Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares (VSGIX) Alternatives
Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares (VSGIX) 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 VSGIX. 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 VSGIX
VSGIX charges 0.06% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VSGIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | VSGIX vs FECGX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Share... | 0.07% | Sep 27, 2011 | VSGIX vs VSGAX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutio... | 0.08% | May 25, 2011 | VSGIX vs VRTGX | |
| Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.19% | May 21, 1998 | VSGIX vs VISGX | |
| Vanguard Explorer Fund Admiral Shares | 0.29% | Nov 12, 2001 | VSGIX vs VEXRX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VSGIX
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 Institutional Class | 91 | Dec 30, 2016 | VSGIX vs NEAIX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 90 | Sep 4, 2001 | VSGIX vs NEAGX | |
| Driehaus Micro Cap Growth Fund | 86 | Nov 18, 2013 | VSGIX vs DMCRX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 86 | Dec 29, 1995 | VSGIX vs OBMCX | |
| Hood River Small-Cap Growth Fund | 83 | Jan 2, 2003 | VSGIX vs HRSMX |
Top Performing VSGIX Alternatives (YTD)
VSGIX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 29.72% | Mar 20, 2000 | VSGIX vs KSCOX | |
| Kinetics Small Capital Opportunities Advisor Fund ... | 29.65% | Dec 31, 2001 | VSGIX vs KSOAX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 9.63% | Dec 30, 2016 | VSGIX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 9.51% | May 22, 2002 | VSGIX vs NESGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 8.96% | Dec 29, 1995 | VSGIX vs OBMCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VSGIX
VSGIX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | 17.35% | Nov 6, 1995 | VSGIX vs EMCAX | |
| Calvert Small/Mid-Cap Fund Class I | 19.19% | Jul 29, 2011 | VSGIX vs CMCIX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 19.58% | Jun 23, 1993 | VSGIX vs VLEOX | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund | 19.65% | Jun 28, 2006 | VSGIX vs PXQSX | |
| Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund | 19.66% | Jan 2, 1997 | VSGIX vs ETEGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VSGIX
VSGIX 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 | VSGIX vs EMCAX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | -10.86% | Jun 23, 1993 | VSGIX vs VLEOX | |
| Ranger Micro Cap Fund | -11.77% | Jun 6, 2018 | VSGIX vs RFIMX | |
| Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio | -11.83% | Sep 1, 1994 | VSGIX vs SSCPX | |
| Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund | -12.38% | Mar 23, 2011 | VSGIX vs CTSIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
Often Compared With VSGIX
What investors most often compare with VSGIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
Compare VSGIX with Any Fund or Stock
Compare VSGIX with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.