Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund Admiral Shares (VWUAX) Alternatives
Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund Admiral Shares (VWUAX) belongs to the Large 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 VWUAX. 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 VWUAX
VWUAX charges 0.28% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VWUAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Growth Fund G Class | 0.01% | Mar 1, 2022 | VWUAX vs ACIHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | Dec 20, 2017 | VWUAX vs SWLGX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | — | VWUAX vs FSPGX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | May 14, 1998 | VWUAX vs VIGIX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.05% | Nov 13, 2000 | VWUAX vs VIGAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VWUAX
Among mutual funds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Rock Fund | 87 | Mar 6, 2020 | VWUAX vs ONERX | |
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. | 83 | Jan 2, 1990 | VWUAX vs ADX | |
| Fidelity Series Growth Company Fund | 82 | Nov 7, 2013 | VWUAX vs FCGSX | |
| Baron Partners Fund | 81 | Apr 30, 2003 | VWUAX vs BPTRX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | 81 | Aug 17, 1999 | VWUAX vs VTMGX |
Top Performing VWUAX Alternatives (YTD)
VWUAX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 9.79% | Sep 28, 2018 | VWUAX vs GQEPX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | 1.58% | Sep 9, 2019 | VWUAX vs BBLIX | |
| Emerald Insights Fund | 0.00% | Aug 1, 2014 | VWUAX vs EFCNX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | -0.48% | Aug 17, 1999 | VWUAX vs VTMGX | |
| American Growth Fund Series One | -1.31% | Jul 31, 1958 | VWUAX vs AMRGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VWUAX
VWUAX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Veritas Global Real Return Fund | 10.98% | Jan 10, 1991 | VWUAX vs BLUEX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | 11.79% | Dec 29, 2015 | VWUAX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | 12.40% | Jun 18, 2012 | VWUAX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 12.43% | Sep 28, 2018 | VWUAX vs GQEPX | |
| Provident Trust Strategy Fund | 14.45% | Dec 30, 1986 | VWUAX vs PROVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VWUAX
VWUAX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | -7.09% | Dec 29, 2015 | VWUAX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | -8.45% | Jun 18, 2012 | VWUAX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | -8.71% | Sep 28, 2018 | VWUAX vs GQEPX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -8.99% | Jan 31, 2005 | VWUAX vs MEIFX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | -10.22% | Sep 9, 2019 | VWUAX vs BBLIX |
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