American Funds American Mutual Fund Class F-3 (AFMFX) Alternatives
American Funds American Mutual Fund Class F-3 (AFMFX) belongs to the Large Cap Value Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AFMFX. 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 AFMFX
AFMFX charges 0.27% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Value Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among AFMFX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series Stock Selector Large Cap Value Fun... | 0.01% | Dec 6, 2012 | AFMFX vs FBLEX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value Index Fund | 0.04% | Dec 20, 2017 | AFMFX vs SWLVX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Value Index Fund | 0.04% | Jun 7, 2016 | AFMFX vs FLCOX | |
| Vanguard Value Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | Jul 2, 1998 | AFMFX vs VIVIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Value Index Fund | 0.05% | Oct 1, 2002 | AFMFX vs TILVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AFMFX
Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Value 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index F... | 92 | Mar 2, 2016 | AFMFX vs VIHAX | |
| Delaware Growth and Income Fund | 88 | Oct 4, 1993 | AFMFX vs FGINX | |
| Towpath Focus Fund | 87 | Dec 31, 2019 | AFMFX vs TOWFX | |
| Neiman Large Cap Value Fund | 86 | Apr 1, 2003 | AFMFX vs NEIMX | |
| Al Frank Fund | 85 | May 1, 2006 | AFMFX vs VALAX |
Top Performing AFMFX Alternatives (YTD)
AFMFX alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ave Maria Value Focused Fund | 18.00% | Jan 1, 1984 | AFMFX vs AVERX | |
| Voya Corporate Leaders Trust Fund | 15.27% | Nov 18, 1935 | AFMFX vs LEXCX | |
| GQG Partners US Quality Dividend Income Fund | 11.95% | Jun 29, 2021 | AFMFX vs GQHPX | |
| AMG Yacktman Focused Fund | 8.59% | May 1, 1997 | AFMFX vs YAFFX | |
| Hennessy Cornerstone Value Fund | 8.31% | Nov 1, 1996 | AFMFX vs HFCVX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AFMFX
AFMFX alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advisors Capital Tactical Fixed Income Fund | 4.68% | Feb 1, 2021 | AFMFX vs ACTIX | |
| The Income Fund of America Class R-1 | 9.48% | Dec 1, 1973 | AFMFX vs RIDAX | |
| Rational Equity Armor Fund | 11.05% | Feb 28, 2001 | AFMFX vs HDCTX | |
| American Century Equity Income Fund | 11.59% | Aug 1, 1994 | AFMFX vs TWEIX | |
| American Century Equity Income Fund Class I | 11.61% | Jul 8, 1998 | AFMFX vs ACIIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AFMFX
AFMFX alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advisors Capital Tactical Fixed Income Fund | -3.07% | Feb 1, 2021 | AFMFX vs ACTIX | |
| Rational Equity Armor Fund | -6.95% | Feb 28, 2001 | AFMFX vs HDCTX | |
| Auxier Focus Fund | -8.19% | Jul 9, 1999 | AFMFX vs AUXFX | |
| The Income Fund of America Class R-1 | -8.25% | Dec 1, 1973 | AFMFX vs RIDAX | |
| 1789 Growth and Income Fund | -8.36% | Jan 21, 2011 | AFMFX vs PSECX |
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