Aegis Value Fund Class I (AVALX) belongs to the Small Cap Value Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AVALX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AVALX
AVALX charges 1.36% annually. There are 104 mutual funds in the Small Cap Value Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Value Index Fund | 0.05% | — | Jul 2019 | AVALX vs FISVX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Institutional ... | 0.06% | — | Dec 1999 | AVALX vs VSIIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.07% | 67.80B | Sep 2011 | AVALX vs VSIAX | |
| Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value Index Fund Instit... | 0.08% | — | Nov 2014 | AVALX vs VSMVX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value Index Fund Institution... | 0.08% | — | Jul 2012 | AVALX vs VRTVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AVALX
AVALX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 95. There are 7 mutual funds in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Integrity Discovery Fund | 97 | — | Dec 1996 | AVALX vs MMEYX | |
| Royce Special Equity Fund | 97 | — | May 1998 | AVALX vs RYSEX | |
| Third Avenue Small Cap Value Fund | 96 | — | Apr 1997 | AVALX vs TASCX | |
| PGIM Quant Solutions Small-Cap Value Fund | 96 | — | Jan 1993 | AVALX vs TASVX | |
| Transamerica Small Cap Value | 96 | — | Jan 2003 | AVALX vs TSLTX |
Top Performing AVALX Alternatives (YTD)
AVALX is at 17.36% YTD. There are 105 mutual funds in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 37.97%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Integrity Discovery Fund | 37.97% | — | Dec 1996 | AVALX vs MMEYX | |
| Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund Class I | 29.57% | — | Dec 2000 | AVALX vs DHSIX | |
| Royce Special Equity Fund | 29.51% | — | May 1998 | AVALX vs RYSEX | |
| Diamond Hill Small Cap Fund | 29.35% | — | Dec 2000 | AVALX vs DHSCX | |
| Columbia Select Small Cap Value Fund | 28.96% | — | Apr 1997 | AVALX vs SSCVX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AVALX
AVALX has 17.61% 1-year volatility. There are 81 mutual funds in the Small Cap Value Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 4.48%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Valley Capital Fund Investor Class | 4.48% | — | Apr 2019 | AVALX vs PVCMX | |
| Third Avenue Small Cap Value Fund | 13.95% | — | Apr 1997 | AVALX vs TASCX | |
| VELA Small Cap Fund | 14.01% | — | Sep 2020 | AVALX vs VESMX | |
| Pear Tree Polaris Small Cap Fund | 14.22% | — | Aug 1992 | AVALX vs USBNX | |
| AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund | 14.32% | — | Mar 2007 | AVALX vs ARSMX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AVALX
AVALX has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.12%. There are 66 mutual funds in the Small Cap Value Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.81%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Valley Capital Fund Investor Class | -2.81% | — | Apr 2019 | AVALX vs PVCMX | |
| Third Avenue Small Cap Value Fund | -6.29% | — | Apr 1997 | AVALX vs TASCX | |
| PIMCO RAE US Small Fund | -7.62% | — | Jun 2015 | AVALX vs PMJIX | |
| PIMCO RAE US Small Fund Class A | -7.66% | — | Jun 2015 | AVALX vs PMJAX | |
| Transamerica Small Cap Value | -7.73% | — | Jan 2003 | AVALX vs TSLTX |
Often Compared With AVALX
Investors most often compare AVALX with VSCAX, NSDVX, WMICX. These 20 comparison targets span 15 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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