Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund (VGSIX) Alternatives
Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund (VGSIX) 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 VGSIX. 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 VGSIX
VGSIX charges 0.26% annually. Among mutual funds in the REIT category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VGSIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Real Estate Index Fund | 0.07% | Feb 2, 2016 | VGSIX vs FESIX | |
| Fidelity Real Estate Index Fund | 0.07% | Aug 9, 2011 | VGSIX vs FSRNX | |
| Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 26, 2017 | VGSIX vs VRTPX | |
| Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shar... | 0.10% | Dec 2, 2003 | VGSIX vs VGSNX | |
| Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund Ins... | 0.11% | Apr 19, 2011 | VGSIX vs VGRNX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VGSIX
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 | VGSIX vs CREMX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | 99 | Oct 2, 1995 | VGSIX vs QREARX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | 90 | Oct 20, 2011 | VGSIX vs FSREX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class Z | 44 | Oct 2, 2018 | VGSIX vs FIKMX | |
| Fidelity Real Estate Income Fund | 44 | Feb 4, 2003 | VGSIX vs FRIFX |
Top Performing VGSIX Alternatives (YTD)
VGSIX 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 | VGSIX vs AIGYX | |
| PGIM US Real Estate Fund | 4.16% | Dec 21, 2010 | VGSIX vs PJEZX | |
| LDR Real Estate Value Opportunity Fund | 3.75% | Dec 16, 2002 | VGSIX vs HLRRX | |
| MainStay CBRE Real Estate Fund | 3.34% | Dec 31, 1996 | VGSIX vs CRARX | |
| VY CBRE Real Estate Portfolio | 3.08% | Jan 24, 1989 | VGSIX vs IVRSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VGSIX
VGSIX 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 | VGSIX vs CREMX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | 0.75% | Oct 2, 1995 | VGSIX vs QREARX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | 3.02% | Oct 20, 2011 | VGSIX vs FSREX | |
| Apollo Diversified Real Estate Fund Class I | 4.59% | Jun 30, 2014 | VGSIX vs GRIFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class I | 4.91% | — | VGSIX vs FRIRX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VGSIX
VGSIX 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 | VGSIX vs CREMX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | -0.37% | Oct 2, 1995 | VGSIX vs QREARX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | -2.90% | Oct 20, 2011 | VGSIX vs FSREX | |
| Apollo Diversified Real Estate Fund Class I | -3.61% | Jun 30, 2014 | VGSIX vs GRIFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class A | -4.28% | Apr 14, 2010 | VGSIX vs FRINX |
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