Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VIIIX) Alternatives
Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VIIIX) belongs to the Large Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VIIIX. 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 VIIIX
VIIIX charges 0.02% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VIIIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VIIIX vs VSTSX | |
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | VIIIX vs VFFSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | VIIIX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | VIIIX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | VIIIX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VIIIX
Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 93 | Nov 12, 2001 | VIIIX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | VIIIX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | VIIIX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | VIIIX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | VIIIX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing VIIIX Alternatives (YTD)
VIIIX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | 9.81% | Sep 28, 2018 | VIIIX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | VIIIX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | VIIIX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | VIIIX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | VIIIX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VIIIX
VIIIX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.63% | Jun 28, 2013 | VIIIX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | VIIIX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | VIIIX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | VIIIX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | VIIIX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VIIIX
VIIIX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | Jun 28, 2013 | VIIIX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | VIIIX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | VIIIX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | VIIIX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | VIIIX vs GQEIX |
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