Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares (VPMAX) Alternatives
Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares (VPMAX) 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 VPMAX. 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 VPMAX
VPMAX charges 0.31% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VPMAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | VPMAX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VPMAX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | VPMAX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | VPMAX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | VPMAX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VPMAX
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | VPMAX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | VPMAX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | VPMAX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | VPMAX vs DHAMX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Fund Class A | 86 | Jan 2, 1990 | VPMAX vs PAGDX |
Top Performing VPMAX Alternatives (YTD)
VPMAX 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 | VPMAX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | VPMAX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | VPMAX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | VPMAX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | VPMAX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VPMAX
VPMAX 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 | VPMAX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | VPMAX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | VPMAX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | VPMAX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | VPMAX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VPMAX
VPMAX 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 | VPMAX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | VPMAX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | VPMAX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | VPMAX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | VPMAX vs GQEIX |
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