Vanguard Growth and Income Fund Admiral Shares (VGIAX) Alternatives
Vanguard Growth and Income Fund Admiral Shares (VGIAX) 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 VGIAX. 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 VGIAX
VGIAX charges 0.22% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VGIAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VGIAX vs VSTSX | |
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | VGIAX vs VFFSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | VGIAX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | VGIAX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | VGIAX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VGIAX
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 | VGIAX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | VGIAX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | VGIAX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | VGIAX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | VGIAX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing VGIAX Alternatives (YTD)
VGIAX 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 | VGIAX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | VGIAX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | VGIAX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | VGIAX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | VGIAX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VGIAX
VGIAX 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 | VGIAX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | VGIAX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | VGIAX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | VGIAX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | VGIAX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VGIAX
VGIAX 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 | VGIAX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | VGIAX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | VGIAX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | VGIAX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | VGIAX vs GQEIX |
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