Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRTGX) Alternatives
Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRTGX) belongs to the Small 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 VRTGX. 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 VRTGX
VRTGX charges 0.08% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VRTGX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | VRTGX vs FECGX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Institutional... | 0.06% | May 24, 2000 | VRTGX vs VSGIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Share... | 0.07% | Sep 27, 2011 | VRTGX vs VSGAX | |
| Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.19% | May 21, 1998 | VRTGX vs VISGX | |
| Vanguard Explorer Fund Admiral Shares | 0.29% | Nov 12, 2001 | VRTGX vs VEXRX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VRTGX
Among mutual funds in the Small 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 91 | Dec 30, 2016 | VRTGX vs NEAIX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 90 | Sep 4, 2001 | VRTGX vs NEAGX | |
| Driehaus Micro Cap Growth Fund | 86 | Nov 18, 2013 | VRTGX vs DMCRX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 86 | Dec 29, 1995 | VRTGX vs OBMCX | |
| Hood River Small-Cap Growth Fund | 83 | Jan 2, 2003 | VRTGX vs HRSMX |
Top Performing VRTGX Alternatives (YTD)
VRTGX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 29.72% | Mar 20, 2000 | VRTGX vs KSCOX | |
| Kinetics Small Capital Opportunities Advisor Fund ... | 29.65% | Dec 31, 2001 | VRTGX vs KSOAX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 9.63% | Dec 30, 2016 | VRTGX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 9.51% | May 22, 2002 | VRTGX vs NESGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 8.96% | Dec 29, 1995 | VRTGX vs OBMCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VRTGX
VRTGX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | 17.35% | Nov 6, 1995 | VRTGX vs EMCAX | |
| Calvert Small/Mid-Cap Fund Class I | 19.19% | Jul 29, 2011 | VRTGX vs CMCIX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 19.58% | Jun 23, 1993 | VRTGX vs VLEOX | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund | 19.65% | Jun 28, 2006 | VRTGX vs PXQSX | |
| Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund | 19.66% | Jan 2, 1997 | VRTGX vs ETEGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VRTGX
VRTGX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | -10.15% | Nov 6, 1995 | VRTGX vs EMCAX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | -10.86% | Jun 23, 1993 | VRTGX vs VLEOX | |
| Ranger Micro Cap Fund | -11.77% | Jun 6, 2018 | VRTGX vs RFIMX | |
| Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio | -11.83% | Sep 1, 1994 | VRTGX vs SSCPX | |
| Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund | -12.38% | Mar 23, 2011 | VRTGX vs CTSIX |
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