Vanguard LifeStrategy Conservative Growth Fund (VSCGX) Alternatives
Vanguard LifeStrategy Conservative Growth Fund (VSCGX) belongs to the Diversified Portfolio category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VSCGX. 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 VSCGX
VSCGX charges 0.12% annually. Among mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VSCGX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity 70% Allocation Fund | 0.02% | Jan 1, 2022 | VSCGX vs FRGAX | |
| PGIM 60/40 Allocation Fund | 0.03% | Sep 12, 2017 | VSCGX vs PALDX | |
| TIAA-CREF Lifestyle Aggressive Growth Fund | 0.04% | Dec 8, 2011 | VSCGX vs TSAIX | |
| Baron WealthBuilder Fund | 0.05% | Dec 28, 2017 | VSCGX vs BWBIX | |
| Mutual of America Aggressive Allocation Fund | 0.05% | Nov 29, 2021 | VSCGX vs MAANX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VSCGX
Among mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | 99 | Nov 16, 2003 | VSCGX vs STDAX | |
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund Class I | 98 | Dec 24, 2002 | VSCGX vs TIBIX | |
| Chartwell Income Fund | 96 | Sep 2, 1987 | VSCGX vs BERIX | |
| Nuveen Flexible Income Fund | 95 | Dec 8, 2009 | VSCGX vs NWQIX | |
| Pioneer Multi-Asset Income Fund A | 93 | Dec 22, 2011 | VSCGX vs PMAIX |
Top Performing VSCGX Alternatives (YTD)
VSCGX alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Inflat... | 9.34% | Apr 8, 2012 | VSCGX vs SIFAX | |
| PGIM Real Assets Fund | 9.23% | Dec 29, 2010 | VSCGX vs PUDZX | |
| ICON Equity Income Fund | 8.64% | May 9, 2004 | VSCGX vs IOEZX | |
| DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund - Class A | 8.59% | Jul 30, 2007 | VSCGX vs AAAAX | |
| Concorde Wealth Management Fund | 8.18% | Dec 3, 1987 | VSCGX vs CONWX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VSCGX
VSCGX alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | 0.93% | Nov 16, 2003 | VSCGX vs STDAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Capita... | 2.64% | Apr 8, 2012 | VSCGX vs SCLAX | |
| Ave Maria Bond Fund | 3.44% | Apr 30, 2003 | VSCGX vs AVEFX | |
| American Funds College 2027 Fund | 3.47% | Sep 13, 2012 | VSCGX vs CSTAX | |
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Conservative Strategy F... | 3.66% | Nov 16, 2003 | VSCGX vs SICIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VSCGX
VSCGX alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | -0.59% | Nov 16, 2003 | VSCGX vs STDAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Capita... | -2.32% | Apr 8, 2012 | VSCGX vs SCLAX | |
| Ave Maria Bond Fund | -2.52% | Apr 30, 2003 | VSCGX vs AVEFX | |
| American Funds College 2027 Fund | -2.72% | Sep 13, 2012 | VSCGX vs CSTAX | |
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Conservative Strategy F... | -2.73% | Nov 16, 2003 | VSCGX vs SICIX |
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