VALIC Company I Growth Fund (VCULX) Alternatives
VALIC Company I Growth Fund (VCULX) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VCULX. 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 VCULX
VCULX charges 0.61% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VCULX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Growth Fund G Class | 0.01% | Mar 1, 2022 | VCULX vs ACIHX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | — | VCULX vs FSPGX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | Dec 20, 2017 | VCULX vs SWLGX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | May 14, 1998 | VCULX vs VIGIX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.05% | Nov 13, 2000 | VCULX vs VIGAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VCULX
Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Rock Fund | 87 | Mar 6, 2020 | VCULX vs ONERX | |
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. | 83 | Jan 2, 1990 | VCULX vs ADX | |
| Fidelity Series Growth Company Fund | 82 | Nov 7, 2013 | VCULX vs FCGSX | |
| Baron Partners Fund | 81 | Apr 30, 2003 | VCULX vs BPTRX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | 81 | Aug 17, 1999 | VCULX vs VTMGX |
Top Performing VCULX Alternatives (YTD)
VCULX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 9.79% | Sep 28, 2018 | VCULX vs GQEPX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | 1.58% | Sep 9, 2019 | VCULX vs BBLIX | |
| Emerald Insights Fund | 0.00% | Aug 1, 2014 | VCULX vs EFCNX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | -0.48% | Aug 17, 1999 | VCULX vs VTMGX | |
| American Growth Fund Series One | -1.31% | Jul 31, 1958 | VCULX vs AMRGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VCULX
VCULX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Veritas Global Real Return Fund | 10.98% | Jan 10, 1991 | VCULX vs BLUEX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | 11.79% | Dec 29, 2015 | VCULX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | 12.40% | Jun 18, 2012 | VCULX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 12.43% | Sep 28, 2018 | VCULX vs GQEPX | |
| Provident Trust Strategy Fund | 14.45% | Dec 30, 1986 | VCULX vs PROVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VCULX
VCULX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | -7.09% | Dec 29, 2015 | VCULX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | -8.45% | Jun 18, 2012 | VCULX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | -8.71% | Sep 28, 2018 | VCULX vs GQEPX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -8.99% | Jan 31, 2005 | VCULX vs MEIFX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | -10.22% | Sep 9, 2019 | VCULX vs BBLIX |
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 | VCULX vs VCNIX | |
| VALIC Company I Global Strategy Fund | Global Allocation | 85 | -2.11% | Dec 4, 2005 | VCULX vs VGLSX | |
| VALIC Company I Stock Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 41 | -7.17% | Apr 20, 1987 | VCULX vs VSTIX | |
| VALIC Company I Mid Cap Strategic Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 17 | -7.73% | Dec 20, 2004 | VCULX vs VMSGX | |
| VALIC Company I Science & Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 41 | -9.97% | Apr 28, 1994 | VCULX vs VCSTX | |
| VALIC Company I Small Cap Index Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 45 | -2.67% | May 1, 1992 | VCULX vs VCSLX | |
| VALIC Company I Blue Chip Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 24 | -13.29% | Nov 1, 2000 | VCULX vs VCBCX | |
| VALIC Company I Systematic Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 27 | -7.95% | Apr 29, 1994 | VCULX vs VCGAX | |
| VALIC Company I International Equities Index Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 59 | -1.57% | Oct 2, 1989 | VCULX vs VCIEX | |
| Vertical Capital Income Fund | Global Bonds | 44 | -2.24% | Dec 29, 2011 | VCULX vs VCIFX |
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