Vanguard Russell 3000 ETF (VTHR) Alternatives
Vanguard Russell 3000 ETF (VTHR) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VTHR. 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 VTHR
VTHR charges 0.10% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VTHR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | VTHR vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | VTHR vs ILCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | VTHR vs SCHB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | VTHR vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | VTHR vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VTHR
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 93 | Dec 15, 2021 | VTHR vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | VTHR vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | VTHR vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | VTHR vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | VTHR vs IOO |
Top Performing VTHR Alternatives (YTD)
VTHR alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.61% | Jul 14, 2025 | VTHR vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | VTHR vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | VTHR vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | VTHR vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | VTHR vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VTHR
VTHR alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.55% | Jul 14, 2025 | VTHR vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | VTHR vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | VTHR vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | VTHR vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | VTHR vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VTHR
VTHR alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | -9.17% | May 24, 2017 | VTHR vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | VTHR vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | VTHR vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | VTHR vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | VTHR vs ACSI |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VTHR vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VTHR vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VTHR vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VTHR vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VTHR vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VTHR vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VTHR vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VTHR vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VTHR vs VTV | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 2.75% | Jul 20, 2007 | VTHR vs VEA |
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