Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institutional Select Shares (VSTSX) Alternatives
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institutional Select Shares (VSTSX) 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 VSTSX. 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 VSTSX
VSTSX charges 0.01% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VSTSX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | VSTSX vs VFFSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | VSTSX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | VSTSX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | VSTSX vs SSSYX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index II Portfolio | 0.02% | Aug 11, 2014 | VSTSX vs SSEYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VSTSX
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 | VSTSX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | VSTSX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | VSTSX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | VSTSX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | VSTSX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing VSTSX Alternatives (YTD)
VSTSX 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 | VSTSX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | VSTSX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | VSTSX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | VSTSX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | VSTSX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VSTSX
VSTSX 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 | VSTSX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | VSTSX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | VSTSX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | VSTSX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | VSTSX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VSTSX
VSTSX 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 | VSTSX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | VSTSX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | VSTSX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | VSTSX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | VSTSX vs GQEIX |
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