VALIC Company I Dynamic Allocation Fund (VDAFX) Alternatives
VALIC Company I Dynamic Allocation Fund (VDAFX) 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 VDAFX. 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 VDAFX
VDAFX charges 0.32% annually. Among mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VDAFX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity 70% Allocation Fund | 0.02% | Jan 1, 2022 | VDAFX vs FRGAX | |
| PGIM 60/40 Allocation Fund | 0.03% | Sep 12, 2017 | VDAFX vs PALDX | |
| TIAA-CREF Lifestyle Aggressive Growth Fund | 0.04% | Dec 8, 2011 | VDAFX vs TSAIX | |
| Baron WealthBuilder Fund | 0.05% | Dec 28, 2017 | VDAFX vs BWBIX | |
| Fidelity Sustainable Multi-Asset Fund | 0.05% | Feb 9, 2022 | VDAFX vs FYMIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VDAFX
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 | VDAFX vs STDAX | |
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund Class I | 98 | Dec 24, 2002 | VDAFX vs TIBIX | |
| Chartwell Income Fund | 96 | Sep 2, 1987 | VDAFX vs BERIX | |
| Nuveen Flexible Income Fund | 95 | Dec 8, 2009 | VDAFX vs NWQIX | |
| Pioneer Multi-Asset Income Fund A | 93 | Dec 22, 2011 | VDAFX vs PMAIX |
Top Performing VDAFX Alternatives (YTD)
VDAFX 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 | VDAFX vs SIFAX | |
| PGIM Real Assets Fund | 9.23% | Dec 29, 2010 | VDAFX vs PUDZX | |
| ICON Equity Income Fund | 8.64% | May 9, 2004 | VDAFX vs IOEZX | |
| DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund - Class A | 8.59% | Jul 30, 2007 | VDAFX vs AAAAX | |
| Concorde Wealth Management Fund | 8.18% | Dec 3, 1987 | VDAFX vs CONWX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VDAFX
VDAFX 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 | VDAFX vs STDAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Capita... | 2.64% | Apr 8, 2012 | VDAFX vs SCLAX | |
| Ave Maria Bond Fund | 3.44% | Apr 30, 2003 | VDAFX vs AVEFX | |
| American Funds College 2027 Fund | 3.47% | Sep 13, 2012 | VDAFX vs CSTAX | |
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Conservative Strategy F... | 3.66% | Nov 16, 2003 | VDAFX vs SICIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VDAFX
VDAFX 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 | VDAFX vs STDAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Capita... | -2.32% | Apr 8, 2012 | VDAFX vs SCLAX | |
| Ave Maria Bond Fund | -2.52% | Apr 30, 2003 | VDAFX vs AVEFX | |
| American Funds College 2027 Fund | -2.72% | Sep 13, 2012 | VDAFX vs CSTAX | |
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Conservative Strategy F... | -2.73% | Nov 16, 2003 | VDAFX vs SICIX |
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 | VDAFX vs VCNIX | |
| VALIC Company I Global Strategy Fund | Global Allocation | 85 | -2.11% | Dec 4, 2005 | VDAFX vs VGLSX | |
| VALIC Company I Stock Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 41 | -7.17% | Apr 20, 1987 | VDAFX vs VSTIX | |
| VALIC Company I Mid Cap Strategic Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 17 | -7.73% | Dec 20, 2004 | VDAFX vs VMSGX | |
| VALIC Company I Science & Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 41 | -9.97% | Apr 28, 1994 | VDAFX vs VCSTX | |
| VALIC Company I Small Cap Index Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 45 | -2.67% | May 1, 1992 | VDAFX vs VCSLX | |
| VALIC Company I Blue Chip Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 24 | -13.29% | Nov 1, 2000 | VDAFX vs VCBCX | |
| VALIC Company I Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 18 | -12.67% | Dec 5, 2005 | VDAFX vs VCULX | |
| VALIC Company I Systematic Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 27 | -7.95% | Apr 29, 1994 | VDAFX vs VCGAX | |
| VALIC Company I International Equities Index Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 59 | -1.57% | Oct 2, 1989 | VDAFX vs VCIEX |
Often Compared With VDAFX
What investors most often compare with VDAFX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | Large Cap Blend Equities | 46 | -7.06% | Nov 13, 2000 | VDAFX vs VFIAX |
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