Vanguard Large-Cap ETF (VV) 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 VV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VV
VV charges 0.04% annually. There are 4 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.38B | Mar 2019 | VV vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | 1.28B | Jun 2004 | VV vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 93.42B | Jan 2004 | VV vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | 365.00B | Jan 2004 | VV vs VUG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | 0.04% | 53.61B | Sep 2000 | VV vs SPYG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VV
VV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 67. There are 48 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 91 | 15.25M | Dec 2021 | VV vs DARP | |
| Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF | 88 | 555.00M | Jul 2019 | VV vs HLAL | |
| Impact Shares NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF | 88 | 59.00M | Jul 2018 | VV vs NACP | |
| US Vegan Climate ETF | 86 | 134.13M | Sep 2019 | VV vs VEGN | |
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | 83 | 87.48M | Jun 2016 | VV vs RFDA |
Top Performing VV Alternatives (YTD)
VV is at 10.69% YTD. There are 104 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 79.03%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Meme Stock ETF | 79.03% | 29.99M | Oct 2025 | VV vs MEME | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 51.46% | 50.41M | Aug 2025 | VV vs SGRT | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 40.18% | 87.87M | Feb 2020 | VV vs IQM | |
| Golden Eagle Dynamic Hypergrowth ETF | 34.38% | 6.41M | Sep 2025 | VV vs HYP | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 32.67% | 15.25M | Dec 2021 | VV vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VV
VV has 11.99% 1-year volatility. There are 40 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.93%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | 6.93% | 39.10M | May 2017 | VV vs CCOR | |
| WisdomTree US LargeCap Dividend ETF | 8.87% | 6.04B | Jun 2006 | VV vs DLN | |
| SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | 9.09% | 1.64B | Apr 2015 | VV vs QUS | |
| Invesco Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.47% | 780.82M | Sep 2005 | VV vs PFM | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 9.48% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | VV vs DGRO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VV
VV has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.21%. There are 55 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | -5.45% | 87.48M | Jun 2016 | VV vs RFDA | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | -5.97% | 632.73M | Feb 2015 | VV vs ROUS | |
| WisdomTree US LargeCap Dividend ETF | -6.10% | 6.04B | Jun 2006 | VV vs DLN | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | -6.39% | 251.20M | Aug 2017 | VV vs MFUS | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | -6.47% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | VV vs DGRO |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VTI, VGT and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 10.91% | 1.60T | Sep 2010 | VV vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 68 | 11.20% | 2.20T | May 2001 | VV vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 76 | 31.64% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | VV vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 60 | 14.25% | 629.30B | Jan 2011 | VV vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 67 | 12.24% | 90.20B | Jun 2008 | VV vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 77 | 12.47% | 94.60B | Nov 2006 | VV vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 37 | 0.27% | 389.80B | Apr 2007 | VV vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 56 | 7.57% | 124.70B | Apr 2006 | VV vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 79 | 12.30% | 238.00B | Jan 2004 | VV vs VTV | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 59 | 14.92% | 304.30B | Jul 2007 | VV vs VEA |
Often Compared With VV
Investors most often compare VV with FXAIX, SCHD, SPY. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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