Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institutional Shares (VITSX) 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 VITSX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VITSX
VITSX charges 0.03% annually. There are 12 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | — | VITSX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | — | Jun 2016 | VITSX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | — | VITSX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | — | Feb 2016 | VITSX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | — | Sep 2014 | VITSX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VITSX
VITSX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 71. There are 120 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 96 | 15.30B | Dec 2004 | VITSX vs VPCCX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 94 | 82.00B | Nov 2001 | VITSX vs VPMAX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 92 | — | Dec 2011 | VITSX vs DHAMX | |
| PrimeCap Odyssey Stock Fund | 91 | — | Nov 2004 | VITSX vs POSKX | |
| Glenmede Quantitative U.S. Large Cap Core Equity P... | 91 | — | Feb 2004 | VITSX vs GTLOX |
Top Performing VITSX Alternatives (YTD)
VITSX is at 11.98% YTD. There are 90 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 29.33%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 29.33% | 15.30B | Dec 2004 | VITSX vs VPCCX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 27.94% | — | Jan 2017 | VITSX vs YFSIX | |
| Glenmede Responsible ESG U.S. Equity Portfolio | 27.79% | — | Dec 2015 | VITSX vs RESGX | |
| Archer Multi Cap Fund | 26.71% | — | Dec 2019 | VITSX vs ALSMX | |
| Integrity ESG Growth & Income Fund | 26.41% | — | Jan 1995 | VITSX vs IGIAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VITSX
VITSX has 12.19% 1-year volatility. There are 220 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.26%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.26% | — | Jun 2013 | VITSX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 2.26% | — | Mar 2021 | VITSX vs SVPFX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | 7.91% | — | Jul 2012 | VITSX vs AUEIX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 7.91% | — | Jul 2012 | VITSX vs QUERX | |
| Fidelity U.S. Low Volatility Equity Fund | 8.38% | — | Nov 2019 | VITSX vs FULVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VITSX
VITSX has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.92%. There are 150 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.33%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -1.33% | — | Mar 2021 | VITSX vs SVPFX | |
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | — | Jun 2013 | VITSX vs ORDNX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | -4.14% | — | Dec 2004 | VITSX vs RCKSX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | -5.91% | — | Jul 2012 | VITSX vs AUEIX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | -5.93% | — | Jul 2012 | VITSX vs QUERX |
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Often Compared With VITSX
Investors most often compare VITSX with VINIX, VTI, SWPPX. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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