Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Shares (VFFSX) Alternatives
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Shares (VFFSX) 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 VFFSX. 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 VFFSX
VFFSX charges 0.01% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VFFSX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VFFSX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | VFFSX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | VFFSX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | VFFSX vs SSSYX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index II Portfolio | 0.02% | Aug 11, 2014 | VFFSX vs SSEYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VFFSX
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 | 93 | Nov 12, 2001 | VFFSX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | VFFSX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | VFFSX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | VFFSX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | VFFSX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing VFFSX Alternatives (YTD)
VFFSX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | 9.81% | Sep 28, 2018 | VFFSX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | VFFSX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | VFFSX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | VFFSX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | VFFSX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VFFSX
VFFSX 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 | 2.63% | Jun 28, 2013 | VFFSX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | VFFSX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | VFFSX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | VFFSX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | VFFSX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VFFSX
VFFSX 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 | VFFSX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | VFFSX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | VFFSX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | VFFSX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | VFFSX vs GQEIX |
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