Alger Small Cap Growth Fund (ALSCX) Alternatives
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund (ALSCX) 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 ALSCX. 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 ALSCX
ALSCX charges 1.96% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ALSCX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | ALSCX vs FECGX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Institutional... | 0.06% | May 24, 2000 | ALSCX vs VSGIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Share... | 0.07% | Sep 27, 2011 | ALSCX vs VSGAX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutio... | 0.08% | May 25, 2011 | ALSCX vs VRTGX | |
| Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.19% | May 21, 1998 | ALSCX vs VISGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ALSCX
Among mutual funds in the Small 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 91 | Dec 30, 2016 | ALSCX vs NEAIX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 90 | Sep 4, 2001 | ALSCX vs NEAGX | |
| Driehaus Micro Cap Growth Fund | 86 | Nov 18, 2013 | ALSCX vs DMCRX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 86 | Dec 29, 1995 | ALSCX vs OBMCX | |
| Hood River Small-Cap Growth Fund | 83 | Jan 2, 2003 | ALSCX vs HRSMX |
Top Performing ALSCX Alternatives (YTD)
ALSCX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 29.72% | Mar 20, 2000 | ALSCX vs KSCOX | |
| Kinetics Small Capital Opportunities Advisor Fund ... | 29.65% | Dec 31, 2001 | ALSCX vs KSOAX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 9.63% | Dec 30, 2016 | ALSCX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 9.51% | May 22, 2002 | ALSCX vs NESGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 8.96% | Dec 29, 1995 | ALSCX vs OBMCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ALSCX
ALSCX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | 17.35% | Nov 6, 1995 | ALSCX vs EMCAX | |
| Calvert Small/Mid-Cap Fund Class I | 19.19% | Jul 29, 2011 | ALSCX vs CMCIX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 19.58% | Jun 23, 1993 | ALSCX vs VLEOX | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund | 19.65% | Jun 28, 2006 | ALSCX vs PXQSX | |
| Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund | 19.66% | Jan 2, 1997 | ALSCX vs ETEGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ALSCX
ALSCX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | -10.15% | Nov 6, 1995 | ALSCX vs EMCAX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | -10.86% | Jun 23, 1993 | ALSCX vs VLEOX | |
| Ranger Micro Cap Fund | -11.77% | Jun 6, 2018 | ALSCX vs RFIMX | |
| Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio | -11.83% | Sep 1, 1994 | ALSCX vs SSCPX | |
| Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund | -12.38% | Mar 23, 2011 | ALSCX vs CTSIX |
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 | ALSCX vs ALGRX | |
| Alger Focus Equity A Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 73 | -13.66% | Nov 8, 1993 | ALSCX vs ALAFX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -14.63% | Dec 31, 1996 | ALSCX vs ACAAX | |
| Alger Growth & Income Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 71 | -4.27% | Dec 31, 1996 | ALSCX vs ALBAX | |
| Alger Large Cap Growth Portfolio Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 56 | -12.22% | Jan 9, 1989 | ALSCX vs AAGOX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Portfolio | Large Cap Growth Equities | 55 | -14.35% | Jan 25, 1995 | ALSCX vs ALVOX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 53 | -14.40% | Nov 8, 1993 | ALSCX vs ALARX | |
| Alger Spectra Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 42 | -15.14% | Jul 28, 1969 | ALSCX vs SPECX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Fund Class Z | Large Cap Growth Equities | 51 | -14.55% | Dec 29, 2010 | ALSCX vs ACAZX | |
| Alger Weatherbie Specialized Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 5 | -15.06% | May 8, 2002 | ALSCX vs ALMAX |
Often Compared With ALSCX
What investors most often compare with ALSCX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | ALSCX vs SPY | |
| Putnam Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 29 | -5.03% | Dec 31, 1997 | ALSCX vs PNSAX |
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