Artisan Global Discovery Fund (APFDX) Alternatives
Artisan Global Discovery Fund (APFDX) 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 APFDX. 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 APFDX
APFDX charges 1.38% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among APFDX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Nov 25, 1996 | APFDX vs GMGEX | |
| GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Jun 15, 2005 | APFDX vs GWOAX | |
| State Street Global All Cap Equity ex-U.S. Index F... | 0.07% | Sep 17, 2014 | APFDX vs SSGLX | |
| USAA Cornerstone Equity Fund | 0.09% | Jun 7, 2012 | APFDX vs UCEQX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 0.14% | Dec 12, 2013 | APFDX vs VMNVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to APFDX
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 | APFDX vs VGPMX | |
| Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund | 94 | May 30, 2007 | APFDX vs CAEIX | |
| GMO Climate Change Fund | 94 | Apr 4, 2017 | APFDX vs GCCHX | |
| Artisan Global Equity Fund | 93 | Mar 28, 2010 | APFDX vs ARTHX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 93 | — | APFDX vs GLIFX |
Top Performing APFDX Alternatives (YTD)
APFDX 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 | APFDX vs RTXAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund | 9.67% | Jun 29, 2021 | APFDX vs GQFPX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 9.53% | Dec 17, 2007 | APFDX vs FGIAX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 8.35% | Aug 28, 2017 | APFDX vs CSUAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Equity Fund Institutio... | 7.75% | Mar 29, 2019 | APFDX vs GQRIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to APFDX
APFDX 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 | APFDX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | 10.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | APFDX vs VMVFX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 10.05% | Dec 12, 2013 | APFDX vs VMNVX | |
| MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund | 10.51% | Dec 4, 2013 | APFDX vs MVGIX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 10.71% | — | APFDX vs GLIFX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to APFDX
APFDX 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 | APFDX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | -7.93% | Dec 12, 2013 | APFDX vs VMNVX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | -7.96% | Dec 12, 2013 | APFDX vs VMVFX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -7.98% | Aug 28, 2017 | APFDX vs CSUAX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -8.29% | Dec 17, 2007 | APFDX vs FGIAX |
Other Mutual Funds from Artisan
Most popular Artisan mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Developing World Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 1 | -20.04% | Jun 28, 2015 | APFDX vs ARTYX | |
| Artisan International Value Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 47 | -2.08% | Sep 23, 2002 | APFDX vs ARTKX | |
| Artisan International Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 89 | 3.75% | Dec 27, 1995 | APFDX vs ARTIX | |
| Artisan High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 83 | -1.87% | Mar 19, 2014 | APFDX vs ARTFX | |
| Artisan Global Opportunities Fund Class I | Global Equities, Large Cap Growth Equities | 12 | -7.40% | Sep 22, 2008 | APFDX vs ARTRX | |
| Artisan Mid Cap Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 22 | -9.72% | Jun 27, 1997 | APFDX vs ARTMX | |
| Artisan Global Value Fund | Global Equities | 67 | -4.90% | Dec 9, 2007 | APFDX vs ARTGX | |
| Artisan Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 97 | 0.34% | Apr 6, 2022 | APFDX vs APFOX | |
| Artisan Global Unconstrained Fund | Nontraditional Bonds | 99 | 4.02% | Mar 30, 2022 | APFDX vs APFPX | |
| Artisan Small Cap Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 17 | -7.56% | Mar 28, 1995 | APFDX vs ARTSX |
Often Compared With APFDX
What investors most often compare with APFDX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway International Value Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 37 | -7.05% | Oct 25, 2001 | APFDX vs CIVVX | |
| S&P 500 Index | 74 | -4.63% | — | APFDX vs ^GSPC | ||
| Intrepid Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 94 | -0.24% | Jul 1, 2007 | APFDX vs ICMUX | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class A | Multisector Bonds | 78 | -1.42% | Apr 2, 2007 | APFDX vs PONAX | |
| Wasatch Global Value Fund Investor Class Shares | Global Equities | 92 | 6.04% | Sep 25, 1996 | APFDX vs FMIEX | |
| JPMorgan Global Allocation Fund A | Global Equities | 30 | -5.28% | May 31, 2011 | APFDX vs GAOAX |
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