Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund Investor Shares (VWUSX) Alternatives
Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund Investor Shares (VWUSX) 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 VWUSX. 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 VWUSX
VWUSX charges 0.38% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VWUSX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Growth Fund G Class | 0.01% | Mar 1, 2022 | VWUSX vs ACIHX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | — | VWUSX vs FSPGX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | Dec 20, 2017 | VWUSX vs SWLGX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | May 14, 1998 | VWUSX vs VIGIX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.05% | Nov 13, 2000 | VWUSX vs VIGAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VWUSX
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 | VWUSX vs ONERX | |
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. | 83 | Jan 2, 1990 | VWUSX vs ADX | |
| Fidelity Series Growth Company Fund | 82 | Nov 7, 2013 | VWUSX vs FCGSX | |
| Baron Partners Fund | 81 | Apr 30, 2003 | VWUSX vs BPTRX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | 81 | Aug 17, 1999 | VWUSX vs VTMGX |
Top Performing VWUSX Alternatives (YTD)
VWUSX 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 | VWUSX vs GQEPX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | 1.58% | Sep 9, 2019 | VWUSX vs BBLIX | |
| Emerald Insights Fund | 0.00% | Aug 1, 2014 | VWUSX vs EFCNX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | -0.48% | Aug 17, 1999 | VWUSX vs VTMGX | |
| American Growth Fund Series One | -1.31% | Jul 31, 1958 | VWUSX vs AMRGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VWUSX
VWUSX 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 | VWUSX vs BLUEX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | 11.79% | Dec 29, 2015 | VWUSX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | 12.40% | Jun 18, 2012 | VWUSX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 12.43% | Sep 28, 2018 | VWUSX vs GQEPX | |
| Provident Trust Strategy Fund | 14.45% | Dec 30, 1986 | VWUSX vs PROVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VWUSX
VWUSX 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 | VWUSX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | -8.45% | Jun 18, 2012 | VWUSX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | -8.71% | Sep 28, 2018 | VWUSX vs GQEPX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -8.99% | Jan 31, 2005 | VWUSX vs MEIFX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | -10.22% | Sep 9, 2019 | VWUSX vs BBLIX |
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