VALIC Company I International Socially Responsible Fund (VCSOX) 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 VCSOX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VCSOX
VCSOX charges 0.64% annually. There are 106 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 Overseas Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2019 | VCSOX vs FSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Sep 2009 | VCSOX vs FSGEX | |
| Fidelity Series International Growth Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | VCSOX vs FIGSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | VCSOX vs FHLFX | |
| Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | VCSOX vs FINVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VCSOX
VCSOX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 50. There are 258 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 97 | — | Jul 1998 | VCSOX vs GTMIX | |
| SA International Value Fund | 96 | — | Aug 1999 | VCSOX vs SAHMX | |
| PIMCO RAE PLUS International Fund | 95 | — | Sep 2011 | VCSOX vs PTSIX | |
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index F... | 94 | 20.40B | Mar 2016 | VCSOX vs VIHAX | |
| DFA International Value III Portfolio | 94 | — | Feb 1995 | VCSOX vs DFVIX |
Top Performing VCSOX Alternatives (YTD)
VCSOX is at 12.20% YTD. There are 199 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 23.03%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 23.03% | — | Dec 2004 | VCSOX vs DCINX | |
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 22.05% | — | Jul 1998 | VCSOX vs GTMIX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 21.39% | — | Mar 1993 | VCSOX vs SWRLX | |
| GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 21.36% | — | Jun 2006 | VCSOX vs GIOTX | |
| Fidelity SAI International SMA Completion Fund | 20.57% | — | Apr 2019 | VCSOX vs FISZX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VCSOX
VCSOX has 15.30% 1-year volatility. There are 154 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.67%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | 7.67% | — | Sep 1996 | VCSOX vs FAOAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 7.67% | — | Nov 1997 | VCSOX vs FAOCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | 7.68% | — | Feb 2017 | VCSOX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 7.69% | — | Apr 1990 | VCSOX vs FAERX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | 7.69% | — | Jul 1995 | VCSOX vs FAOIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VCSOX
VCSOX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.85%. There are 235 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 | VCSOX vs RWIIX | |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | -6.97% | — | Jun 2008 | VCSOX vs IVFIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | -7.26% | — | Feb 2017 | VCSOX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | -7.28% | — | Jul 1995 | VCSOX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | -7.29% | — | Sep 1996 | VCSOX vs FAOAX |
Other Mutual Funds from VALIC
The 10 most viewed VALIC mutual funds shown here include VCNIX, VGLSX, VSTIX and span 8 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALIC Company I Nasdaq-100 Index Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 38 | 11.40% | — | Oct 2000 | VCSOX vs VCNIX | |
| VALIC Company I Global Strategy Fund | Global Allocation | 86 | 9.36% | — | Dec 2005 | VCSOX vs VGLSX | |
| VALIC Company I Stock Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 61 | 9.14% | — | Apr 1987 | VCSOX vs VSTIX | |
| VALIC Company I Mid Cap Strategic Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 15 | 9.83% | — | Dec 2004 | VCSOX vs VMSGX | |
| VALIC Company I Science & Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 29 | 18.07% | — | Apr 1994 | VCSOX vs VCSTX | |
| VALIC Company I Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 14 | 5.14% | — | Dec 2005 | VCSOX vs VCULX | |
| VALIC Company I Systematic Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 93 | 19.39% | — | Dec 2005 | VCSOX vs VBCVX | |
| VALIC Company I Blue Chip Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 10 | -1.67% | — | Nov 2000 | VCSOX vs VCBCX | |
| VALIC Company I Small Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 89 | 21.87% | — | Aug 2006 | VCSOX vs VVSCX | |
| VALIC Company I International Equities Index Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 64 | 12.38% | — | Oct 1989 | VCSOX vs VCIEX |
Often Compared With VCSOX
Investors most often compare VCSOX with VCIFX, VCSLX, THOIX. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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