The Investment Company of America Class F-1 (AICFX) belongs to the Large 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 AICFX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AICFX
AICFX charges 0.63% annually. There are 172 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | — | AICFX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | — | Jun 2016 | AICFX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | — | AICFX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | — | Feb 2016 | AICFX vs FLCPX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.02% | 2.20T | Apr 2015 | AICFX vs VSMPX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AICFX
AICFX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 50. There are 236 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 96 | 15.30B | Dec 2004 | AICFX vs VPCCX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 94 | 82.00B | Nov 2001 | AICFX vs VPMAX | |
| PrimeCap Odyssey Stock Fund | 91 | — | Nov 2004 | AICFX vs POSKX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 90 | — | Dec 2011 | AICFX vs DHAMX | |
| Glenmede Quantitative U.S. Large Cap Core Equity P... | 90 | — | Feb 2004 | AICFX vs GTLOX |
Top Performing AICFX Alternatives (YTD)
AICFX is at 10.10% YTD. There are 193 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 29.81%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 29.81% | 15.30B | Dec 2004 | AICFX vs VPCCX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 28.24% | — | Jan 2017 | AICFX vs YFSIX | |
| Glenmede Responsible ESG U.S. Equity Portfolio | 27.23% | — | Dec 2015 | AICFX vs RESGX | |
| Archer Multi Cap Fund | 26.58% | — | Dec 2019 | AICFX vs ALSMX | |
| Integrity ESG Growth & Income Fund | 26.32% | — | Jan 1995 | AICFX vs IGIAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AICFX
AICFX has 12.47% 1-year volatility. There are 266 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.26%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.26% | — | Jun 2013 | AICFX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 2.26% | — | Mar 2021 | AICFX vs SVPFX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | 7.93% | — | Jul 2012 | AICFX vs AUEIX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 7.93% | — | Jul 2012 | AICFX vs QUERX | |
| Fidelity U.S. Low Volatility Equity Fund | 8.38% | — | Nov 2019 | AICFX vs FULVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AICFX
AICFX has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.09%. There are 275 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.33%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -1.33% | — | Mar 2021 | AICFX vs SVPFX | |
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | — | Jun 2013 | AICFX vs ORDNX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | -4.14% | — | Dec 2004 | AICFX vs RCKSX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | -5.91% | — | Jul 2012 | AICFX vs AUEIX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | -5.93% | — | Jul 2012 | AICFX vs QUERX |
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