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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VEVFX
VEVFX charges 0.52% annually. There are 12 mutual funds in the Small Cap Value Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Value Index Fund | 0.05% | — | Jul 2019 | VEVFX vs FISVX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Institutional ... | 0.06% | — | Dec 1999 | VEVFX vs VSIIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.07% | 67.80B | Sep 2011 | VEVFX vs VSIAX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value Index Fund Institution... | 0.08% | — | Jul 2012 | VEVFX vs VRTVX | |
| Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value Index Fund Instit... | 0.08% | — | Nov 2014 | VEVFX vs VSMVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VEVFX
VEVFX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 78. There are 62 mutual funds in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Integrity Discovery Fund | 95 | — | Dec 1996 | VEVFX vs MMEYX | |
| Third Avenue Small Cap Value Fund | 94 | — | Apr 1997 | VEVFX vs TASCX | |
| Aegis Value Fund Class I | 94 | — | May 1998 | VEVFX vs AVALX | |
| Royce Special Equity Fund | 94 | — | May 1998 | VEVFX vs RYSEX | |
| PGIM Quant Solutions Small-Cap Value Fund | 93 | — | Jan 1993 | VEVFX vs TASVX |
Top Performing VEVFX Alternatives (YTD)
VEVFX is at 21.50% YTD. There are 51 mutual funds in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 35.52%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Integrity Discovery Fund | 35.52% | — | Dec 1996 | VEVFX vs MMEYX | |
| Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Class I | 28.15% | — | Dec 2000 | VEVFX vs DHSIX | |
| Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund | 27.91% | — | Dec 2000 | VEVFX vs DHSCX | |
| Columbia Select Small Cap Value Fund | 27.34% | — | Apr 1997 | VEVFX vs SSCVX | |
| Royce Special Equity Fund | 27.23% | — | May 1998 | VEVFX vs RYSEX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VEVFX
VEVFX has 17.32% 1-year volatility. There are 67 mutual funds in the Small Cap Value Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 4.52%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Valley Capital Fund Investor Class | 4.52% | — | Apr 2019 | VEVFX vs PVCMX | |
| Third Avenue Small Cap Value Fund | 14.05% | — | Apr 1997 | VEVFX vs TASCX | |
| VELA Small Cap Fund | 14.28% | — | Sep 2020 | VEVFX vs VESMX | |
| AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund | 14.41% | — | Mar 2007 | VEVFX vs ARSMX | |
| Pear Tree Polaris Small Cap Fund | 14.43% | — | Aug 1992 | VEVFX vs USBNX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VEVFX
VEVFX has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.31%. There are 69 mutual funds in the Small Cap Value Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.81%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Valley Capital Fund Investor Class | -2.81% | — | Apr 2019 | VEVFX vs PVCMX | |
| Third Avenue Small Cap Value Fund | -6.29% | — | Apr 1997 | VEVFX vs TASCX | |
| PIMCO RAE US Small Fund | -7.62% | — | Jun 2015 | VEVFX vs PMJIX | |
| PIMCO RAE US Small Fund Class A | -7.66% | — | Jun 2015 | VEVFX vs PMJAX | |
| Transamerica Small Cap Value | -7.73% | — | Jan 2003 | VEVFX vs TSLTX |
Other Mutual Funds from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard mutual funds shown here include VTSAX, VFIAX, VTIAX and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
Often Compared With VEVFX
Investors most often compare VEVFX with VASVX, KARS, QQQ. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
Compare VEVFX with Any Fund or Stock
Compare VEVFX with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.
Pair VEVFX with funds that move differently
Vanguard Explorer Value Fund alternatives help with substitution. Diversifiers are the next step when you want funds with lower historical correlation to VEVFX.
Explore VEVFX Diversifiers