Vanguard LifeStrategy Growth Fund (VASGX) Alternatives
Vanguard LifeStrategy Growth Fund (VASGX) belongs to the Diversified Portfolio category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VASGX. 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 VASGX
VASGX charges 0.14% annually. Among mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VASGX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity 70% Allocation Fund | 0.02% | Jan 1, 2022 | VASGX vs FRGAX | |
| PGIM 60/40 Allocation Fund | 0.03% | Sep 12, 2017 | VASGX vs PALDX | |
| TIAA-CREF Lifestyle Aggressive Growth Fund | 0.04% | Dec 8, 2011 | VASGX vs TSAIX | |
| Baron WealthBuilder Fund | 0.05% | Dec 28, 2017 | VASGX vs BWBIX | |
| Mutual of America Aggressive Allocation Fund | 0.05% | Nov 29, 2021 | VASGX vs MAANX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VASGX
Among mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | 99 | Nov 16, 2003 | VASGX vs STDAX | |
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund Class I | 98 | Dec 24, 2002 | VASGX vs TIBIX | |
| Chartwell Income Fund | 96 | Sep 2, 1987 | VASGX vs BERIX | |
| Nuveen Flexible Income Fund | 95 | Dec 8, 2009 | VASGX vs NWQIX | |
| Pioneer Multi-Asset Income Fund A | 93 | Dec 22, 2011 | VASGX vs PMAIX |
Top Performing VASGX Alternatives (YTD)
VASGX alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Inflat... | 9.34% | Apr 8, 2012 | VASGX vs SIFAX | |
| PGIM Real Assets Fund | 9.23% | Dec 29, 2010 | VASGX vs PUDZX | |
| ICON Equity Income Fund | 8.64% | May 9, 2004 | VASGX vs IOEZX | |
| DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund - Class A | 8.59% | Jul 30, 2007 | VASGX vs AAAAX | |
| Concorde Wealth Management Fund | 8.18% | Dec 3, 1987 | VASGX vs CONWX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VASGX
VASGX alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | 0.93% | Nov 16, 2003 | VASGX vs STDAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Capita... | 2.64% | Apr 8, 2012 | VASGX vs SCLAX | |
| Ave Maria Bond Fund | 3.44% | Apr 30, 2003 | VASGX vs AVEFX | |
| American Funds College 2027 Fund | 3.47% | Sep 13, 2012 | VASGX vs CSTAX | |
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Conservative Strategy F... | 3.66% | Nov 16, 2003 | VASGX vs SICIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VASGX
VASGX alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | -0.59% | Nov 16, 2003 | VASGX vs STDAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Capita... | -2.32% | Apr 8, 2012 | VASGX vs SCLAX | |
| Ave Maria Bond Fund | -2.52% | Apr 30, 2003 | VASGX vs AVEFX | |
| American Funds College 2027 Fund | -2.72% | Sep 13, 2012 | VASGX vs CSTAX | |
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Conservative Strategy F... | -2.73% | Nov 16, 2003 | VASGX vs SICIX |
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