Vanguard STAR Fund (VGSTX) Alternatives
Vanguard STAR Fund (VGSTX) belongs to the Diversified Portfolio category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VGSTX. 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 VGSTX
VGSTX charges 0.31% annually. Among mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VGSTX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity 70% Allocation Fund | 0.02% | Jan 1, 2022 | VGSTX vs FRGAX | |
| PGIM 60/40 Allocation Fund | 0.03% | Sep 12, 2017 | VGSTX vs PALDX | |
| TIAA-CREF Lifestyle Aggressive Growth Fund | 0.04% | Dec 8, 2011 | VGSTX vs TSAIX | |
| Baron WealthBuilder Fund | 0.05% | Dec 28, 2017 | VGSTX vs BWBIX | |
| Mutual of America Aggressive Allocation Fund | 0.05% | Nov 29, 2021 | VGSTX vs MAANX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VGSTX
Among mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | 99 | Nov 16, 2003 | VGSTX vs STDAX | |
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund Class I | 98 | Dec 24, 2002 | VGSTX vs TIBIX | |
| Chartwell Income Fund | 96 | Sep 2, 1987 | VGSTX vs BERIX | |
| Nuveen Flexible Income Fund | 95 | Dec 8, 2009 | VGSTX vs NWQIX | |
| Pioneer Multi-Asset Income Fund A | 93 | Dec 22, 2011 | VGSTX vs PMAIX |
Top Performing VGSTX Alternatives (YTD)
VGSTX alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Inflat... | 9.34% | Apr 8, 2012 | VGSTX vs SIFAX | |
| PGIM Real Assets Fund | 9.23% | Dec 29, 2010 | VGSTX vs PUDZX | |
| ICON Equity Income Fund | 8.64% | May 9, 2004 | VGSTX vs IOEZX | |
| DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund - Class A | 8.59% | Jul 30, 2007 | VGSTX vs AAAAX | |
| Concorde Wealth Management Fund | 8.18% | Dec 3, 1987 | VGSTX vs CONWX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VGSTX
VGSTX alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | 0.93% | Nov 16, 2003 | VGSTX vs STDAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Capita... | 2.64% | Apr 8, 2012 | VGSTX vs SCLAX | |
| Ave Maria Bond Fund | 3.44% | Apr 30, 2003 | VGSTX vs AVEFX | |
| American Funds College 2027 Fund | 3.47% | Sep 13, 2012 | VGSTX vs CSTAX | |
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Conservative Strategy F... | 3.66% | Nov 16, 2003 | VGSTX vs SICIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VGSTX
VGSTX alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | -0.59% | Nov 16, 2003 | VGSTX vs STDAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Capita... | -2.32% | Apr 8, 2012 | VGSTX vs SCLAX | |
| Ave Maria Bond Fund | -2.52% | Apr 30, 2003 | VGSTX vs AVEFX | |
| American Funds College 2027 Fund | -2.72% | Sep 13, 2012 | VGSTX vs CSTAX | |
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Conservative Strategy F... | -2.73% | Nov 16, 2003 | VGSTX vs SICIX |
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