Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund Admiral Shares (VDADX) Alternatives
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund Admiral Shares (VDADX) belongs to the Large 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 VDADX. 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 VDADX
VDADX charges 0.08% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VDADX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VDADX vs VSTSX | |
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | VDADX vs VFFSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | VDADX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | VDADX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | VDADX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VDADX
Among mutual funds in the Large 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 93 | Nov 12, 2001 | VDADX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | VDADX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | VDADX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | VDADX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | VDADX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing VDADX Alternatives (YTD)
VDADX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | 9.81% | Sep 28, 2018 | VDADX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | VDADX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | VDADX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | VDADX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | VDADX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VDADX
VDADX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.63% | Jun 28, 2013 | VDADX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | VDADX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | VDADX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | VDADX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | VDADX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VDADX
VDADX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | Jun 28, 2013 | VDADX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | VDADX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | VDADX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | VDADX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | VDADX vs GQEIX |
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