VALIC Company I Moderate Growth Lifestyle Fund (VLSMX) Alternatives
VALIC Company I Moderate Growth Lifestyle Fund (VLSMX) belongs to the Diversified Portfolio category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VLSMX. 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 VLSMX
VLSMX charges 0.12% annually. Among mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VLSMX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity 70% Allocation Fund | 0.02% | Jan 1, 2022 | VLSMX vs FRGAX | |
| PGIM 60/40 Allocation Fund | 0.03% | Sep 12, 2017 | VLSMX vs PALDX | |
| TIAA-CREF Lifestyle Aggressive Growth Fund | 0.04% | Dec 8, 2011 | VLSMX vs TSAIX | |
| Fidelity Sustainable Multi-Asset Fund | 0.05% | Feb 9, 2022 | VLSMX vs FYMIX | |
| Baron WealthBuilder Fund | 0.05% | Dec 28, 2017 | VLSMX vs BWBIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VLSMX
Among mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | 99 | Nov 16, 2003 | VLSMX vs STDAX | |
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund Class I | 98 | Dec 24, 2002 | VLSMX vs TIBIX | |
| Chartwell Income Fund | 96 | Sep 2, 1987 | VLSMX vs BERIX | |
| Nuveen Flexible Income Fund | 95 | Dec 8, 2009 | VLSMX vs NWQIX | |
| Pioneer Multi-Asset Income Fund A | 93 | Dec 22, 2011 | VLSMX vs PMAIX |
Top Performing VLSMX Alternatives (YTD)
VLSMX alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Inflat... | 9.34% | Apr 8, 2012 | VLSMX vs SIFAX | |
| PGIM Real Assets Fund | 9.23% | Dec 29, 2010 | VLSMX vs PUDZX | |
| ICON Equity Income Fund | 8.64% | May 9, 2004 | VLSMX vs IOEZX | |
| DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund - Class A | 8.59% | Jul 30, 2007 | VLSMX vs AAAAX | |
| Concorde Wealth Management Fund | 8.18% | Dec 3, 1987 | VLSMX vs CONWX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VLSMX
VLSMX alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | 0.93% | Nov 16, 2003 | VLSMX vs STDAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Capita... | 2.64% | Apr 8, 2012 | VLSMX vs SCLAX | |
| Ave Maria Bond Fund | 3.44% | Apr 30, 2003 | VLSMX vs AVEFX | |
| American Funds College 2027 Fund | 3.47% | Sep 13, 2012 | VLSMX vs CSTAX | |
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Conservative Strategy F... | 3.66% | Nov 16, 2003 | VLSMX vs SICIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VLSMX
VLSMX alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | -0.59% | Nov 16, 2003 | VLSMX vs STDAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Capita... | -2.32% | Apr 8, 2012 | VLSMX vs SCLAX | |
| Ave Maria Bond Fund | -2.52% | Apr 30, 2003 | VLSMX vs AVEFX | |
| American Funds College 2027 Fund | -2.72% | Sep 13, 2012 | VLSMX vs CSTAX | |
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Conservative Strategy F... | -2.73% | Nov 16, 2003 | VLSMX vs SICIX |
Other Mutual Funds from VALIC
Most popular VALIC mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALIC Company I Nasdaq-100 Index Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -9.05% | Oct 2, 2000 | VLSMX vs VCNIX | |
| VALIC Company I Global Strategy Fund | Global Allocation | 85 | -2.11% | Dec 4, 2005 | VLSMX vs VGLSX | |
| VALIC Company I Stock Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 41 | -7.17% | Apr 20, 1987 | VLSMX vs VSTIX | |
| VALIC Company I Mid Cap Strategic Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 17 | -7.73% | Dec 20, 2004 | VLSMX vs VMSGX | |
| VALIC Company I Science & Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 41 | -9.97% | Apr 28, 1994 | VLSMX vs VCSTX | |
| VALIC Company I Small Cap Index Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 45 | -2.67% | May 1, 1992 | VLSMX vs VCSLX | |
| VALIC Company I Blue Chip Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 24 | -13.29% | Nov 1, 2000 | VLSMX vs VCBCX | |
| VALIC Company I Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 18 | -12.67% | Dec 5, 2005 | VLSMX vs VCULX | |
| VALIC Company I Systematic Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 27 | -7.95% | Apr 29, 1994 | VLSMX vs VCGAX | |
| VALIC Company I International Equities Index Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 59 | -1.57% | Oct 2, 1989 | VLSMX vs VCIEX |
Often Compared With VLSMX
What investors most often compare with VLSMX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Wellesley Income Fund Investor Shares | Diversified Portfolio | 68 | -0.45% | Jul 1, 1970 | VLSMX vs VWINX |
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