Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shares (VGSNX) Alternatives
Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shares (VGSNX) 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 VGSNX. 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 VGSNX
VGSNX charges 0.10% annually. Among mutual funds in the REIT category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VGSNX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Real Estate Index Fund | 0.07% | Feb 2, 2016 | VGSNX vs FESIX | |
| Fidelity Real Estate Index Fund | 0.07% | Aug 9, 2011 | VGSNX vs FSRNX | |
| Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 26, 2017 | VGSNX vs VRTPX | |
| Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund Ins... | 0.11% | Apr 19, 2011 | VGSNX vs VGRNX | |
| Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund Adm... | 0.12% | Feb 10, 2011 | VGSNX vs VGRLX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VGSNX
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 | VGSNX vs CREMX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | 99 | Oct 2, 1995 | VGSNX vs QREARX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | 90 | Oct 20, 2011 | VGSNX vs FSREX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class Z | 44 | Oct 2, 2018 | VGSNX vs FIKMX | |
| Fidelity Real Estate Income Fund | 44 | Feb 4, 2003 | VGSNX vs FRIFX |
Top Performing VGSNX Alternatives (YTD)
VGSNX 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 | VGSNX vs AIGYX | |
| PGIM US Real Estate Fund | 4.16% | Dec 21, 2010 | VGSNX vs PJEZX | |
| LDR Real Estate Value Opportunity Fund | 3.75% | Dec 16, 2002 | VGSNX vs HLRRX | |
| MainStay CBRE Real Estate Fund | 3.34% | Dec 31, 1996 | VGSNX vs CRARX | |
| VY CBRE Real Estate Portfolio | 3.08% | Jan 24, 1989 | VGSNX vs IVRSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VGSNX
VGSNX 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 | VGSNX vs CREMX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | 0.75% | Oct 2, 1995 | VGSNX vs QREARX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | 3.02% | Oct 20, 2011 | VGSNX vs FSREX | |
| Apollo Diversified Real Estate Fund Class I | 4.59% | Jun 30, 2014 | VGSNX vs GRIFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class I | 4.91% | — | VGSNX vs FRIRX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VGSNX
VGSNX 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 | VGSNX vs CREMX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | -0.37% | Oct 2, 1995 | VGSNX vs QREARX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | -2.90% | Oct 20, 2011 | VGSNX vs FSREX | |
| Apollo Diversified Real Estate Fund Class I | -3.61% | Jun 30, 2014 | VGSNX vs GRIFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class A | -4.28% | Apr 14, 2010 | VGSNX vs FRINX |
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