Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select Fund (VNSYX) Alternatives
Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select Fund (VNSYX) 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 VNSYX. 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 VNSYX
VNSYX charges 0.85% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VNSYX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VNSYX vs VSTSX | |
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | VNSYX vs VFFSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | VNSYX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | VNSYX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | VNSYX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VNSYX
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 | 94 | Nov 12, 2001 | VNSYX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 92 | Aug 3, 1992 | VNSYX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 92 | — | VNSYX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 91 | Jan 2, 1990 | VNSYX vs PAGRX | |
| DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I | 90 | Sep 15, 2005 | VNSYX vs DFIEX |
Top Performing VNSYX Alternatives (YTD)
VNSYX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 9.95% | Jan 30, 2017 | VNSYX vs YFSIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | 9.61% | Sep 28, 2018 | VNSYX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.49% | Jan 24, 2021 | VNSYX vs NWAUX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 9.11% | Nov 1, 1988 | VNSYX vs MUHLX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 8.02% | Aug 3, 1992 | VNSYX vs POGSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VNSYX
VNSYX 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 | 2.66% | Jun 28, 2013 | VNSYX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.01% | Mar 28, 2021 | VNSYX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 11.04% | Sep 8, 2022 | VNSYX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 11.08% | Mar 20, 2025 | VNSYX vs FGJEX | |
| Castle Tandem Fund | 12.04% | Mar 15, 2019 | VNSYX vs TANDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VNSYX
VNSYX 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 | VNSYX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | VNSYX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | VNSYX vs FEQHX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.30% | Sep 28, 2018 | VNSYX vs GQEIX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | VNSYX vs FNSTX |
Other Mutual Funds from Natixis
Most popular Natixis mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loomis Sayles Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 16 | -11.62% | May 16, 1991 | VNSYX vs LSGRX | |
| Loomis Sayles Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 15 | -11.67% | Feb 1, 2013 | VNSYX vs LGRRX | |
| AlphaSimplex Global Alternatives Fund | Multistrategy | 48 | 1.74% | Sep 29, 2008 | VNSYX vs GAFYX | |
| Mirova Global Sustainable Equity Fund | Global Equities | 16 | -6.74% | Mar 30, 2016 | VNSYX vs ESGYX | |
| Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund Class Y | Total Bond Market | 27 | -1.13% | Dec 31, 1996 | VNSYX vs LSIIX | |
| Gateway Fund | Options Trading | 37 | -3.07% | Dec 6, 1977 | VNSYX vs GATEX | |
| Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 56 | -0.38% | Nov 7, 1973 | VNSYX vs NEFRX | |
| Natixis Funds Trust I U.S. Equity Opportunities Fu... | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -6.96% | Jul 7, 1994 | VNSYX vs NEFSX | |
| Gateway Fund Class Y Shares | Options Trading | 38 | -3.04% | — | VNSYX vs GTEYX | |
| Natixis Funds Trust II Oakmark Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 18 | -2.41% | May 6, 1931 | VNSYX vs NEFOX |
Often Compared With VNSYX
What investors most often compare with VNSYX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Quality Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 33 | -7.00% | Feb 6, 2004 | VNSYX vs GQETX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 89 | 7.48% | Dec 21, 2011 | VNSYX vs DHAMX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | Large Cap Blend Equities | 10 | 1.76% | Jul 9, 2012 | VNSYX vs QUERX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Total Stock Market Index Fu... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 58 | -3.97% | May 31, 2001 | VNSYX vs VITPX |
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