Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares (VTSNX) Alternatives

Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares (VTSNX) 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 VTSNX. 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 VTSNX

VTSNX charges 0.08% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VTSNX alternatives.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	Inception
VFFSX	Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share...	0.01%	—	VTSNX vs VFFSX
VSTSX	Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution...	0.01%	Jun 27, 2016	VTSNX vs VSTSX
FSKAX	Fidelity Total Market Index Fund	0.02%	—	VTSNX vs FSKAX
FLCPX	Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund	0.02%	Feb 2, 2016	VTSNX vs FLCPX
SSEYX	State Street Equity 500 Index II Portfolio	0.02%	Aug 11, 2014	VTSNX vs SSEYX

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VTSNX

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
VPMAX	Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares	93	Nov 12, 2001	VTSNX vs VPMAX
POGSX	Pin Oak Equity	91	Aug 3, 1992	VTSNX vs POGSX
SGOIX	First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I	89	—	VTSNX vs SGOIX
PAGRX	Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio	88	Jan 2, 1990	VTSNX vs PAGRX
DHAMX	Centre American Select Equity Fund	87	Dec 21, 2011	VTSNX vs DHAMX

Top Performing VTSNX Alternatives (YTD)

VTSNX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	Inception
GQEIX	GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund	9.81%	Sep 28, 2018	VTSNX vs GQEIX
NWAUX	Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund	9.70%	Jan 24, 2021	VTSNX vs NWAUX
YFSIX	AMG Yacktman Global Fund	8.16%	Jan 30, 2017	VTSNX vs YFSIX
MUHLX	Muhlenkamp Fund	6.53%	Nov 1, 1988	VTSNX vs MUHLX
RCKSX	Rock Oak Core Growth Fund	6.05%	Dec 31, 2004	VTSNX vs RCKSX

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VTSNX

VTSNX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	Inception
ORDNX	North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund	2.63%	Jun 28, 2013	VTSNX vs ORDNX
SVPFX	Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund	8.02%	Mar 28, 2021	VTSNX vs SVPFX
FGJEX	Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z	10.78%	Mar 20, 2025	VTSNX vs FGJEX
FEQHX	Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund	10.94%	Sep 8, 2022	VTSNX vs FEQHX
QUERX	AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6	12.03%	Jul 9, 2012	VTSNX vs QUERX

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VTSNX

VTSNX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	Inception
ORDNX	North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund	-2.66%	Jun 28, 2013	VTSNX vs ORDNX
SVPFX	Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund	-5.22%	Mar 28, 2021	VTSNX vs SVPFX
FEQHX	Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund	-7.40%	Sep 8, 2022	VTSNX vs FEQHX
FNSTX	Fidelity Infrastructure Fund	-8.43%	Nov 5, 2019	VTSNX vs FNSTX
GQEIX	GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund	-8.67%	Sep 28, 2018	VTSNX vs GQEIX

Other Mutual Funds from Vanguard

Most popular Vanguard mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
VTSAX	Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Sha...	Large Cap Blend Equities	46	-6.75%	Nov 13, 2000	VTSNX vs VTSAX
VFIAX	Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares	Large Cap Blend Equities	46	-7.06%	Nov 13, 2000	VTSNX vs VFIAX
VTIAX	Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admi...	Large Cap Blend Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities	80	-1.02%	Nov 29, 2010	VTSNX vs VTIAX
VIGAX	Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares	Large Cap Growth Equities	26	-13.83%	Nov 13, 2000	VTSNX vs VIGAX
VWELX	Vanguard Wellington Fund Investor Shares	Diversified Portfolio	66	-5.26%	Jul 1, 1929	VTSNX vs VWELX
VBTLX	Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shar...	Total Bond Market	56	-0.49%	Nov 12, 2001	VTSNX vs VBTLX
VDIGX	Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund	Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend	10	-6.99%	May 15, 1992	VTSNX vs VDIGX
VIGIX	Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares	Large Cap Growth Equities	26	-13.83%	May 14, 1998	VTSNX vs VIGIX
VITAX	Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral...	Technology Equities	47	-11.14%	Mar 25, 2004	VTSNX vs VITAX
VBIAX	Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Admiral Shares	Diversified Portfolio	59	-4.19%	Nov 13, 2000	VTSNX vs VBIAX

Often Compared With VTSNX

What investors most often compare with VTSNX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
VIIIX	Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Pl...	Large Cap Blend Equities	46	-7.06%	Jul 7, 1997	VTSNX vs VIIIX
VXUS	Vanguard Total International Stock ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	86	2.32%	Jan 26, 2011	VTSNX vs VXUS
VTPSX	Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Inst...	Foreign Large Cap Equities	80	-1.03%	Nov 30, 2010	VTSNX vs VTPSX
VEMIX	Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Institu...	Emerging Markets Equities	67	-2.51%	Jun 22, 2000	VTSNX vs VEMIX
VTMNX	Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Institutiona...	Foreign Large Cap Equities	81	-0.48%	Jan 4, 2001	VTSNX vs VTMNX
^GSPC	S&P 500 Index		74	-4.63%	—	VTSNX vs ^GSPC
VTIFX	Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Insti...	Total Bond Market	34	-0.77%	May 31, 2013	VTSNX vs VTIFX
MGIAX	MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund	Foreign Large Cap Equities	57	-3.33%	Oct 23, 1995	VTSNX vs MGIAX
VWNEX	Vanguard Windsor Fund Admiral Shares	Large Cap Value Equities	24	-3.74%	Nov 12, 2001	VTSNX vs VWNEX
BTMKX	iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund	Foreign Large Cap Equities	62	-1.91%	Apr 1, 2011	VTSNX vs BTMKX
FIGRX	Fidelity International Discovery Fund	Foreign Large Cap Equities	37	-5.16%	Dec 31, 1986	VTSNX vs FIGRX
VEA	Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	87	2.75%	Jul 20, 2007	VTSNX vs VEA
MINIX	MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund Class I	Large Cap Growth Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities	59	-3.26%	—	VTSNX vs MINIX
MWEBX	MFS Global Equity Fund	Global Equities	4	-10.65%	Dec 28, 1986	VTSNX vs MWEBX
PURZX	PGIM Global Real Estate Fund	REIT	30	1.31%	May 4, 1998	VTSNX vs PURZX
SFCWX	American Funds SMALLCAP World Fund Class F-3	Global Equities	46	-4.27%	Apr 30, 1990	VTSNX vs SFCWX
FIXIX	Fidelity Advisor International Small Cap Fund Clas...	Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities	55	-2.51%	May 27, 2003	VTSNX vs FIXIX
HWVIX	Hotchkis & Wiley Small Cap Diversified Value Fund	Small Cap Value Equities	33	4.22%	Jun 30, 2014	VTSNX vs HWVIX
DOXFX	Dodge & Cox International Stock X	Foreign Large Cap Equities	80	-1.76%	Jan 5, 2001	VTSNX vs DOXFX
IIIIX	Voya International Index Portfolio	Foreign Large Cap Equities	50	-2.04%	Mar 10, 2008	VTSNX vs IIIIX

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