Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSMAX) Alternatives
Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSMAX) 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 VSMAX. 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 VSMAX
VSMAX charges 0.05% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VSMAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund | 0.03% | Sep 8, 2011 | VSMAX vs FSSNX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Plus S... | 0.03% | Dec 17, 2010 | VSMAX vs VSCPX | |
| Schwab Small-Cap Index Fund-Select Shares | 0.04% | May 19, 1997 | VSMAX vs SWSSX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | Jul 7, 1997 | VSMAX vs VSCIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Small-Cap Blend Index Fund | 0.05% | Oct 1, 2002 | VSMAX vs TISBX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VSMAX
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 | VSMAX vs AUERX | |
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 83 | Sep 30, 1996 | VSMAX vs DFISX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 83 | Dec 31, 1991 | VSMAX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 83 | Apr 15, 1997 | VSMAX vs WESCX | |
| T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Value Fund | 77 | Jun 30, 1988 | VSMAX vs PRSVX |
Top Performing VSMAX Alternatives (YTD)
VSMAX 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 | VSMAX vs HASCX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 6.21% | Apr 15, 1997 | VSMAX vs WESCX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 6.06% | Dec 31, 1991 | VSMAX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | 4.76% | May 11, 1998 | VSMAX vs WEMMX | |
| River Oak Discovery Fund | 4.25% | Jun 30, 2005 | VSMAX vs RIVSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VSMAX
VSMAX 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 | VSMAX vs DFISX | |
| DWS Small Cap Core Fund | 17.54% | Jul 14, 2000 | VSMAX vs SSLCX | |
| Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund | 18.55% | Nov 1, 1996 | VSMAX vs HFCGX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | 18.96% | — | VSMAX vs BOSOX | |
| Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund | 19.31% | Feb 27, 2017 | VSMAX vs CSMDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VSMAX
VSMAX 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 | VSMAX vs SSLCX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | -11.39% | May 11, 1998 | VSMAX vs WEMMX | |
| Cambiar Small Cap Fund | -11.67% | Aug 31, 2004 | VSMAX vs CAMSX | |
| Virtus Small-Cap Fund | -11.76% | Jul 1, 2013 | VSMAX vs AZBIX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | -11.89% | — | VSMAX vs BOSOX |
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