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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VTSNX
VTSNX charges 0.08% annually. There are 33 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | — | Jun 2016 | VTSNX vs VSTSX | |
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | — | VTSNX vs VFFSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | — | VTSNX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | — | Feb 2016 | VTSNX vs FLCPX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.02% | 2.20T | Apr 2015 | VTSNX vs VSMPX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VTSNX
VTSNX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 59. There are 207 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 96 | 15.30B | Dec 2004 | VTSNX vs VPCCX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 94 | 82.00B | Nov 2001 | VTSNX vs VPMAX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 92 | — | Dec 2011 | VTSNX vs DHAMX | |
| PrimeCap Odyssey Stock Fund | 91 | — | Nov 2004 | VTSNX vs POSKX | |
| Glenmede Quantitative U.S. Large Cap Core Equity P... | 91 | — | Feb 2004 | VTSNX vs GTLOX |
Top Performing VTSNX Alternatives (YTD)
VTSNX is at 15.42% YTD. There are 24 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 29.33%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 29.33% | 15.30B | Dec 2004 | VTSNX vs VPCCX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 27.94% | — | Jan 2017 | VTSNX vs YFSIX | |
| Glenmede Responsible ESG U.S. Equity Portfolio | 27.79% | — | Dec 2015 | VTSNX vs RESGX | |
| Archer Multi Cap Fund | 26.71% | — | Dec 2019 | VTSNX vs ALSMX | |
| Integrity ESG Growth & Income Fund | 26.41% | — | Jan 1995 | VTSNX vs IGIAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VTSNX
VTSNX has 14.21% 1-year volatility. There are 351 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.26%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.26% | — | Jun 2013 | VTSNX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 2.26% | — | Mar 2021 | VTSNX vs SVPFX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | 7.91% | — | Jul 2012 | VTSNX vs AUEIX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 7.91% | — | Jul 2012 | VTSNX vs QUERX | |
| Fidelity U.S. Low Volatility Equity Fund | 8.38% | — | Nov 2019 | VTSNX vs FULVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VTSNX
VTSNX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.29%. There are 331 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.33%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -1.33% | — | Mar 2021 | VTSNX vs SVPFX | |
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | — | Jun 2013 | VTSNX vs ORDNX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | -4.14% | — | Dec 2004 | VTSNX vs RCKSX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | -5.91% | — | Jul 2012 | VTSNX vs AUEIX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | -5.93% | — | Jul 2012 | VTSNX vs QUERX |
Other Mutual Funds from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard mutual funds shown here include VTSAX, VFIAX, VTIAX and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
Often Compared With VTSNX
Investors most often compare VTSNX with VIIIX, VXUS, VTPSX. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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