Vanguard Target Retirement 2055 Fund (VFFVX) belongs to the Target Retirement Date category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VFFVX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VFFVX
VFFVX charges 0.08% annually. There are 67 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal LifeTime 2030 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2001 | VFFVX vs PMTIX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2055 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2008 | VFFVX vs LTFIX | |
| American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | 0.01% | — | Mar 2020 | VFFVX vs FCQTX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2050 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2001 | VFFVX vs PPLIX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2025 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2008 | VFFVX vs LTSTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VFFVX
VFFVX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 65. There are 281 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 86.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Retirement Advantage Maturity Fund | 86 | — | Dec 2019 | VFFVX vs PADLX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement 2020 Fund | 86 | — | Dec 2007 | VFFVX vs FIRVX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K | 86 | — | Aug 2019 | VFFVX vs FRKMX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K6 | 86 | — | Aug 2019 | VFFVX vs FRHMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Cl... | 85 | — | Aug 2007 | VFFVX vs FRAMX |
Top Performing VFFVX Alternatives (YTD)
VFFVX is at 11.37% YTD. There are 207 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 15,640,638.04%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K | 15,640,638.04% | — | Aug 2019 | VFFVX vs FRKMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Cl... | 1,644,791.35% | — | Aug 2007 | VFFVX vs FRAMX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K6 | 1,464,383.96% | — | Aug 2019 | VFFVX vs FRHMX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement 2020 Fund | 1,440,933.92% | — | Dec 2007 | VFFVX vs FIRVX | |
| Fidelity Flex Freedom Blend 2060 Fund | 14.17% | — | Jun 2017 | VFFVX vs FWLSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VFFVX
VFFVX has 12.28% 1-year volatility. There are 427 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.50%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Retirement Income Fund | 3.50% | — | Nov 2015 | VFFVX vs TDIFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Clas... | 4.32% | — | Aug 2007 | VFFVX vs FRQIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Cl... | 4.32% | — | Aug 2007 | VFFVX vs FRIMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Clas... | 4.33% | — | Aug 2007 | VFFVX vs FRQAX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Investor Class | 4.35% | — | Oct 2009 | VFFVX vs FIKFX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VFFVX
VFFVX has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.93%. There are 465 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.61%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Retirement Income Fund | -2.61% | — | Nov 2015 | VFFVX vs TDIFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Investor Class | -3.32% | — | Oct 2009 | VFFVX vs FIKFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Institutional P... | -3.33% | — | Oct 2009 | VFFVX vs FFGZX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Class K6 | -3.41% | — | Aug 2019 | VFFVX vs FRQHX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K6 | -3.42% | — | Aug 2019 | VFFVX vs FRHMX |
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Often Compared With VFFVX
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