Vanguard Strategic Small-Cap Equity Fund (VSTCX) Alternatives
Vanguard Strategic Small-Cap Equity Fund (VSTCX) 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 VSTCX. 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 VSTCX
VSTCX charges 0.26% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VSTCX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund | 0.03% | Sep 8, 2011 | VSTCX vs FSSNX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Plus S... | 0.03% | Dec 17, 2010 | VSTCX vs VSCPX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | Jul 7, 1997 | VSTCX vs VSCIX | |
| Schwab Small-Cap Index Fund-Select Shares | 0.04% | May 19, 1997 | VSTCX vs SWSSX | |
| TIAA-CREF Small-Cap Blend Index Fund | 0.05% | Oct 1, 2002 | VSTCX vs TISBX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VSTCX
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 | VSTCX vs AUERX | |
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 83 | Sep 30, 1996 | VSTCX vs DFISX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 83 | Dec 31, 1991 | VSTCX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 83 | Apr 15, 1997 | VSTCX vs WESCX | |
| T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Value Fund | 77 | Jun 30, 1988 | VSTCX vs PRSVX |
Top Performing VSTCX Alternatives (YTD)
VSTCX 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 | VSTCX vs HASCX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 6.21% | Apr 15, 1997 | VSTCX vs WESCX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 6.06% | Dec 31, 1991 | VSTCX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | 4.76% | May 11, 1998 | VSTCX vs WEMMX | |
| River Oak Discovery Fund | 4.25% | Jun 30, 2005 | VSTCX vs RIVSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VSTCX
VSTCX 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 | VSTCX vs DFISX | |
| DWS Small Cap Core Fund | 17.54% | Jul 14, 2000 | VSTCX vs SSLCX | |
| Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund | 18.55% | Nov 1, 1996 | VSTCX vs HFCGX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | 18.96% | — | VSTCX vs BOSOX | |
| Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund | 19.31% | Feb 27, 2017 | VSTCX vs CSMDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VSTCX
VSTCX 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 | VSTCX vs SSLCX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | -11.39% | May 11, 1998 | VSTCX vs WEMMX | |
| Cambiar Small Cap Fund | -11.67% | Aug 31, 2004 | VSTCX vs CAMSX | |
| Virtus Small-Cap Fund | -11.76% | Jul 1, 2013 | VSTCX vs AZBIX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | -11.89% | — | VSTCX vs BOSOX |
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