VALIC Company I Small Cap Growth Fund (VVSGX) Alternatives
VALIC Company I Small Cap Growth Fund (VVSGX) belongs to the Small Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VVSGX. 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 VVSGX
VVSGX charges 0.88% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VVSGX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | VVSGX vs FECGX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Institutional... | 0.06% | May 24, 2000 | VVSGX vs VSGIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Share... | 0.07% | Sep 27, 2011 | VVSGX vs VSGAX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutio... | 0.08% | May 25, 2011 | VVSGX vs VRTGX | |
| Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.19% | May 21, 1998 | VVSGX vs VISGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VVSGX
Among mutual funds in the Small 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 93 | Sep 4, 2001 | VVSGX vs NEAGX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 93 | Dec 30, 2016 | VVSGX vs NEAIX | |
| Driehaus Micro Cap Growth Fund | 91 | Nov 18, 2013 | VVSGX vs DMCRX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 90 | Dec 29, 1995 | VVSGX vs OBMCX | |
| Hood River Small-Cap Growth Fund | 89 | Jan 2, 2003 | VVSGX vs HRSMX |
Top Performing VVSGX Alternatives (YTD)
VVSGX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 31.31% | Mar 20, 2000 | VVSGX vs KSCOX | |
| Kinetics Small Capital Opportunities Advisor Fund ... | 31.23% | Dec 31, 2001 | VVSGX vs KSOAX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 15.52% | Dec 30, 2016 | VVSGX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 15.34% | May 22, 2002 | VVSGX vs NESGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 13.51% | Dec 29, 1995 | VVSGX vs OBMCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VVSGX
VVSGX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | 17.50% | Nov 6, 1995 | VVSGX vs EMCAX | |
| Calvert Small/Mid-Cap Fund Class I | 19.29% | Jul 29, 2011 | VVSGX vs CMCIX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 19.69% | Jun 23, 1993 | VVSGX vs VLEOX | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund | 19.73% | Jun 28, 2006 | VVSGX vs PXQSX | |
| Nicholas Limited Edition Fund | 19.73% | May 18, 1987 | VVSGX vs NCLEX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VVSGX
VVSGX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | -10.15% | Nov 6, 1995 | VVSGX vs EMCAX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | -10.86% | Jun 23, 1993 | VVSGX vs VLEOX | |
| Ranger Micro Cap Fund | -11.77% | Jun 6, 2018 | VVSGX vs RFIMX | |
| Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio | -11.83% | Sep 1, 1994 | VVSGX vs SSCPX | |
| Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund | -12.38% | Mar 23, 2011 | VVSGX vs CTSIX |
Other Mutual Funds from VALIC
Most popular VALIC mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALIC Company I Nasdaq-100 Index Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 59 | -5.94% | Oct 2, 2000 | VVSGX vs VCNIX | |
| VALIC Company I Global Strategy Fund | Global Allocation | 88 | -0.71% | Dec 4, 2005 | VVSGX vs VGLSX | |
| VALIC Company I Stock Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 52 | -4.47% | Apr 20, 1987 | VVSGX vs VSTIX | |
| VALIC Company I Mid Cap Strategic Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 24 | -4.47% | Dec 20, 2004 | VVSGX vs VMSGX | |
| VALIC Company I Science & Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 53 | -6.02% | Apr 28, 1994 | VVSGX vs VCSTX | |
| VALIC Company I Small Cap Index Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 56 | 0.70% | May 1, 1992 | VVSGX vs VCSLX | |
| VALIC Company I Blue Chip Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 33 | -9.92% | Nov 1, 2000 | VVSGX vs VCBCX | |
| VALIC Company I Systematic Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 33 | -5.22% | Apr 29, 1994 | VVSGX vs VCGAX | |
| VALIC Company I Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 25 | -9.19% | Dec 5, 2005 | VVSGX vs VCULX | |
| VALIC Company I International Equities Index Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 65 | 0.65% | Oct 2, 1989 | VVSGX vs VCIEX |
Often Compared With VVSGX
What investors most often compare with VVSGX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Value S.p.A. | 89 | 1.58% | — | VVSGX vs DGV.MI | ||
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 59 | -3.65% | Jan 22, 1993 | VVSGX vs SPY | |
| Purpose High Interest Savings Fund | Money Market | 100 | 0.51% | Oct 15, 2013 | VVSGX vs PSA.TO | |
| Vertical Capital Income Fund | Global Bonds | 41 | -1.77% | Dec 29, 2011 | VVSGX vs VCIFX | |
| Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 2 | -2.47% | Jan 2, 1997 | VVSGX vs ETEGX | |
| Putnam Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -0.28% | Dec 31, 1997 | VVSGX vs PNSAX | |
| Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -3.30% | Sep 15, 2005 | VVSGX vs QISGX |
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