Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund Admiral Shares (VGRLX) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VGRLX
VGRLX charges 0.12% annually. Among mutual funds in the REIT category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VGRLX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Real Estate Index Fund | 0.07% | Feb 2, 2016 | VGRLX vs FESIX | |
| Fidelity Real Estate Index Fund | 0.07% | Aug 9, 2011 | VGRLX vs FSRNX | |
| Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 26, 2017 | VGRLX vs VRTPX | |
| Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shar... | 0.10% | Dec 2, 2003 | VGRLX vs VGSNX | |
| Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund Ins... | 0.11% | Apr 19, 2011 | VGRLX vs VGRNX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VGRLX
Among mutual funds in the REIT 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Real Estate Income Fund | 100 | Jun 23, 2023 | VGRLX vs CREMX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | 99 | Oct 2, 1995 | VGRLX vs QREARX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | 90 | Oct 20, 2011 | VGRLX vs FSREX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class Z | 44 | Oct 2, 2018 | VGRLX vs FIKMX | |
| Fidelity Real Estate Income Fund | 44 | Feb 4, 2003 | VGRLX vs FRIFX |
Top Performing VGRLX Alternatives (YTD)
VGRLX alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| abrdn Realty Income & Growth Fund | 4.51% | Dec 29, 1998 | VGRLX vs AIGYX | |
| PGIM US Real Estate Fund | 4.16% | Dec 21, 2010 | VGRLX vs PJEZX | |
| LDR Real Estate Value Opportunity Fund | 3.75% | Dec 16, 2002 | VGRLX vs HLRRX | |
| MainStay CBRE Real Estate Fund | 3.34% | Dec 31, 1996 | VGRLX vs CRARX | |
| VY CBRE Real Estate Portfolio | 3.08% | Jan 24, 1989 | VGRLX vs IVRSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VGRLX
VGRLX alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Real Estate Income Fund | 0.67% | Jun 23, 2023 | VGRLX vs CREMX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | 0.75% | Oct 2, 1995 | VGRLX vs QREARX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | 3.02% | Oct 20, 2011 | VGRLX vs FSREX | |
| Apollo Diversified Real Estate Fund Class I | 4.59% | Jun 30, 2014 | VGRLX vs GRIFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class I | 4.91% | — | VGRLX vs FRIRX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VGRLX
VGRLX alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Real Estate Income Fund | -0.04% | Jun 23, 2023 | VGRLX vs CREMX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | -0.37% | Oct 2, 1995 | VGRLX vs QREARX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | -2.90% | Oct 20, 2011 | VGRLX vs FSREX | |
| Apollo Diversified Real Estate Fund Class I | -3.61% | Jun 30, 2014 | VGRLX vs GRIFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class A | -4.28% | Apr 14, 2010 | VGRLX vs FRINX |
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