Acuitas US Microcap Fund (AFMCX) Alternatives
Acuitas US Microcap Fund (AFMCX) belongs to the Small Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AFMCX. 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 AFMCX
AFMCX charges 1.50% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among AFMCX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund | 0.03% | Sep 8, 2011 | AFMCX vs FSSNX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Plus S... | 0.03% | Dec 17, 2010 | AFMCX vs VSCPX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | Jul 7, 1997 | AFMCX vs VSCIX | |
| Schwab Small-Cap Index Fund-Select Shares | 0.04% | May 19, 1997 | AFMCX vs SWSSX | |
| TIAA-CREF Small-Cap Blend Index Fund | 0.05% | Oct 1, 2002 | AFMCX vs TISBX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AFMCX
Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Blend 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auer Growth Fund | 90 | Dec 28, 2007 | AFMCX vs AUERX | |
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 83 | Sep 30, 1996 | AFMCX vs DFISX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 83 | Dec 31, 1991 | AFMCX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 83 | Apr 15, 1997 | AFMCX vs WESCX | |
| T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Value Fund | 77 | Jun 30, 1988 | AFMCX vs PRSVX |
Top Performing AFMCX Alternatives (YTD)
AFMCX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Small Cap Value Fund | 8.12% | Dec 14, 2001 | AFMCX vs HASCX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 6.21% | Apr 15, 1997 | AFMCX vs WESCX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 6.06% | Dec 31, 1991 | AFMCX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | 4.76% | May 11, 1998 | AFMCX vs WEMMX | |
| River Oak Discovery Fund | 4.25% | Jun 30, 2005 | AFMCX vs RIVSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AFMCX
AFMCX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 15.38% | Sep 30, 1996 | AFMCX vs DFISX | |
| DWS Small Cap Core Fund | 17.54% | Jul 14, 2000 | AFMCX vs SSLCX | |
| Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund | 18.55% | Nov 1, 1996 | AFMCX vs HFCGX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | 18.96% | — | AFMCX vs BOSOX | |
| Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund | 19.31% | Feb 27, 2017 | AFMCX vs CSMDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AFMCX
AFMCX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWS Small Cap Core Fund | -10.06% | Jul 14, 2000 | AFMCX vs SSLCX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | -11.39% | May 11, 1998 | AFMCX vs WEMMX | |
| Cambiar Small Cap Fund | -11.67% | Aug 31, 2004 | AFMCX vs CAMSX | |
| Virtus Small-Cap Fund | -11.76% | Jul 1, 2013 | AFMCX vs AZBIX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | -11.89% | — | AFMCX vs BOSOX |
Often Compared With AFMCX
What investors most often compare with AFMCX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Microcap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 87 | 1.36% | Aug 12, 2005 | AFMCX vs IWC | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | AFMCX vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | Small Cap Blend Equities | 37 | -1.21% | Nov 13, 2000 | AFMCX vs VSMAX | |
| 1290 GAMCO Small/Mid Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 4.18% | Nov 12, 2014 | AFMCX vs TNVIX | |
| Sit Small Cap Dividend Growth Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 3.52% | Mar 31, 2015 | AFMCX vs SSCDX |
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