Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund Institutional Shares (VFTNX) Alternatives
Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund Institutional Shares (VFTNX) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VFTNX. 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 VFTNX
VFTNX charges 0.12% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VFTNX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Growth Fund G Class | 0.01% | Mar 1, 2022 | VFTNX vs ACIHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | Dec 20, 2017 | VFTNX vs SWLGX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | — | VFTNX vs FSPGX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | May 14, 1998 | VFTNX vs VIGIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Oct 1, 2002 | VFTNX vs TILIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VFTNX
Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Rock Fund | 87 | Mar 6, 2020 | VFTNX vs ONERX | |
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. | 83 | Jan 2, 1990 | VFTNX vs ADX | |
| Fidelity Series Growth Company Fund | 82 | Nov 7, 2013 | VFTNX vs FCGSX | |
| Baron Partners Fund | 81 | Apr 30, 2003 | VFTNX vs BPTRX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | 81 | Aug 17, 1999 | VFTNX vs VTMGX |
Top Performing VFTNX Alternatives (YTD)
VFTNX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 9.79% | Sep 28, 2018 | VFTNX vs GQEPX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | 1.58% | Sep 9, 2019 | VFTNX vs BBLIX | |
| Emerald Insights Fund | 0.00% | Aug 1, 2014 | VFTNX vs EFCNX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | -0.48% | Aug 17, 1999 | VFTNX vs VTMGX | |
| American Growth Fund Series One | -1.31% | Jul 31, 1958 | VFTNX vs AMRGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VFTNX
VFTNX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Veritas Global Real Return Fund | 10.98% | Jan 10, 1991 | VFTNX vs BLUEX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | 11.79% | Dec 29, 2015 | VFTNX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | 12.40% | Jun 18, 2012 | VFTNX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 12.43% | Sep 28, 2018 | VFTNX vs GQEPX | |
| Provident Trust Strategy Fund | 14.45% | Dec 30, 1986 | VFTNX vs PROVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VFTNX
VFTNX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | -7.09% | Dec 29, 2015 | VFTNX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | -8.45% | Jun 18, 2012 | VFTNX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | -8.71% | Sep 28, 2018 | VFTNX vs GQEPX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -8.99% | Jan 31, 2005 | VFTNX vs MEIFX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | -10.22% | Sep 9, 2019 | VFTNX vs BBLIX |
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