Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares (VSCIX) Alternatives
Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares (VSCIX) belongs to the Small 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 VSCIX. 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 VSCIX
VSCIX charges 0.04% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VSCIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund | 0.03% | Sep 8, 2011 | VSCIX vs FSSNX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Plus S... | 0.03% | Dec 17, 2010 | VSCIX vs VSCPX | |
| Schwab Small-Cap Index Fund-Select Shares | 0.04% | May 19, 1997 | VSCIX vs SWSSX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.05% | Nov 13, 2000 | VSCIX vs VSMAX | |
| TIAA-CREF Small-Cap Blend Index Fund | 0.05% | Oct 1, 2002 | VSCIX vs TISBX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VSCIX
Among mutual funds in the Small 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auer Growth Fund | 90 | Dec 28, 2007 | VSCIX vs AUERX | |
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 83 | Sep 30, 1996 | VSCIX vs DFISX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 83 | Dec 31, 1991 | VSCIX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 83 | Apr 15, 1997 | VSCIX vs WESCX | |
| T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Value Fund | 77 | Jun 30, 1988 | VSCIX vs PRSVX |
Top Performing VSCIX Alternatives (YTD)
VSCIX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Small Cap Value Fund | 8.12% | Dec 14, 2001 | VSCIX vs HASCX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 6.21% | Apr 15, 1997 | VSCIX vs WESCX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 6.06% | Dec 31, 1991 | VSCIX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | 4.76% | May 11, 1998 | VSCIX vs WEMMX | |
| River Oak Discovery Fund | 4.25% | Jun 30, 2005 | VSCIX vs RIVSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VSCIX
VSCIX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 15.38% | Sep 30, 1996 | VSCIX vs DFISX | |
| DWS Small Cap Core Fund | 17.54% | Jul 14, 2000 | VSCIX vs SSLCX | |
| Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund | 18.55% | Nov 1, 1996 | VSCIX vs HFCGX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | 18.96% | — | VSCIX vs BOSOX | |
| Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund | 19.31% | Feb 27, 2017 | VSCIX vs CSMDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VSCIX
VSCIX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWS Small Cap Core Fund | -10.06% | Jul 14, 2000 | VSCIX vs SSLCX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | -11.39% | May 11, 1998 | VSCIX vs WEMMX | |
| Cambiar Small Cap Fund | -11.67% | Aug 31, 2004 | VSCIX vs CAMSX | |
| Virtus Small-Cap Fund | -11.76% | Jul 1, 2013 | VSCIX vs AZBIX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | -11.89% | — | VSCIX vs BOSOX |
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