICX, VADGX, VXUS. These 19 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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