Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VSCPX) Alternatives
Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VSCPX) 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 VSCPX. 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 VSCPX
VSCPX charges 0.03% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VSCPX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund | 0.03% | Sep 8, 2011 | VSCPX vs FSSNX | |
| Schwab Small-Cap Index Fund-Select Shares | 0.04% | May 19, 1997 | VSCPX vs SWSSX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | Jul 7, 1997 | VSCPX vs VSCIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.05% | Nov 13, 2000 | VSCPX vs VSMAX | |
| TIAA-CREF Small-Cap Blend Index Fund | 0.05% | Oct 1, 2002 | VSCPX vs TISBX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VSCPX
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 | VSCPX vs AUERX | |
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 83 | Sep 30, 1996 | VSCPX vs DFISX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 83 | Dec 31, 1991 | VSCPX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 83 | Apr 15, 1997 | VSCPX vs WESCX | |
| T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Value Fund | 77 | Jun 30, 1988 | VSCPX vs PRSVX |
Top Performing VSCPX Alternatives (YTD)
VSCPX 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 | VSCPX vs HASCX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 6.21% | Apr 15, 1997 | VSCPX vs WESCX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 6.06% | Dec 31, 1991 | VSCPX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | 4.76% | May 11, 1998 | VSCPX vs WEMMX | |
| River Oak Discovery Fund | 4.25% | Jun 30, 2005 | VSCPX vs RIVSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VSCPX
VSCPX 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 | VSCPX vs DFISX | |
| DWS Small Cap Core Fund | 17.54% | Jul 14, 2000 | VSCPX vs SSLCX | |
| Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund | 18.55% | Nov 1, 1996 | VSCPX vs HFCGX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | 18.96% | — | VSCPX vs BOSOX | |
| Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund | 19.31% | Feb 27, 2017 | VSCPX vs CSMDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VSCPX
VSCPX 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 | VSCPX vs SSLCX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | -11.39% | May 11, 1998 | VSCPX vs WEMMX | |
| Cambiar Small Cap Fund | -11.67% | Aug 31, 2004 | VSCPX vs CAMSX | |
| Virtus Small-Cap Fund | -11.76% | Jul 1, 2013 | VSCPX vs AZBIX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | -11.89% | — | VSCPX vs BOSOX |
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