Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund (VISGX) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VISGX
VISGX charges 0.19% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VISGX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | VISGX vs FECGX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Institutional... | 0.06% | May 24, 2000 | VISGX vs VSGIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Share... | 0.07% | Sep 27, 2011 | VISGX vs VSGAX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutio... | 0.08% | May 25, 2011 | VISGX vs VRTGX | |
| Vanguard Explorer Fund Admiral Shares | 0.29% | Nov 12, 2001 | VISGX vs VEXRX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VISGX
Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 91 | Dec 30, 2016 | VISGX vs NEAIX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 90 | Sep 4, 2001 | VISGX vs NEAGX | |
| Driehaus Micro Cap Growth Fund | 86 | Nov 18, 2013 | VISGX vs DMCRX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 86 | Dec 29, 1995 | VISGX vs OBMCX | |
| Hood River Small-Cap Growth Fund | 83 | Jan 2, 2003 | VISGX vs HRSMX |
Top Performing VISGX Alternatives (YTD)
VISGX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 29.72% | Mar 20, 2000 | VISGX vs KSCOX | |
| Kinetics Small Capital Opportunities Advisor Fund ... | 29.65% | Dec 31, 2001 | VISGX vs KSOAX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 9.63% | Dec 30, 2016 | VISGX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 9.51% | May 22, 2002 | VISGX vs NESGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 8.96% | Dec 29, 1995 | VISGX vs OBMCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VISGX
VISGX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | 17.35% | Nov 6, 1995 | VISGX vs EMCAX | |
| Calvert Small/Mid-Cap Fund Class I | 19.19% | Jul 29, 2011 | VISGX vs CMCIX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 19.58% | Jun 23, 1993 | VISGX vs VLEOX | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund | 19.65% | Jun 28, 2006 | VISGX vs PXQSX | |
| Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund | 19.66% | Jan 2, 1997 | VISGX vs ETEGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VISGX
VISGX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | -10.15% | Nov 6, 1995 | VISGX vs EMCAX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | -10.86% | Jun 23, 1993 | VISGX vs VLEOX | |
| Ranger Micro Cap Fund | -11.77% | Jun 6, 2018 | VISGX vs RFIMX | |
| Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio | -11.83% | Sep 1, 1994 | VISGX vs SSCPX | |
| Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund | -12.38% | Mar 23, 2011 | VISGX vs CTSIX |
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