Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares (VPMCX) Alternatives
Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares (VPMCX) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VPMCX. 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 VPMCX
VPMCX charges 0.38% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VPMCX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Growth Fund G Class | 0.01% | Mar 1, 2022 | VPMCX vs ACIHX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | — | VPMCX vs FSPGX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | Dec 20, 2017 | VPMCX vs SWLGX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | May 14, 1998 | VPMCX vs VIGIX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.05% | Nov 13, 2000 | VPMCX vs VIGAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VPMCX
Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Rock Fund | 87 | Mar 6, 2020 | VPMCX vs ONERX | |
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. | 83 | Jan 2, 1990 | VPMCX vs ADX | |
| Fidelity Series Growth Company Fund | 82 | Nov 7, 2013 | VPMCX vs FCGSX | |
| Baron Partners Fund | 81 | Apr 30, 2003 | VPMCX vs BPTRX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | 81 | Aug 17, 1999 | VPMCX vs VTMGX |
Top Performing VPMCX Alternatives (YTD)
VPMCX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 9.79% | Sep 28, 2018 | VPMCX vs GQEPX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | 1.58% | Sep 9, 2019 | VPMCX vs BBLIX | |
| Emerald Insights Fund | 0.00% | Aug 1, 2014 | VPMCX vs EFCNX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | -0.48% | Aug 17, 1999 | VPMCX vs VTMGX | |
| American Growth Fund Series One | -1.31% | Jul 31, 1958 | VPMCX vs AMRGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VPMCX
VPMCX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Veritas Global Real Return Fund | 10.98% | Jan 10, 1991 | VPMCX vs BLUEX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | 11.79% | Dec 29, 2015 | VPMCX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | 12.40% | Jun 18, 2012 | VPMCX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 12.43% | Sep 28, 2018 | VPMCX vs GQEPX | |
| Provident Trust Strategy Fund | 14.45% | Dec 30, 1986 | VPMCX vs PROVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VPMCX
VPMCX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | -7.09% | Dec 29, 2015 | VPMCX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | -8.45% | Jun 18, 2012 | VPMCX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | -8.71% | Sep 28, 2018 | VPMCX vs GQEPX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -8.99% | Jan 31, 2005 | VPMCX vs MEIFX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | -10.22% | Sep 9, 2019 | VPMCX vs BBLIX |
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