AB Sustainable Global Thematic Fund (ALTFX) Alternatives
AB Sustainable Global Thematic Fund (ALTFX) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ALTFX. 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 ALTFX
ALTFX charges 1.02% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ALTFX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Nov 25, 1996 | ALTFX vs GMGEX | |
| GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Jun 15, 2005 | ALTFX vs GWOAX | |
| State Street Global All Cap Equity ex-U.S. Index F... | 0.07% | Sep 17, 2014 | ALTFX vs SSGLX | |
| USAA Cornerstone Equity Fund | 0.09% | Jun 7, 2012 | ALTFX vs UCEQX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 0.14% | Dec 12, 2013 | ALTFX vs VMNVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ALTFX
Among mutual funds in the Global 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Global Capital Cycles Fund | 97 | May 23, 1984 | ALTFX vs VGPMX | |
| Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund | 94 | May 30, 2007 | ALTFX vs CAEIX | |
| GMO Climate Change Fund | 94 | Apr 4, 2017 | ALTFX vs GCCHX | |
| Artisan Global Equity Fund | 93 | Mar 28, 2010 | ALTFX vs ARTHX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 93 | — | ALTFX vs GLIFX |
Top Performing ALTFX Alternatives (YTD)
ALTFX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Investment Tax-Managed Real Assets Fund | 11.49% | Jun 9, 2019 | ALTFX vs RTXAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund | 9.67% | Jun 29, 2021 | ALTFX vs GQFPX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 9.53% | Dec 17, 2007 | ALTFX vs FGIAX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 8.35% | Aug 28, 2017 | ALTFX vs CSUAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Equity Fund Institutio... | 7.75% | Mar 29, 2019 | ALTFX vs GQRIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ALTFX
ALTFX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | 8.85% | Sep 4, 1990 | ALTFX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | 10.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | ALTFX vs VMVFX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 10.05% | Dec 12, 2013 | ALTFX vs VMNVX | |
| MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund | 10.51% | Dec 4, 2013 | ALTFX vs MVGIX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 10.71% | — | ALTFX vs GLIFX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ALTFX
ALTFX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | -6.85% | Sep 4, 1990 | ALTFX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | -7.93% | Dec 12, 2013 | ALTFX vs VMNVX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | -7.96% | Dec 12, 2013 | ALTFX vs VMVFX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -7.98% | Aug 28, 2017 | ALTFX vs CSUAX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -8.29% | Dec 17, 2007 | ALTFX vs FGIAX |
Other Mutual Funds from AllianceBernstein
Most popular AllianceBernstein mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB Large Cap Growth Fund Class A | Large Cap Growth Equities | 15 | -12.84% | Oct 1, 1996 | ALTFX vs APGAX | |
| AB Large Cap Growth Fund Advisor Class | Large Cap Growth Equities | 15 | -12.78% | Jan 10, 1996 | ALTFX vs APGYX | |
| AB Large Cap Growth Fund Class Z | Large Cap Growth Equities | 15 | -12.76% | Jul 1, 2015 | ALTFX vs APGZX | |
| AB Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 12 | -12.87% | Sep 4, 1990 | ALTFX vs AGRFX | |
| AB Municipal Income Shares | High Yield Muni | 43 | -0.64% | Aug 31, 2010 | ALTFX vs MISHX | |
| AB High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 81 | -1.79% | Feb 25, 1994 | ALTFX vs AGDAX | |
| AB Income Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 42 | -1.08% | Aug 28, 1987 | ALTFX vs ACGYX | |
| AB Small Cap Growth Portfolio | Small Cap Growth Equities | 18 | -7.77% | Feb 12, 1969 | ALTFX vs QUASX | |
| AllianceBernstein Global High Income Closed Fund | High Yield Bonds | 9 | -3.52% | Jul 28, 1993 | ALTFX vs AWF | |
| AB Municipal Bond Inflation Strategy | Municipal Bonds | 71 | 0.39% | Jan 25, 2010 | ALTFX vs AUNYX |
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