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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VDEQX
VDEQX charges 0.35% annually. There are 30 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Growth Fund G Class | 0.01% | — | Mar 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% | 4.94B | Dec 2017 | VDEQX vs SWLGX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | 393.80B | May 1998 | VDEQX vs VIGIX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.05% | 393.80B | Nov 2000 | VDEQX vs VIGAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VDEQX
VDEQX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 30. There are 128 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares | 90 | 92.00B | Nov 1984 | VDEQX vs VPMCX | |
| One Rock Fund | 89 | — | Mar 2020 | VDEQX vs ONERX | |
| Chase Growth Fund Institutional Class | 89 | — | Jan 2007 | VDEQX vs CHAIX | |
| Chase Growth Fund | 89 | — | Dec 1997 | VDEQX vs CHASX | |
| Vanguard Capital Opportunity Fund Admiral Shares | 86 | 31.20B | Nov 2001 | VDEQX vs VHCAX |
Top Performing VDEQX Alternatives (YTD)
VDEQX is at 7.15% YTD. There are 170 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 61.33%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Rock Fund | 61.33% | — | Mar 2020 | VDEQX vs ONERX | |
| ICON Equity Fund | 27.06% | — | Oct 2002 | VDEQX vs IOLZX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Momentum Index Fund | 25.28% | — | Feb 2017 | VDEQX vs FUMIX | |
| Chase Growth Fund | 25.25% | — | Dec 1997 | VDEQX vs CHASX | |
| Chase Growth Fund Institutional Class | 25.21% | — | Jan 2007 | VDEQX vs CHAIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VDEQX
VDEQX has 13.58% 1-year volatility. There are 46 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | 6.84% | — | Sep 2019 | VDEQX vs BBLIX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | 9.75% | — | Jan 2005 | VDEQX vs MEIFX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | 10.05% | — | Dec 2015 | VDEQX vs MRFOX | |
| CIBC Atlas Equity Income Fund | 10.17% | — | Apr 2010 | VDEQX vs AWYIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 10.65% | — | Sep 2018 | VDEQX vs GQEPX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VDEQX
VDEQX has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.86%. There are 59 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.63%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | -3.63% | — | Sep 2019 | VDEQX vs BBLIX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -4.80% | — | Jan 2005 | VDEQX vs MEIFX | |
| LKCM Aquinas Catholic Equity Fund | -7.02% | — | Jul 2005 | VDEQX vs AQEIX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | -7.03% | — | Dec 2015 | VDEQX vs MRFOX | |
| Davis New York Venture Fund Class Y | -7.97% | — | Feb 1969 | VDEQX vs DNVYX |
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Often Compared With VDEQX
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