Vanguard Growth and Income Fund Investor Shares (VQNPX) Alternatives
Vanguard Growth and Income Fund Investor Shares (VQNPX) 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 VQNPX. 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 VQNPX
VQNPX charges 0.32% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VQNPX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | VQNPX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VQNPX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | VQNPX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | VQNPX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | VQNPX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VQNPX
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 | 93 | Nov 12, 2001 | VQNPX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | VQNPX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | VQNPX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | VQNPX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | VQNPX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing VQNPX Alternatives (YTD)
VQNPX 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 | VQNPX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | VQNPX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | VQNPX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | VQNPX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | VQNPX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VQNPX
VQNPX 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 | VQNPX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | VQNPX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | VQNPX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | VQNPX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | VQNPX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VQNPX
VQNPX 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 | VQNPX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | VQNPX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | VQNPX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | VQNPX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | VQNPX vs GQEIX |
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