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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VMCTX
VMCTX charges 0.06% annually. There are 28 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% | — | — | VMCTX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | — | Jun 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 2016 | VMCTX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | — | Sep 2014 | VMCTX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VMCTX
VMCTX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 60. There are 176 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 | VMCTX vs VPCCX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 95 | 92.00B | Nov 2001 | VMCTX vs VPMAX | |
| PrimeCap Odyssey Stock Fund | 94 | — | Nov 2004 | VMCTX vs POSKX | |
| Glenmede Quantitative U.S. Large Cap Core Equity P... | 92 | — | Feb 2004 | VMCTX vs GTLOX | |
| Integrity ESG Growth & Income Fund | 91 | — | Jan 1995 | VMCTX vs IGIAX |
Top Performing VMCTX Alternatives (YTD)
VMCTX is at 9.16% YTD. There are 213 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 | VMCTX vs VPCCX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 29.80% | 92.00B | Nov 2001 | VMCTX vs VPMAX | |
| Integrity ESG Growth & Income Fund | 27.12% | — | Jan 1995 | VMCTX vs IGIAX | |
| Fidelity Leveraged Company Stock Fund Class K | 27.04% | — | May 2008 | VMCTX vs FLCKX | |
| Fidelity Leveraged Company Stock Fund | 26.99% | — | Dec 2000 | VMCTX vs FLVCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VMCTX
VMCTX has 13.02% 1-year volatility. There are 263 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 | VMCTX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 2.40% | — | Mar 2021 | VMCTX vs SVPFX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 8.39% | — | Jul 2012 | VMCTX vs QUERX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | 8.40% | — | Jul 2012 | VMCTX vs AUEIX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Low Volatility Index Fund | 8.59% | — | May 2015 | VMCTX vs FSUVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VMCTX
VMCTX has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.87%. There are 255 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 | VMCTX vs SVPFX | |
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | — | Jun 2013 | VMCTX vs ORDNX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | -4.14% | — | Dec 2004 | VMCTX vs RCKSX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | -5.91% | — | Jul 2012 | VMCTX vs AUEIX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | -5.93% | — | Jul 2012 | VMCTX vs QUERX |
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Often Compared With VMCTX
Investors most often compare VMCTX with VRGWX, VOO, VGT. These 18 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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