VALIC Company I Small Cap Index Fund (VCSLX) Alternatives
VALIC Company I Small Cap Index Fund (VCSLX) belongs to the Small 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 VCSLX. 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 VCSLX
VCSLX charges 0.36% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VCSLX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund | 0.03% | Sep 8, 2011 | VCSLX vs FSSNX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Plus S... | 0.03% | Dec 17, 2010 | VCSLX vs VSCPX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | Jul 7, 1997 | VCSLX vs VSCIX | |
| Schwab Small-Cap Index Fund-Select Shares | 0.04% | May 19, 1997 | VCSLX vs SWSSX | |
| TIAA-CREF Small-Cap Blend Index Fund | 0.05% | Oct 1, 2002 | VCSLX vs TISBX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VCSLX
Among mutual funds in the Small 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auer Growth Fund | 90 | Dec 28, 2007 | VCSLX vs AUERX | |
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 83 | Sep 30, 1996 | VCSLX vs DFISX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 83 | Dec 31, 1991 | VCSLX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 83 | Apr 15, 1997 | VCSLX vs WESCX | |
| T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Value Fund | 77 | Jun 30, 1988 | VCSLX vs PRSVX |
Top Performing VCSLX Alternatives (YTD)
VCSLX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Small Cap Value Fund | 8.12% | Dec 14, 2001 | VCSLX vs HASCX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 6.21% | Apr 15, 1997 | VCSLX vs WESCX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 6.06% | Dec 31, 1991 | VCSLX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | 4.76% | May 11, 1998 | VCSLX vs WEMMX | |
| River Oak Discovery Fund | 4.25% | Jun 30, 2005 | VCSLX vs RIVSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VCSLX
VCSLX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 15.38% | Sep 30, 1996 | VCSLX vs DFISX | |
| DWS Small Cap Core Fund | 17.54% | Jul 14, 2000 | VCSLX vs SSLCX | |
| Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund | 18.55% | Nov 1, 1996 | VCSLX vs HFCGX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | 18.96% | — | VCSLX vs BOSOX | |
| Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund | 19.31% | Feb 27, 2017 | VCSLX vs CSMDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VCSLX
VCSLX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWS Small Cap Core Fund | -10.06% | Jul 14, 2000 | VCSLX vs SSLCX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | -11.39% | May 11, 1998 | VCSLX vs WEMMX | |
| Cambiar Small Cap Fund | -11.67% | Aug 31, 2004 | VCSLX vs CAMSX | |
| Virtus Small-Cap Fund | -11.76% | Jul 1, 2013 | VCSLX vs AZBIX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | -11.89% | — | VCSLX vs BOSOX |
Other Mutual Funds from VALIC
Most popular VALIC mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALIC Company I Nasdaq-100 Index Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -9.05% | Oct 2, 2000 | VCSLX vs VCNIX | |
| VALIC Company I Global Strategy Fund | Global Allocation | 85 | -2.11% | Dec 4, 2005 | VCSLX vs VGLSX | |
| VALIC Company I Stock Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 41 | -7.17% | Apr 20, 1987 | VCSLX vs VSTIX | |
| VALIC Company I Mid Cap Strategic Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 17 | -7.73% | Dec 20, 2004 | VCSLX vs VMSGX | |
| VALIC Company I Science & Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 41 | -9.97% | Apr 28, 1994 | VCSLX vs VCSTX | |
| VALIC Company I Blue Chip Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 24 | -13.29% | Nov 1, 2000 | VCSLX vs VCBCX | |
| VALIC Company I Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 18 | -12.67% | Dec 5, 2005 | VCSLX vs VCULX | |
| VALIC Company I Systematic Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 27 | -7.95% | Apr 29, 1994 | VCSLX vs VCGAX | |
| VALIC Company I International Equities Index Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 59 | -1.57% | Oct 2, 1989 | VCSLX vs VCIEX | |
| Vertical Capital Income Fund | Global Bonds | 44 | -2.24% | Dec 29, 2011 | VCSLX vs VCIFX |
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