Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRGWX) Alternatives
Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRGWX) 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 VRGWX. 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 VRGWX
VRGWX charges 0.07% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VRGWX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Growth Fund G Class | 0.01% | Mar 1, 2022 | VRGWX vs ACIHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | Dec 20, 2017 | VRGWX vs SWLGX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | — | VRGWX vs FSPGX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | May 14, 1998 | VRGWX vs VIGIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Oct 1, 2002 | VRGWX vs TILIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VRGWX
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 | VRGWX vs ONERX | |
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. | 83 | Jan 2, 1990 | VRGWX vs ADX | |
| Fidelity Series Growth Company Fund | 82 | Nov 7, 2013 | VRGWX vs FCGSX | |
| Baron Partners Fund | 81 | Apr 30, 2003 | VRGWX vs BPTRX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | 81 | Aug 17, 1999 | VRGWX vs VTMGX |
Top Performing VRGWX Alternatives (YTD)
VRGWX 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 | VRGWX vs GQEPX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | 1.58% | Sep 9, 2019 | VRGWX vs BBLIX | |
| Emerald Insights Fund | 0.00% | Aug 1, 2014 | VRGWX vs EFCNX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | -0.48% | Aug 17, 1999 | VRGWX vs VTMGX | |
| American Growth Fund Series One | -1.31% | Jul 31, 1958 | VRGWX vs AMRGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VRGWX
VRGWX 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 | VRGWX vs BLUEX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | 11.79% | Dec 29, 2015 | VRGWX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | 12.40% | Jun 18, 2012 | VRGWX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 12.43% | Sep 28, 2018 | VRGWX vs GQEPX | |
| Provident Trust Strategy Fund | 14.45% | Dec 30, 1986 | VRGWX vs PROVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VRGWX
VRGWX 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 | VRGWX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | -8.45% | Jun 18, 2012 | VRGWX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | -8.71% | Sep 28, 2018 | VRGWX vs GQEPX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -8.99% | Jan 31, 2005 | VRGWX vs MEIFX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | -10.22% | Sep 9, 2019 | VRGWX vs BBLIX |
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