Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund (VRTPX) Alternatives
Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund (VRTPX) belongs to the REIT category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VRTPX. 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 VRTPX
VRTPX charges 0.08% annually. Among mutual funds in the REIT category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VRTPX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Real Estate Index Fund | 0.07% | Aug 9, 2011 | VRTPX vs FSRNX | |
| Fidelity SAI Real Estate Index Fund | 0.07% | Feb 2, 2016 | VRTPX vs FESIX | |
| Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shar... | 0.10% | Dec 2, 2003 | VRTPX vs VGSNX | |
| Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund Ins... | 0.11% | Apr 19, 2011 | VRTPX vs VGRNX | |
| Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.12% | Nov 12, 2001 | VRTPX vs VGSLX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VRTPX
Among mutual funds in the REIT 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Real Estate Income Fund | 100 | Jun 23, 2023 | VRTPX vs CREMX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | 99 | Oct 2, 1995 | VRTPX vs QREARX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | 89 | Oct 20, 2011 | VRTPX vs FSREX | |
| Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund Adm... | 50 | Feb 10, 2011 | VRTPX vs VGRLX | |
| Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | 50 | Sep 8, 2004 | VRTPX vs FIREX |
Top Performing VRTPX Alternatives (YTD)
VRTPX alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| abrdn Realty Income & Growth Fund | 6.07% | Dec 29, 1998 | VRTPX vs AIGYX | |
| PGIM US Real Estate Fund | 5.84% | Dec 21, 2010 | VRTPX vs PJEZX | |
| LDR Real Estate Value Opportunity Fund | 5.63% | Dec 16, 2002 | VRTPX vs HLRRX | |
| VY CBRE Real Estate Portfolio | 4.62% | Jan 24, 1989 | VRTPX vs IVRSX | |
| Virtus Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities Fund | 4.52% | Mar 1, 1995 | VRTPX vs PHRAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VRTPX
VRTPX alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIAA Real Estate Account | 0.77% | Oct 2, 1995 | VRTPX vs QREARX | |
| Redwood Real Estate Income Fund | 0.89% | Jun 23, 2023 | VRTPX vs CREMX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | 3.02% | Oct 20, 2011 | VRTPX vs FSREX | |
| Apollo Diversified Real Estate Fund Class I | 4.58% | Jun 30, 2014 | VRTPX vs GRIFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class I | 4.91% | — | VRTPX vs FRIRX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VRTPX
VRTPX alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIAA Real Estate Account | -0.37% | Oct 2, 1995 | VRTPX vs QREARX | |
| Redwood Real Estate Income Fund | -0.55% | Jun 23, 2023 | VRTPX vs CREMX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | -2.90% | Oct 20, 2011 | VRTPX vs FSREX | |
| Apollo Diversified Real Estate Fund Class I | -3.61% | Jun 30, 2014 | VRTPX vs GRIFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class A | -4.28% | Apr 14, 2010 | VRTPX vs FRINX |
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