Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund (VDIGX) Alternatives
Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund (VDIGX) 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 VDIGX. 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 VDIGX
VDIGX charges 0.27% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VDIGX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VDIGX vs VSTSX | |
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | VDIGX vs VFFSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | VDIGX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | VDIGX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | VDIGX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VDIGX
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 | 94 | Nov 12, 2001 | VDIGX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 92 | Aug 3, 1992 | VDIGX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 92 | — | VDIGX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 91 | Jan 2, 1990 | VDIGX vs PAGRX | |
| DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I | 90 | Sep 15, 2005 | VDIGX vs DFIEX |
Top Performing VDIGX Alternatives (YTD)
VDIGX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 9.95% | Jan 30, 2017 | VDIGX vs YFSIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | 9.61% | Sep 28, 2018 | VDIGX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.49% | Jan 24, 2021 | VDIGX vs NWAUX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 9.11% | Nov 1, 1988 | VDIGX vs MUHLX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 8.02% | Aug 3, 1992 | VDIGX vs POGSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VDIGX
VDIGX 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 | 2.66% | Jun 28, 2013 | VDIGX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.01% | Mar 28, 2021 | VDIGX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 11.04% | Sep 8, 2022 | VDIGX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 11.08% | Mar 20, 2025 | VDIGX vs FGJEX | |
| Castle Tandem Fund | 12.04% | Mar 15, 2019 | VDIGX vs TANDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VDIGX
VDIGX 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 | VDIGX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | VDIGX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | VDIGX vs FEQHX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.30% | Sep 28, 2018 | VDIGX vs GQEIX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | VDIGX vs FNSTX |
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