Alger Focus Equity A Fund (ALAFX) Alternatives
Alger Focus Equity A Fund (ALAFX) belongs to the Large 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 ALAFX. 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 ALAFX
ALAFX charges 0.95% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ALAFX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Growth Fund G Class | 0.01% | Mar 1, 2022 | ALAFX vs ACIHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | Dec 20, 2017 | ALAFX vs SWLGX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | — | ALAFX vs FSPGX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | May 14, 1998 | ALAFX vs VIGIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Oct 1, 2002 | ALAFX vs TILIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ALAFX
Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Rock Fund | 87 | Mar 6, 2020 | ALAFX vs ONERX | |
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. | 83 | Jan 2, 1990 | ALAFX vs ADX | |
| Fidelity Series Growth Company Fund | 82 | Nov 7, 2013 | ALAFX vs FCGSX | |
| Baron Partners Fund | 81 | Apr 30, 2003 | ALAFX vs BPTRX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | 81 | Aug 17, 1999 | ALAFX vs VTMGX |
Top Performing ALAFX Alternatives (YTD)
ALAFX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 9.79% | Sep 28, 2018 | ALAFX vs GQEPX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | 1.58% | Sep 9, 2019 | ALAFX vs BBLIX | |
| Emerald Insights Fund | 0.00% | Aug 1, 2014 | ALAFX vs EFCNX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | -0.48% | Aug 17, 1999 | ALAFX vs VTMGX | |
| American Growth Fund Series One | -1.31% | Jul 31, 1958 | ALAFX vs AMRGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ALAFX
ALAFX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Veritas Global Real Return Fund | 10.98% | Jan 10, 1991 | ALAFX vs BLUEX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | 11.79% | Dec 29, 2015 | ALAFX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | 12.40% | Jun 18, 2012 | ALAFX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 12.43% | Sep 28, 2018 | ALAFX vs GQEPX | |
| Provident Trust Strategy Fund | 14.45% | Dec 30, 1986 | ALAFX vs PROVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ALAFX
ALAFX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | -7.09% | Dec 29, 2015 | ALAFX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | -8.45% | Jun 18, 2012 | ALAFX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | -8.71% | Sep 28, 2018 | ALAFX vs GQEPX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -8.99% | Jan 31, 2005 | ALAFX vs MEIFX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | -10.22% | Sep 9, 2019 | ALAFX vs BBLIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Alger
Most popular Alger mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alger Focus Equity Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 73 | -13.65% | Nov 8, 1993 | ALAFX vs ALGRX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -14.63% | Dec 31, 1996 | ALAFX vs ACAAX | |
| Alger Growth & Income Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 71 | -4.27% | Dec 31, 1996 | ALAFX vs ALBAX | |
| Alger Large Cap Growth Portfolio Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 56 | -12.22% | Jan 9, 1989 | ALAFX vs AAGOX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Portfolio | Large Cap Growth Equities | 55 | -14.35% | Jan 25, 1995 | ALAFX vs ALVOX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 53 | -14.40% | Nov 8, 1993 | ALAFX vs ALARX | |
| Alger Spectra Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 42 | -15.14% | Jul 28, 1969 | ALAFX vs SPECX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Fund Class Z | Large Cap Growth Equities | 51 | -14.55% | Dec 29, 2010 | ALAFX vs ACAZX | |
| Alger Weatherbie Specialized Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 5 | -15.06% | May 8, 2002 | ALAFX vs ALMAX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund Clas... | Large Cap Growth Equities | 54 | -14.30% | Feb 28, 2017 | ALAFX vs ACAYX |
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