Alger Small Cap Growth Portfolio (AASOX) 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 AASOX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AASOX
AASOX charges 0.95% annually. There are 49 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | — | Jul 2019 | AASOX vs FECGX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Institutional... | 0.06% | 42.80B | May 2000 | AASOX vs VSGIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Share... | 0.07% | 42.80B | Sep 2011 | AASOX vs VSGAX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutio... | 0.08% | — | May 2011 | AASOX vs VRTGX | |
| Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.19% | — | May 1998 | AASOX vs VISGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AASOX
AASOX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 21. There are 121 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 95 | — | Dec 2016 | AASOX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 95 | — | May 2002 | AASOX vs NESGX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 94 | — | Dec 2016 | AASOX vs NEAIX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 94 | — | Sep 2001 | AASOX vs NEAGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 90 | — | Dec 1995 | AASOX vs OBMCX |
Top Performing AASOX Alternatives (YTD)
AASOX is at 9.87% YTD. There are 125 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 82.25%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 82.25% | — | Dec 2016 | AASOX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 81.77% | — | May 2002 | AASOX vs NESGX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 59.81% | — | Dec 2016 | AASOX vs NEAIX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 59.55% | — | Sep 2001 | AASOX vs NEAGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 45.67% | — | Dec 1995 | AASOX vs OBMCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AASOX
AASOX has 22.25% 1-year volatility. There are 116 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | 14.15% | — | Nov 1995 | AASOX vs EMCAX | |
| Calvert Small/Mid-Cap Fund Class I | 15.15% | — | Jul 2011 | AASOX vs CMCIX | |
| Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund | 16.04% | — | Sep 1988 | AASOX vs NBGNX | |
| Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund Institutional Class | 16.04% | — | Jul 1999 | AASOX vs NBGIX | |
| Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund | 16.05% | — | Jan 1997 | AASOX vs ETEGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AASOX
AASOX has a 1-year max drawdown of -18.34%. There are 145 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Epiphany ESG Small Cap Equity Fund | -7.08% | — | Nov 2015 | AASOX vs DSCIX | |
| Rydex S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth Fund | -8.49% | — | Feb 2004 | AASOX vs RYWCX | |
| WesMark Small Company Fund | -8.50% | — | Dec 1993 | AASOX vs WMKSX | |
| Empiric 2500 Fund | -8.60% | — | Nov 1995 | AASOX vs EMCAX | |
| Ranger Micro Cap Fund | -9.11% | — | Jun 2018 | AASOX vs RFIMX |
Other Mutual Funds from Alger
The 10 most viewed Alger mutual funds shown here include ALGRX, ALAFX, ACAAX and span 3 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alger Focus Equity Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 57 | 17.14% | — | Nov 1993 | AASOX vs ALGRX | |
| Alger Focus Equity A Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 57 | 17.12% | — | Nov 1993 | AASOX vs ALAFX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | 15.50% | — | Dec 1996 | AASOX vs ACAAX | |
| Alger Growth & Income Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 89 | 13.85% | — | Dec 1996 | AASOX vs ALBAX | |
| Alger Large Cap Growth Portfolio Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 48 | 22.75% | — | Jan 1989 | AASOX vs AAGOX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Portfolio | Large Cap Growth Equities | 43 | 14.92% | — | Jan 1995 | AASOX vs ALVOX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 46 | 16.87% | — | Nov 1993 | AASOX vs ALARX | |
| Alger Spectra Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 32 | 13.50% | — | Jul 1969 | AASOX vs SPECX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Fund Class Z | Large Cap Growth Equities | 42 | 15.70% | — | Dec 2010 | AASOX vs ACAZX | |
| Alger Weatherbie Specialized Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 8 | 4.73% | — | May 2002 | AASOX vs ALMAX |
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Investors most often compare AASOX with VOO, QQQ, FDG. These 18 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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