Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VSMPX) Alternatives
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VSMPX) belongs to the Large 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 VSMPX. 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 VSMPX
VSMPX charges 0.02% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VSMPX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | VSMPX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VSMPX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | VSMPX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | VSMPX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index II Portfolio | 0.02% | Aug 11, 2014 | VSMPX vs SSEYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VSMPX
Among mutual funds in the Large 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 93 | Nov 12, 2001 | VSMPX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | VSMPX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | VSMPX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | VSMPX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | VSMPX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing VSMPX Alternatives (YTD)
VSMPX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | 9.81% | Sep 28, 2018 | VSMPX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | VSMPX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | VSMPX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | VSMPX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | VSMPX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VSMPX
VSMPX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.63% | Jun 28, 2013 | VSMPX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | VSMPX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | VSMPX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | VSMPX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | VSMPX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VSMPX
VSMPX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | Jun 28, 2013 | VSMPX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | VSMPX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | VSMPX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | VSMPX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | VSMPX vs GQEIX |
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