Vanguard Tax-Managed Capital Appreciation Fund Admiral Shares (VTCLX) Alternatives
Vanguard Tax-Managed Capital Appreciation Fund Admiral Shares (VTCLX) 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 VTCLX. 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 VTCLX
VTCLX charges 0.09% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VTCLX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | VTCLX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VTCLX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | VTCLX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | VTCLX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | VTCLX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VTCLX
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 | VTCLX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | VTCLX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | VTCLX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | VTCLX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | VTCLX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing VTCLX Alternatives (YTD)
VTCLX 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 | VTCLX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | VTCLX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | VTCLX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | VTCLX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | VTCLX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VTCLX
VTCLX 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 | VTCLX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | VTCLX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | VTCLX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | VTCLX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | VTCLX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VTCLX
VTCLX 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 | VTCLX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | VTCLX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | VTCLX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | VTCLX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | VTCLX vs GQEIX |
Other Mutual Funds from BlackRock
Most popular BlackRock mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton Capital Management Nasdaq-100 Index Fund D... | Large Cap Growth Equities | 51 | -9.12% | Jan 18, 2000 | VTCLX vs NASDX | |
| Vanguard Financials Index Fund Admiral Shares | Financials Equities | 7 | -11.11% | Feb 4, 2004 | VTCLX vs VFAIX | |
| Vanguard Tax-Managed Balanced Fund Admiral Shares | Diversified Portfolio | 68 | -3.56% | Sep 6, 1994 | VTCLX vs VTMFX | |
| iShares S&P 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 46 | -7.06% | Jul 30, 1993 | VTCLX vs WFSPX | |
| BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust | Derivative Income, ESG | 16 | -6.71% | Sep 28, 2021 | VTCLX vs ECAT | |
| BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 62 | -4.27% | May 30, 2011 | VTCLX vs LIVIX | |
| Fidelity Asset Manager 70% Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 70 | -2.99% | Dec 30, 1991 | VTCLX vs FASGX | |
| AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class Y | Systematic Trend | 8 | 6.59% | Jul 30, 2010 | VTCLX vs ASFYX | |
| BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Fund | Derivative Income | 27 | -7.23% | Aug 30, 2005 | VTCLX vs BDJ | |
| BlackRock Global Long/Short Equity Fund Class I | Long-Short | 96 | 3.57% | Dec 20, 2012 | VTCLX vs BDMIX |
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