Vanguard Large-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares (VLISX) 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 VLISX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VLISX
VLISX charges 0.04% annually. There are 17 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% | — | — | VLISX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | — | Jun 2016 | VLISX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | — | VLISX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | — | Feb 2016 | VLISX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | — | Sep 2014 | VLISX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VLISX
VLISX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 61. There are 167 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 | 17.20B | Dec 2004 | VLISX vs VPCCX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 95 | 92.00B | Nov 2001 | VLISX vs VPMAX | |
| PrimeCap Odyssey Stock Fund | 94 | — | Nov 2004 | VLISX vs POSKX | |
| Glenmede Quantitative U.S. Large Cap Core Equity P... | 92 | — | Feb 2004 | VLISX vs GTLOX | |
| Integrity ESG Growth & Income Fund | 91 | — | Jan 1995 | VLISX vs IGIAX |
Top Performing VLISX Alternatives (YTD)
VLISX is at 9.51% YTD. There are 187 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 33.95%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 33.95% | 17.20B | Dec 2004 | VLISX vs VPCCX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 29.80% | 92.00B | Nov 2001 | VLISX vs VPMAX | |
| Integrity ESG Growth & Income Fund | 27.12% | — | Jan 1995 | VLISX vs IGIAX | |
| Fidelity Leveraged Company Stock Fund Class K | 27.04% | — | May 2008 | VLISX vs FLCKX | |
| Fidelity Leveraged Company Stock Fund | 26.99% | — | Dec 2000 | VLISX vs FLVCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VLISX
VLISX has 12.60% 1-year volatility. There are 172 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.29%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.29% | — | Jun 2013 | VLISX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 2.40% | — | Mar 2021 | VLISX vs SVPFX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 8.39% | — | Jul 2012 | VLISX vs QUERX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | 8.40% | — | Jul 2012 | VLISX vs AUEIX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Low Volatility Index Fund | 8.59% | — | May 2015 | VLISX vs FSUVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VLISX
VLISX has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.19%. There are 206 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 | VLISX vs SVPFX | |
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | — | Jun 2013 | VLISX vs ORDNX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | -4.14% | — | Dec 2004 | VLISX vs RCKSX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | -5.91% | — | Jul 2012 | VLISX vs AUEIX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | -5.93% | — | Jul 2012 | VLISX vs QUERX |
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Often Compared With VLISX
Investors most often compare VLISX with VINIX, VV, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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