Vanguard Global Wellesley Income Fund Admiral Shares (VGYAX) Alternatives
Vanguard Global Wellesley Income Fund Admiral Shares (VGYAX) 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 VGYAX. 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 VGYAX
VGYAX charges 0.28% annually. Among mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VGYAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity 70% Allocation Fund | 0.02% | Jan 1, 2022 | VGYAX vs FRGAX | |
| PGIM 60/40 Allocation Fund | 0.03% | Sep 12, 2017 | VGYAX vs PALDX | |
| TIAA-CREF Lifestyle Aggressive Growth Fund | 0.04% | Dec 8, 2011 | VGYAX vs TSAIX | |
| Fidelity Sustainable Multi-Asset Fund | 0.05% | Feb 9, 2022 | VGYAX vs FYMIX | |
| Baron WealthBuilder Fund | 0.05% | Dec 28, 2017 | VGYAX vs BWBIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VGYAX
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 | VGYAX vs STDAX | |
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund Class I | 98 | Dec 24, 2002 | VGYAX vs TIBIX | |
| Chartwell Income Fund | 96 | Sep 2, 1987 | VGYAX vs BERIX | |
| Nuveen Flexible Income Fund | 95 | Dec 8, 2009 | VGYAX vs NWQIX | |
| Pioneer Multi-Asset Income Fund A | 93 | Dec 22, 2011 | VGYAX vs PMAIX |
Top Performing VGYAX Alternatives (YTD)
VGYAX 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 | VGYAX vs SIFAX | |
| PGIM Real Assets Fund | 9.23% | Dec 29, 2010 | VGYAX vs PUDZX | |
| ICON Equity Income Fund | 8.64% | May 9, 2004 | VGYAX vs IOEZX | |
| DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund - Class A | 8.59% | Jul 30, 2007 | VGYAX vs AAAAX | |
| Concorde Wealth Management Fund | 8.18% | Dec 3, 1987 | VGYAX vs CONWX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VGYAX
VGYAX 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 | VGYAX vs STDAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Capita... | 2.64% | Apr 8, 2012 | VGYAX vs SCLAX | |
| Ave Maria Bond Fund | 3.44% | Apr 30, 2003 | VGYAX vs AVEFX | |
| American Funds College 2027 Fund | 3.47% | Sep 13, 2012 | VGYAX vs CSTAX | |
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Conservative Strategy F... | 3.66% | Nov 16, 2003 | VGYAX vs SICIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VGYAX
VGYAX 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 | VGYAX vs STDAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Capita... | -2.32% | Apr 8, 2012 | VGYAX vs SCLAX | |
| Ave Maria Bond Fund | -2.52% | Apr 30, 2003 | VGYAX vs AVEFX | |
| American Funds College 2027 Fund | -2.72% | Sep 13, 2012 | VGYAX vs CSTAX | |
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Conservative Strategy F... | -2.73% | Nov 16, 2003 | VGYAX vs SICIX |
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