Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSGAX) Alternatives
Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSGAX) belongs to the Small Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VSGAX. 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 VSGAX
VSGAX charges 0.07% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VSGAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | VSGAX vs FECGX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Institutional... | 0.06% | May 24, 2000 | VSGAX vs VSGIX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutio... | 0.08% | May 25, 2011 | VSGAX vs VRTGX | |
| Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.19% | May 21, 1998 | VSGAX vs VISGX | |
| Vanguard Explorer Fund Admiral Shares | 0.29% | Nov 12, 2001 | VSGAX vs VEXRX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VSGAX
Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 93 | Sep 4, 2001 | VSGAX vs NEAGX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 93 | Dec 30, 2016 | VSGAX vs NEAIX | |
| Driehaus Micro Cap Growth Fund | 91 | Nov 18, 2013 | VSGAX vs DMCRX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 90 | Dec 29, 1995 | VSGAX vs OBMCX | |
| Hood River Small-Cap Growth Fund | 89 | Jan 2, 2003 | VSGAX vs HRSMX |
Top Performing VSGAX Alternatives (YTD)
VSGAX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 31.31% | Mar 20, 2000 | VSGAX vs KSCOX | |
| Kinetics Small Capital Opportunities Advisor Fund ... | 31.23% | Dec 31, 2001 | VSGAX vs KSOAX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 15.52% | Dec 30, 2016 | VSGAX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 15.34% | May 22, 2002 | VSGAX vs NESGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 13.51% | Dec 29, 1995 | VSGAX vs OBMCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VSGAX
VSGAX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | 17.50% | Nov 6, 1995 | VSGAX vs EMCAX | |
| Calvert Small/Mid-Cap Fund Class I | 19.29% | Jul 29, 2011 | VSGAX vs CMCIX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 19.69% | Jun 23, 1993 | VSGAX vs VLEOX | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund | 19.73% | Jun 28, 2006 | VSGAX vs PXQSX | |
| Nicholas Limited Edition Fund | 19.73% | May 18, 1987 | VSGAX vs NCLEX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VSGAX
VSGAX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | -10.15% | Nov 6, 1995 | VSGAX vs EMCAX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | -10.86% | Jun 23, 1993 | VSGAX vs VLEOX | |
| Ranger Micro Cap Fund | -11.77% | Jun 6, 2018 | VSGAX vs RFIMX | |
| Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio | -11.83% | Sep 1, 1994 | VSGAX vs SSCPX | |
| Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund | -12.38% | Mar 23, 2011 | VSGAX vs CTSIX |
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