Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund Admiral Shares (VGRLX) belongs to the REIT category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VGRLX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VGRLX
VGRLX charges 0.12% annually. There are 5 mutual funds in the REIT category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Real Estate Index Fund | 0.07% | — | Feb 2016 | VGRLX vs FESIX | |
| Fidelity Real Estate Index Fund | 0.07% | — | Aug 2011 | VGRLX vs FSRNX | |
| Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund | 0.08% | — | Sep 2017 | VGRLX vs VRTPX | |
| Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shar... | 0.10% | 69.90B | Dec 2003 | VGRLX vs VGSNX | |
| Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund Ins... | 0.11% | — | Apr 2011 | VGRLX vs VGRNX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VGRLX
VGRLX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 6. There are 92 mutual funds in the REIT category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 100.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Real Estate Income Fund | 100 | — | Jun 2023 | VGRLX vs CREMX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | 98 | — | Oct 1995 | VGRLX vs QREARX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | 89 | — | Oct 2011 | VGRLX vs FSREX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class Z | 48 | — | Oct 2018 | VGRLX vs FIKMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class I | 47 | — | — | VGRLX vs FRIRX |
Top Performing VGRLX Alternatives (YTD)
VGRLX is at -1.15% YTD. There are 98 mutual funds in the REIT category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 12.78%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM US Real Estate Fund | 12.78% | — | Dec 2010 | VGRLX vs PJEZX | |
| LDR Real Estate Value Opportunity Fund | 12.76% | — | Dec 2002 | VGRLX vs HLRRX | |
| MainStay CBRE Real Estate Fund | 12.42% | — | Dec 1996 | VGRLX vs CRARX | |
| BlackRock Real Estate Securities Fund | 12.38% | — | Sep 2012 | VGRLX vs BIREX | |
| PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust Real Estate Real Re... | 12.29% | — | Oct 2003 | VGRLX vs PRRSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VGRLX
VGRLX has 12.07% 1-year volatility. There are 40 mutual funds in the REIT category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.43%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Real Estate Income Fund | 0.43% | — | Jun 2023 | VGRLX vs CREMX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | 0.77% | — | Oct 1995 | VGRLX vs QREARX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | 2.47% | — | Oct 2011 | VGRLX vs FSREX | |
| Apollo Diversified Real Estate Fund Class I | 3.58% | — | Jun 2014 | VGRLX vs GRIFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class A | 4.03% | — | Apr 2010 | VGRLX vs FRINX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VGRLX
VGRLX has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.35%. There are 104 mutual funds in the REIT category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Real Estate Income Fund | -0.04% | — | Jun 2023 | VGRLX vs CREMX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | -0.37% | — | Oct 1995 | VGRLX vs QREARX | |
| Apollo Diversified Real Estate Fund Class I | -1.70% | — | Jun 2014 | VGRLX vs GRIFX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | -2.06% | — | Oct 2011 | VGRLX vs FSREX | |
| Fidelity Real Estate Income Fund | -3.42% | — | Feb 2003 | VGRLX vs FRIFX |
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Often Compared With VGRLX
Investors most often compare VGRLX with VGSLX, VNQI, QQQ. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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