Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund (VISGX) belongs to the Small Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VISGX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VISGX
VISGX charges 0.19% annually. There are 4 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | — | Jul 2019 | VISGX vs FECGX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Institutional... | 0.06% | 47.00B | May 2000 | VISGX vs VSGIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Share... | 0.07% | 47.00B | Sep 2011 | VISGX vs VSGAX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutio... | 0.08% | — | May 2011 | VISGX vs VRTGX | |
| Vanguard Explorer Fund Admiral Shares | 0.29% | 23.30B | Nov 2001 | VISGX vs VEXRX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VISGX
VISGX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 33. There are 97 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Epiphany ESG Small Cap Equity Fund | 91 | — | Nov 2015 | VISGX vs DSCIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 83 | — | Dec 2016 | VISGX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 82 | — | May 2002 | VISGX vs NESGX | |
| North Square Spectrum Alpha Fund | 79 | — | Jan 1994 | VISGX vs ORIGX | |
| Driehaus Micro Cap Growth Fund | 77 | — | Nov 2013 | VISGX vs DMCRX |
Top Performing VISGX Alternatives (YTD)
VISGX is at 12.92% YTD. There are 105 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 56.00%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 56.00% | — | Dec 2016 | VISGX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 55.46% | — | May 2002 | VISGX vs NESGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 35.75% | — | Dec 1995 | VISGX vs OBMCX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 33.50% | — | Dec 2016 | VISGX vs NEAIX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Retail Class | 33.20% | — | Sep 2001 | VISGX vs NEAGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VISGX
VISGX has 20.70% 1-year volatility. There are 65 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.57%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric Fund | 14.57% | — | Nov 1995 | VISGX vs EMCAX | |
| Calvert Small/Mid-Cap Fund Class I | 15.38% | — | Jul 2011 | VISGX vs CMCIX | |
| Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund | 16.31% | — | Sep 1988 | VISGX vs NBGNX | |
| Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund Institutional Class | 16.31% | — | Jul 1999 | VISGX vs NBGIX | |
| Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund | 16.33% | — | Jan 1997 | VISGX vs ETEGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VISGX
VISGX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.39%. There are 33 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Epiphany ESG Small Cap Equity Fund | -7.08% | — | Nov 2015 | VISGX vs DSCIX | |
| Rydex S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth Fund | -8.49% | — | Feb 2004 | VISGX vs RYWCX | |
| WesMark Small Company Fund | -8.50% | — | Dec 1993 | VISGX vs WMKSX | |
| Empiric Fund | -8.60% | — | Nov 1995 | VISGX vs EMCAX | |
| ProFunds Small Cap Growth Fund | -9.15% | — | Sep 2001 | VISGX vs SGPIX |
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Often Compared With VISGX
Investors most often compare VISGX with AVUV, JATTX, VMGMX. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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