Vanguard Russell 1000 Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRNIX) Alternatives
Vanguard Russell 1000 Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRNIX) 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 VRNIX. 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 VRNIX
VRNIX charges 0.07% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VRNIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | VRNIX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VRNIX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | VRNIX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | VRNIX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | VRNIX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VRNIX
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 | VRNIX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | VRNIX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | VRNIX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | VRNIX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | VRNIX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing VRNIX Alternatives (YTD)
VRNIX 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 | VRNIX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | VRNIX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | VRNIX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | VRNIX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | VRNIX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VRNIX
VRNIX 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 | VRNIX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | VRNIX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | VRNIX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | VRNIX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | VRNIX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VRNIX
VRNIX 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 | VRNIX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | VRNIX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | VRNIX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | VRNIX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | VRNIX vs GQEIX |
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