Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor Shares (VMVFX) Alternatives
Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor Shares (VMVFX) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VMVFX. 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 VMVFX
VMVFX charges 0.21% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VMVFX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Nov 25, 1996 | VMVFX vs GMGEX | |
| GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Jun 15, 2005 | VMVFX vs GWOAX | |
| State Street Global All Cap Equity ex-U.S. Index F... | 0.07% | Sep 17, 2014 | VMVFX vs SSGLX | |
| USAA Cornerstone Equity Fund | 0.09% | Jun 7, 2012 | VMVFX vs UCEQX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 0.14% | Dec 12, 2013 | VMVFX vs VMNVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VMVFX
Among mutual funds in the Global 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 Global Capital Cycles Fund | 97 | May 23, 1984 | VMVFX vs VGPMX | |
| Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund | 94 | May 30, 2007 | VMVFX vs CAEIX | |
| GMO Climate Change Fund | 94 | Apr 4, 2017 | VMVFX vs GCCHX | |
| Artisan Global Equity Fund | 93 | Mar 28, 2010 | VMVFX vs ARTHX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 93 | — | VMVFX vs GLIFX |
Top Performing VMVFX Alternatives (YTD)
VMVFX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Investment Tax-Managed Real Assets Fund | 11.49% | Jun 9, 2019 | VMVFX vs RTXAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund | 9.67% | Jun 29, 2021 | VMVFX vs GQFPX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 9.53% | Dec 17, 2007 | VMVFX vs FGIAX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 8.35% | Aug 28, 2017 | VMVFX vs CSUAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Equity Fund Institutio... | 7.75% | Mar 29, 2019 | VMVFX vs GQRIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VMVFX
VMVFX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | 8.85% | Sep 4, 1990 | VMVFX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 10.05% | Dec 12, 2013 | VMVFX vs VMNVX | |
| MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund | 10.51% | Dec 4, 2013 | VMVFX vs MVGIX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 10.71% | — | VMVFX vs GLIFX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Global Managed Vol... | 10.75% | Jul 26, 2006 | VMVFX vs SVTAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VMVFX
VMVFX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | -6.85% | Sep 4, 1990 | VMVFX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | -7.93% | Dec 12, 2013 | VMVFX vs VMNVX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -7.98% | Aug 28, 2017 | VMVFX vs CSUAX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -8.29% | Dec 17, 2007 | VMVFX vs FGIAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Global Managed Vol... | -8.34% | Jul 26, 2006 | VMVFX vs SVTAX |
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