Vanguard Russell 3000 Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRTTX) Alternatives
Vanguard Russell 3000 Index Fund Institutional Shares (VRTTX) 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 VRTTX. 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 VRTTX
VRTTX charges 0.08% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VRTTX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | VRTTX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VRTTX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | VRTTX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | VRTTX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index II Portfolio | 0.02% | Aug 11, 2014 | VRTTX vs SSEYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VRTTX
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 | VRTTX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | VRTTX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | VRTTX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | VRTTX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | VRTTX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing VRTTX Alternatives (YTD)
VRTTX 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 | VRTTX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | VRTTX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | VRTTX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | VRTTX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | VRTTX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VRTTX
VRTTX 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 | VRTTX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | VRTTX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | VRTTX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | VRTTX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | VRTTX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VRTTX
VRTTX 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 | VRTTX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | VRTTX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | VRTTX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | VRTTX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | VRTTX vs GQEIX |
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