Vanguard LifeStrategy Income Fund (VASIX) Alternatives
Vanguard LifeStrategy Income Fund (VASIX) 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 VASIX. 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 VASIX
VASIX charges 0.11% annually. Among mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VASIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity 70% Allocation Fund | 0.02% | Jan 1, 2022 | VASIX vs FRGAX | |
| PGIM 60/40 Allocation Fund | 0.03% | Sep 12, 2017 | VASIX vs PALDX | |
| TIAA-CREF Lifestyle Aggressive Growth Fund | 0.04% | Dec 8, 2011 | VASIX vs TSAIX | |
| Baron WealthBuilder Fund | 0.05% | Dec 28, 2017 | VASIX vs BWBIX | |
| Mutual of America Aggressive Allocation Fund | 0.05% | Nov 29, 2021 | VASIX vs MAANX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VASIX
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 | VASIX vs STDAX | |
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund Class I | 98 | Dec 24, 2002 | VASIX vs TIBIX | |
| Chartwell Income Fund | 96 | Sep 2, 1987 | VASIX vs BERIX | |
| Nuveen Flexible Income Fund | 95 | Dec 8, 2009 | VASIX vs NWQIX | |
| Pioneer Multi-Asset Income Fund A | 93 | Dec 22, 2011 | VASIX vs PMAIX |
Top Performing VASIX Alternatives (YTD)
VASIX 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 | VASIX vs SIFAX | |
| PGIM Real Assets Fund | 9.23% | Dec 29, 2010 | VASIX vs PUDZX | |
| ICON Equity Income Fund | 8.64% | May 9, 2004 | VASIX vs IOEZX | |
| DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund - Class A | 8.59% | Jul 30, 2007 | VASIX vs AAAAX | |
| Concorde Wealth Management Fund | 8.18% | Dec 3, 1987 | VASIX vs CONWX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VASIX
VASIX 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 | VASIX vs STDAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Capita... | 2.64% | Apr 8, 2012 | VASIX vs SCLAX | |
| Ave Maria Bond Fund | 3.44% | Apr 30, 2003 | VASIX vs AVEFX | |
| American Funds College 2027 Fund | 3.47% | Sep 13, 2012 | VASIX vs CSTAX | |
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Conservative Strategy F... | 3.66% | Nov 16, 2003 | VASIX vs SICIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VASIX
VASIX 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 | VASIX vs STDAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Capita... | -2.32% | Apr 8, 2012 | VASIX vs SCLAX | |
| Ave Maria Bond Fund | -2.52% | Apr 30, 2003 | VASIX vs AVEFX | |
| American Funds College 2027 Fund | -2.72% | Sep 13, 2012 | VASIX vs CSTAX | |
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Conservative Strategy F... | -2.73% | Nov 16, 2003 | VASIX vs SICIX |
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