Vanguard Diversified Equity Fund (VDEQX) Alternatives
Vanguard Diversified Equity Fund (VDEQX) 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 VDEQX. 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 VDEQX
VDEQX charges 0.35% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VDEQX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Growth Fund G Class | 0.01% | Mar 1, 2022 | VDEQX vs ACIHX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | — | VDEQX vs FSPGX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | Dec 20, 2017 | VDEQX vs SWLGX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | May 14, 1998 | VDEQX vs VIGIX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.05% | Nov 13, 2000 | VDEQX vs VIGAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VDEQX
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 | VDEQX vs ONERX | |
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. | 83 | Jan 2, 1990 | VDEQX vs ADX | |
| Fidelity Series Growth Company Fund | 82 | Nov 7, 2013 | VDEQX vs FCGSX | |
| Baron Partners Fund | 81 | Apr 30, 2003 | VDEQX vs BPTRX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | 81 | Aug 17, 1999 | VDEQX vs VTMGX |
Top Performing VDEQX Alternatives (YTD)
VDEQX 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 | VDEQX vs GQEPX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | 1.58% | Sep 9, 2019 | VDEQX vs BBLIX | |
| Emerald Insights Fund | 0.00% | Aug 1, 2014 | VDEQX vs EFCNX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | -0.48% | Aug 17, 1999 | VDEQX vs VTMGX | |
| American Growth Fund Series One | -1.31% | Jul 31, 1958 | VDEQX vs AMRGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VDEQX
VDEQX 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 | VDEQX vs BLUEX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | 11.79% | Dec 29, 2015 | VDEQX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | 12.40% | Jun 18, 2012 | VDEQX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 12.43% | Sep 28, 2018 | VDEQX vs GQEPX | |
| Provident Trust Strategy Fund | 14.45% | Dec 30, 1986 | VDEQX vs PROVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VDEQX
VDEQX 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 | VDEQX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | -8.45% | Jun 18, 2012 | VDEQX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | -8.71% | Sep 28, 2018 | VDEQX vs GQEPX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -8.99% | Jan 31, 2005 | VDEQX vs MEIFX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | -10.22% | Sep 9, 2019 | VDEQX vs BBLIX |
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