Vanguard Mega Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares (VMCTX) Alternatives
Vanguard Mega Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares (VMCTX) 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 VMCTX. 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 VMCTX
VMCTX charges 0.06% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VMCTX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | VMCTX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VMCTX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | VMCTX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | VMCTX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index II Portfolio | 0.02% | Aug 11, 2014 | VMCTX vs SSEYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VMCTX
Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 93 | Nov 12, 2001 | VMCTX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | VMCTX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | VMCTX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | VMCTX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | VMCTX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing VMCTX Alternatives (YTD)
VMCTX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | 9.81% | Sep 28, 2018 | VMCTX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | VMCTX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | VMCTX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | VMCTX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | VMCTX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VMCTX
VMCTX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.63% | Jun 28, 2013 | VMCTX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | VMCTX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | VMCTX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | VMCTX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | VMCTX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VMCTX
VMCTX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | Jun 28, 2013 | VMCTX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | VMCTX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | VMCTX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | VMCTX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | VMCTX vs GQEIX |
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Often Compared With VMCTX
What investors most often compare with VMCTX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VMCTX vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth Index Fund Institutio... | Large Cap Growth Equities | 28 | -13.05% | Dec 6, 2010 | VMCTX vs VRGWX | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VMCTX vs VGT | |
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 46 | -7.05% | Feb 17, 1988 | VMCTX vs FXAIX | |
| Fidelity Mega Cap Stock Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 77 | -5.09% | Dec 28, 1998 | VMCTX vs FGRTX | |
| Vanguard Wellesley Income Fund Investor Shares | Diversified Portfolio | 68 | -0.45% | Jul 1, 1970 | VMCTX vs VWINX | |
| Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 51 | -10.90% | Dec 17, 2007 | VMCTX vs MGK | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 Growth Index Fund Institutional S... | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -11.70% | Apr 5, 2019 | VMCTX vs VSPGX | |
| Vanguard Mega Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 66 | -5.62% | Dec 17, 2007 | VMCTX vs MGC |
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