Alger SmallCap Growth Institutional Fund (ALSRX) Alternatives
Alger SmallCap Growth Institutional Fund (ALSRX) 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 ALSRX. 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 ALSRX
ALSRX charges 1.24% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ALSRX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | ALSRX vs FECGX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Institutional... | 0.06% | May 24, 2000 | ALSRX vs VSGIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Share... | 0.07% | Sep 27, 2011 | ALSRX vs VSGAX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutio... | 0.08% | May 25, 2011 | ALSRX vs VRTGX | |
| Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.19% | May 21, 1998 | ALSRX vs VISGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ALSRX
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 | ALSRX vs NEAIX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 90 | Sep 4, 2001 | ALSRX vs NEAGX | |
| Driehaus Micro Cap Growth Fund | 86 | Nov 18, 2013 | ALSRX vs DMCRX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 86 | Dec 29, 1995 | ALSRX vs OBMCX | |
| Hood River Small-Cap Growth Fund | 83 | Jan 2, 2003 | ALSRX vs HRSMX |
Top Performing ALSRX Alternatives (YTD)
ALSRX 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 | ALSRX vs KSCOX | |
| Kinetics Small Capital Opportunities Advisor Fund ... | 29.65% | Dec 31, 2001 | ALSRX vs KSOAX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 9.63% | Dec 30, 2016 | ALSRX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 9.51% | May 22, 2002 | ALSRX vs NESGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 8.96% | Dec 29, 1995 | ALSRX vs OBMCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ALSRX
ALSRX 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 | ALSRX vs EMCAX | |
| Calvert Small/Mid-Cap Fund Class I | 19.19% | Jul 29, 2011 | ALSRX vs CMCIX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 19.58% | Jun 23, 1993 | ALSRX vs VLEOX | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund | 19.65% | Jun 28, 2006 | ALSRX vs PXQSX | |
| Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund | 19.66% | Jan 2, 1997 | ALSRX vs ETEGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ALSRX
ALSRX 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 | ALSRX vs EMCAX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | -10.86% | Jun 23, 1993 | ALSRX vs VLEOX | |
| Ranger Micro Cap Fund | -11.77% | Jun 6, 2018 | ALSRX vs RFIMX | |
| Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio | -11.83% | Sep 1, 1994 | ALSRX vs SSCPX | |
| Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund | -12.38% | Mar 23, 2011 | ALSRX 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 | ALSRX vs ALGRX | |
| Alger Focus Equity A Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 73 | -13.66% | Nov 8, 1993 | ALSRX vs ALAFX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -14.63% | Dec 31, 1996 | ALSRX vs ACAAX | |
| Alger Growth & Income Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 71 | -4.27% | Dec 31, 1996 | ALSRX vs ALBAX | |
| Alger Large Cap Growth Portfolio Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 56 | -12.22% | Jan 9, 1989 | ALSRX vs AAGOX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Portfolio | Large Cap Growth Equities | 55 | -14.35% | Jan 25, 1995 | ALSRX vs ALVOX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 53 | -14.40% | Nov 8, 1993 | ALSRX vs ALARX | |
| Alger Spectra Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 42 | -15.14% | Jul 28, 1969 | ALSRX vs SPECX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Fund Class Z | Large Cap Growth Equities | 51 | -14.55% | Dec 29, 2010 | ALSRX vs ACAZX | |
| Alger Weatherbie Specialized Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 5 | -15.06% | May 8, 2002 | ALSRX vs ALMAX |
Often Compared With ALSRX
What investors most often compare with ALSRX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Small Cap 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | 50 | 0.31% | Sep 9, 2024 | ALSRX vs RDTE | |
| Putnam Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 29 | -5.03% | Dec 31, 1997 | ALSRX vs PNSAX | |
| Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 46 | -7.16% | Sep 15, 2005 | ALSRX vs QISGX |
Compare ALSRX with Any Fund or Stock
Compare ALSRX with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.