AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund (AUEIX) Alternatives
AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund (AUEIX) belongs to the Large Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AUEIX. 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 AUEIX
AUEIX charges 0.37% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among AUEIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | AUEIX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | AUEIX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | AUEIX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | AUEIX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | AUEIX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AUEIX
Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend 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 PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 93 | Nov 12, 2001 | AUEIX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | AUEIX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | AUEIX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | AUEIX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | AUEIX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing AUEIX Alternatives (YTD)
AUEIX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | 9.81% | Sep 28, 2018 | AUEIX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | AUEIX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | AUEIX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | AUEIX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | AUEIX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AUEIX
AUEIX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.63% | Jun 28, 2013 | AUEIX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | AUEIX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | AUEIX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | AUEIX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | AUEIX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AUEIX
AUEIX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | Jun 28, 2013 | AUEIX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | AUEIX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | AUEIX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | AUEIX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | AUEIX vs GQEIX |
Other Mutual Funds from AQR Funds
Most popular AQR Funds mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQR Long-Short Equity Fund | Long-Short | 94 | -3.26% | Jul 15, 2013 | AUEIX vs QLEIX | |
| AQR Long-Short Equity N | Long-Short | 93 | -3.31% | Jul 16, 2013 | AUEIX vs QLENX | |
| AQR Equity Market Neutral Fund N | Equity Market Neutral | 80 | -3.36% | Oct 7, 2014 | AUEIX vs QMNNX | |
| AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund | Multistrategy | 72 | 9.94% | Oct 29, 2013 | AUEIX vs QSPIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund | Systematic Trend | 94 | 10.24% | Jan 5, 2010 | AUEIX vs AQMIX | |
| AQR Alternative Risk Premia Fund | Multistrategy | 82 | 8.52% | Sep 18, 2017 | AUEIX vs QRPIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy HV Fund | Systematic Trend | 90 | 14.62% | Jul 15, 2013 | AUEIX vs QMHIX | |
| AQR Large Cap Momentum Style Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 38 | -6.19% | Jul 9, 2009 | AUEIX vs AMOMX | |
| AQR Global Equity Fund | Global Equities | 47 | -6.63% | Dec 30, 2009 | AUEIX vs AQGIX | |
| AQR Multi-Asset Fund | Tactical Allocation | 66 | 0.25% | Sep 29, 2010 | AUEIX vs AQRIX |
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