Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFIAX) Alternatives
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFIAX) 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 VFIAX. 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 VFIAX
VFIAX charges 0.04% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VFIAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | VFIAX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VFIAX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | VFIAX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | VFIAX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | VFIAX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VFIAX
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 | VFIAX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 92 | Aug 3, 1992 | VFIAX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 92 | — | VFIAX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 91 | Jan 2, 1990 | VFIAX vs PAGRX | |
| DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I | 90 | Sep 15, 2005 | VFIAX vs DFIEX |
Top Performing VFIAX Alternatives (YTD)
VFIAX 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 | VFIAX vs YFSIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | 9.61% | Sep 28, 2018 | VFIAX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.49% | Jan 24, 2021 | VFIAX vs NWAUX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 9.11% | Nov 1, 1988 | VFIAX vs MUHLX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 8.02% | Aug 3, 1992 | VFIAX vs POGSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VFIAX
VFIAX 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 | VFIAX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.01% | Mar 28, 2021 | VFIAX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 11.04% | Sep 8, 2022 | VFIAX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 11.08% | Mar 20, 2025 | VFIAX vs FGJEX | |
| Castle Tandem Fund | 12.04% | Mar 15, 2019 | VFIAX vs TANDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VFIAX
VFIAX 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 | VFIAX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | VFIAX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | VFIAX vs FEQHX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.30% | Sep 28, 2018 | VFIAX vs GQEIX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | VFIAX vs FNSTX |
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