Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Admiral Shares (VGSLX) Alternatives
Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Admiral Shares (VGSLX) 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 VGSLX. 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 VGSLX
VGSLX charges 0.12% annually. Among mutual funds in the REIT category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VGSLX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Real Estate Index Fund | 0.07% | Feb 2, 2016 | VGSLX vs FESIX | |
| Fidelity Real Estate Index Fund | 0.07% | Aug 9, 2011 | VGSLX vs FSRNX | |
| Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 26, 2017 | VGSLX vs VRTPX | |
| Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shar... | 0.10% | Dec 2, 2003 | VGSLX vs VGSNX | |
| Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund Ins... | 0.11% | Apr 19, 2011 | VGSLX vs VGRNX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VGSLX
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 | VGSLX vs CREMX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | 99 | Oct 2, 1995 | VGSLX vs QREARX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | 90 | Oct 20, 2011 | VGSLX vs FSREX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class Z | 44 | Oct 2, 2018 | VGSLX vs FIKMX | |
| Fidelity Real Estate Income Fund | 44 | Feb 4, 2003 | VGSLX vs FRIFX |
Top Performing VGSLX Alternatives (YTD)
VGSLX 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 | VGSLX vs AIGYX | |
| PGIM US Real Estate Fund | 4.16% | Dec 21, 2010 | VGSLX vs PJEZX | |
| LDR Real Estate Value Opportunity Fund | 3.75% | Dec 16, 2002 | VGSLX vs HLRRX | |
| MainStay CBRE Real Estate Fund | 3.34% | Dec 31, 1996 | VGSLX vs CRARX | |
| VY CBRE Real Estate Portfolio | 3.08% | Jan 24, 1989 | VGSLX vs IVRSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VGSLX
VGSLX 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 | VGSLX vs CREMX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | 0.75% | Oct 2, 1995 | VGSLX vs QREARX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | 3.02% | Oct 20, 2011 | VGSLX vs FSREX | |
| Apollo Diversified Real Estate Fund Class I | 4.59% | Jun 30, 2014 | VGSLX vs GRIFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class I | 4.91% | — | VGSLX vs FRIRX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VGSLX
VGSLX 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 | VGSLX vs CREMX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | -0.37% | Oct 2, 1995 | VGSLX vs QREARX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | -2.90% | Oct 20, 2011 | VGSLX vs FSREX | |
| Apollo Diversified Real Estate Fund Class I | -3.61% | Jun 30, 2014 | VGSLX vs GRIFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class A | -4.28% | Apr 14, 2010 | VGSLX vs FRINX |
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