TLGUX vs. VITPX

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Large Cap Equity Fund (TLGUX) and Vanguard Institutional Total Stock Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VITPX).

TLGUX is managed by Morgan Stanley. It was launched on Nov 18, 1991. VITPX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on May 31, 2001.

Performance

TLGUX vs. VITPX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Large Cap Equity Fund (TLGUX) and Vanguard Institutional Total Stock Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VITPX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

TLGUX vs. VITPX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
TLGUX Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Large Cap Equity Fund	0.00%	0.00%
VITPX Vanguard Institutional Total Stock Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares	-6.74%	24.78%

Returns By Period

TLGUX

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

VITPX

• 1D: -0.46%
• 1M: -7.72%
• YTD: -6.74%
• 6M: -4.46%
• 1Y: 14.81%
• 3Y*: 17.24%
• 5Y*: 10.44%
• 10Y*: 13.34%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

TLGUX vs. VITPX - Expense Ratio Comparison

TLGUX has a 0.47% expense ratio, which is higher than VITPX's 0.02% expense ratio.

TLGUX

Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Large Cap Equity Fund

VITPX

Vanguard Institutional Total Stock Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares

Return for Risk

TLGUX vs. VITPX — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

VITPX

VITPX Risk / Return Rank: 45
VITPX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 41
VITPX Sortino Ratio Rank: 45
VITPX Omega Ratio Rank: 48
VITPX Calmar Ratio Rank: 41
VITPX Martin Ratio Rank: 53

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

TLGUX vs. VITPX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Large Cap Equity Fund (TLGUX) and Vanguard Institutional Total Stock Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VITPX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	TLGUX	VITPX	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.84	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.61	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.73	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.47	—

Dividends

TLGUX vs. VITPX - Dividend Comparison

TLGUX has not paid dividends to shareholders, while VITPX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.69%.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
TLGUX Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Large Cap Equity Fund	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
VITPX Vanguard Institutional Total Stock Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares	2.69%	2.64%	4.14%	2.41%	6.48%	5.38%	11.57%	2.91%	3.93%	1.90%	2.80%	2.30%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	TLGUX	VITPX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-55.28%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-12.41%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-25.31%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-34.99%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-8.92%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-8.07%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	2.56%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	TLGUX	VITPX	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	4.40%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	9.33%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	18.42%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	17.32%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	18.37%	—