Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shares (VGRNX) Alternatives
Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shares (VGRNX) 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 VGRNX. 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 VGRNX
VGRNX charges 0.11% annually. Among mutual funds in the REIT category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VGRNX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Real Estate Index Fund | 0.07% | Aug 9, 2011 | VGRNX vs FSRNX | |
| Fidelity SAI Real Estate Index Fund | 0.07% | Feb 2, 2016 | VGRNX vs FESIX | |
| Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 26, 2017 | VGRNX vs VRTPX | |
| Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shar... | 0.10% | Dec 2, 2003 | VGRNX vs VGSNX | |
| Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.12% | Nov 12, 2001 | VGRNX vs VGSLX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VGRNX
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 | VGRNX vs CREMX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | 99 | Oct 2, 1995 | VGRNX vs QREARX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | 89 | Oct 20, 2011 | VGRNX vs FSREX | |
| Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund Adm... | 50 | Feb 10, 2011 | VGRNX vs VGRLX | |
| Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | 50 | Sep 8, 2004 | VGRNX vs FIREX |
Top Performing VGRNX Alternatives (YTD)
VGRNX alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| abrdn Realty Income & Growth Fund | 6.07% | Dec 29, 1998 | VGRNX vs AIGYX | |
| PGIM US Real Estate Fund | 5.84% | Dec 21, 2010 | VGRNX vs PJEZX | |
| LDR Real Estate Value Opportunity Fund | 5.63% | Dec 16, 2002 | VGRNX vs HLRRX | |
| VY CBRE Real Estate Portfolio | 4.62% | Jan 24, 1989 | VGRNX vs IVRSX | |
| Virtus Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities Fund | 4.52% | Mar 1, 1995 | VGRNX vs PHRAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VGRNX
VGRNX alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIAA Real Estate Account | 0.77% | Oct 2, 1995 | VGRNX vs QREARX | |
| Redwood Real Estate Income Fund | 0.89% | Jun 23, 2023 | VGRNX vs CREMX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | 3.02% | Oct 20, 2011 | VGRNX vs FSREX | |
| Apollo Diversified Real Estate Fund Class I | 4.58% | Jun 30, 2014 | VGRNX vs GRIFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class I | 4.91% | — | VGRNX vs FRIRX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VGRNX
VGRNX alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIAA Real Estate Account | -0.37% | Oct 2, 1995 | VGRNX vs QREARX | |
| Redwood Real Estate Income Fund | -0.55% | Jun 23, 2023 | VGRNX vs CREMX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | -2.90% | Oct 20, 2011 | VGRNX vs FSREX | |
| Apollo Diversified Real Estate Fund Class I | -3.61% | Jun 30, 2014 | VGRNX vs GRIFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class A | -4.28% | Apr 14, 2010 | VGRNX vs FRINX |
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