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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ALSCX
ALSCX charges 1.96% annually. There are 163 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | — | Jul 2019 | ALSCX vs FECGX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Institutional... | 0.06% | 45.50B | May 2000 | ALSCX vs VSGIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Share... | 0.07% | 45.50B | Sep 2011 | ALSCX vs VSGAX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutio... | 0.08% | — | May 2011 | ALSCX vs VRTGX | |
| Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.19% | — | May 1998 | ALSCX vs VISGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ALSCX
ALSCX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 32. There are 113 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 95 | — | Dec 2016 | ALSCX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 95 | — | May 2002 | ALSCX vs NESGX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 93 | — | Dec 2016 | ALSCX vs NEAIX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 93 | — | Sep 2001 | ALSCX vs NEAGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 92 | — | Dec 1995 | ALSCX vs OBMCX |
Top Performing ALSCX Alternatives (YTD)
ALSCX is at 18.55% YTD. There are 85 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 83.93%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 83.93% | — | Dec 2016 | ALSCX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 83.39% | — | May 2002 | ALSCX vs NESGX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 64.46% | — | Dec 2016 | ALSCX vs NEAIX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 64.16% | — | Sep 2001 | ALSCX vs NEAGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 52.27% | — | Dec 1995 | ALSCX vs OBMCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ALSCX
ALSCX has 25.05% 1-year volatility. There are 127 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.48%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | 14.48% | — | Nov 1995 | ALSCX vs EMCAX | |
| Calvert Small/Mid-Cap Fund Class I | 15.39% | — | Jul 2011 | ALSCX vs CMCIX | |
| Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund | 16.28% | — | Jan 1997 | ALSCX vs ETEGX | |
| Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund | 16.32% | — | Sep 1988 | ALSCX vs NBGNX | |
| Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund Institutional Class | 16.32% | — | Jul 1999 | ALSCX vs NBGIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ALSCX
ALSCX has a 1-year max drawdown of -19.23%. There are 148 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Epiphany ESG Small Cap Equity Fund | -7.08% | — | Nov 2015 | ALSCX vs DSCIX | |
| Rydex S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth Fund | -8.49% | — | Feb 2004 | ALSCX vs RYWCX | |
| WesMark Small Company Fund | -8.50% | — | Dec 1993 | ALSCX vs WMKSX | |
| Empiric 2500 Fund | -8.60% | — | Nov 1995 | ALSCX vs EMCAX | |
| Ranger Micro Cap Fund | -9.11% | — | Jun 2018 | ALSCX vs RFIMX |
Other Mutual Funds from Alger
The 10 most viewed Alger mutual funds shown here include ALGRX, ALAFX, ACAAX and span 3 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alger Focus Equity Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | 15.85% | — | Nov 1993 | ALSCX vs ALGRX | |
| Alger Focus Equity A Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 49 | 15.83% | — | Nov 1993 | ALSCX vs ALAFX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 35 | 13.30% | — | Dec 1996 | ALSCX vs ACAAX | |
| Alger Growth & Income Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 86 | 12.60% | — | Dec 1996 | ALSCX vs ALBAX | |
| Alger Large Cap Growth Portfolio Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 51 | 24.36% | — | Jan 1989 | ALSCX vs AAGOX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Portfolio | Large Cap Growth Equities | 36 | 12.56% | — | Jan 1995 | ALSCX vs ALVOX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 40 | 15.10% | — | Nov 1993 | ALSCX vs ALARX | |
| Alger Spectra Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 26 | 10.78% | — | Jul 1969 | ALSCX vs SPECX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Fund Class Z | Large Cap Growth Equities | 36 | 13.52% | — | Dec 2010 | ALSCX vs ACAZX | |
| Alger Weatherbie Specialized Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 11 | 9.54% | — | May 2002 | ALSCX vs ALMAX |
Often Compared With ALSCX
Investors most often compare ALSCX with SPY, CTSIX, PXQSX. These 16 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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