Vanguard Explorer Value Fund (VEVFX) Alternatives
Vanguard Explorer Value Fund (VEVFX) belongs to the Small Cap Value Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VEVFX. 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 VEVFX
VEVFX charges 0.52% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Value Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VEVFX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Value Index Fund | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | VEVFX vs FISVX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Institutional ... | 0.06% | Dec 7, 1999 | VEVFX vs VSIIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.07% | Sep 27, 2011 | VEVFX vs VSIAX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value Index Fund Institution... | 0.08% | Jul 13, 2012 | VEVFX vs VRTVX | |
| Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value Index Fund Instit... | 0.08% | Nov 19, 2014 | VEVFX vs VSMVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VEVFX
Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Value 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aegis Value Fund | 98 | May 15, 1998 | VEVFX vs AVALX | |
| Brandes Small Cap Value Fund | 90 | Jan 2, 2018 | VEVFX vs BSCMX | |
| Third Avenue Small Cap Value Fund | 81 | Apr 1, 1997 | VEVFX vs TASCX | |
| Bridgeway Ultra Small Company Market Fund | 80 | Jul 31, 1997 | VEVFX vs BRSIX | |
| Victory Integrity Discovery Fund | 78 | Dec 26, 1996 | VEVFX vs MMEYX |
Top Performing VEVFX Alternatives (YTD)
VEVFX alternatives from the Small Cap Value Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aegis Value Fund | 13.53% | May 15, 1998 | VEVFX vs AVALX | |
| Hotchkis & Wiley Small Cap Value Fund | 7.19% | Sep 20, 1985 | VEVFX vs HWSIX | |
| Hotchkis & Wiley Small Cap Value Fund Class A | 7.13% | Jun 10, 2000 | VEVFX vs HWSAX | |
| North Star Dividend Fund | 7.11% | May 31, 2013 | VEVFX vs NSDVX | |
| Victory Integrity Discovery Fund | 6.96% | Dec 26, 1996 | VEVFX vs MMEYX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VEVFX
VEVFX alternatives from the Small Cap Value Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Valley Capital Fund Investor Class | 4.75% | Apr 30, 2019 | VEVFX vs PVCMX | |
| North Star Dividend Fund | 17.10% | May 31, 2013 | VEVFX vs NSDVX | |
| Royce Special Equity Fund | 18.16% | May 1, 1998 | VEVFX vs RYSEX | |
| AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund | 18.46% | Mar 29, 2007 | VEVFX vs ARSMX | |
| Third Avenue Small Cap Value Fund | 18.59% | Apr 1, 1997 | VEVFX vs TASCX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VEVFX
VEVFX alternatives from the Small Cap Value Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Valley Capital Fund Investor Class | -2.81% | Apr 30, 2019 | VEVFX vs PVCMX | |
| North Star Dividend Fund | -10.48% | May 31, 2013 | VEVFX vs NSDVX | |
| Royce Special Equity Fund | -10.97% | May 1, 1998 | VEVFX vs RYSEX | |
| Third Avenue Small Cap Value Fund | -12.12% | Apr 1, 1997 | VEVFX vs TASCX | |
| James Micro Cap Fund | -12.23% | Jul 1, 2010 | VEVFX vs JMCRX |
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