American Century Equity Growth Fund (BEQGX) Alternatives
American Century Equity Growth Fund (BEQGX) 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 BEQGX. 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 BEQGX
BEQGX charges 0.65% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BEQGX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | BEQGX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | BEQGX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | BEQGX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | BEQGX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | BEQGX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BEQGX
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 | BEQGX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | BEQGX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | BEQGX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | BEQGX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | BEQGX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing BEQGX Alternatives (YTD)
BEQGX 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 | BEQGX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | BEQGX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | BEQGX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | BEQGX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | BEQGX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BEQGX
BEQGX 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 | BEQGX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | BEQGX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | BEQGX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | BEQGX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | BEQGX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BEQGX
BEQGX 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 | BEQGX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | BEQGX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | BEQGX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | BEQGX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | BEQGX vs GQEIX |
Other Mutual Funds from American Century
Most popular American Century mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Ultra Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 20 | -12.28% | Nov 2, 1981 | BEQGX vs TWCUX | |
| American Century Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 22 | -13.48% | Jun 30, 1971 | BEQGX vs TWCGX | |
| American Century Global Gold Fund | Precious Metals | 90 | -0.90% | Aug 16, 1988 | BEQGX vs BGEIX | |
| American Century Investments Focused Dynamic Growt... | Large Cap Growth Equities | 36 | -14.41% | May 31, 2006 | BEQGX vs ACFOX | |
| American Century Select Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 27 | -12.29% | Jun 30, 1971 | BEQGX vs TWCIX | |
| American Century Heritage Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 9 | -10.01% | Nov 10, 1987 | BEQGX vs TWHIX | |
| American Century California High Yield Municipal F... | Municipal Bonds | 30 | -0.79% | Dec 29, 1986 | BEQGX vs BCHYX | |
| American Century Disciplined Core Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 55 | -1.93% | Dec 17, 1990 | BEQGX vs BIGRX | |
| American Century Equity Income Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 44 | 2.58% | Aug 1, 1994 | BEQGX vs TWEIX | |
| American Century Utilities Fund | Utilities Equities | 81 | 9.37% | Feb 28, 1993 | BEQGX vs BULIX |
Often Compared With BEQGX
What investors most often compare with BEQGX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | Large Cap Blend Equities | 46 | -7.06% | Nov 13, 2000 | BEQGX vs VFIAX | |
| Fidelity ZERO Total Market Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 46 | -6.77% | — | BEQGX vs FZROX | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | BEQGX vs SPY | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | BEQGX vs VOO | |
| Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | Derivative Income | 80 | 2.01% | Dec 13, 2016 | BEQGX vs DIVO | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | BEQGX vs VUG | |
| Castle Tandem Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 0 | -9.28% | Mar 15, 2019 | BEQGX vs TANDX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Total Stock Market Index Fu... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 45 | -6.74% | May 31, 2001 | BEQGX vs VITPX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Fund Class A | Large Cap Blend Equities | 86 | -3.91% | Jan 2, 1990 | BEQGX vs PAGDX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index II Portfolio | Large Cap Blend Equities | 44 | -7.05% | Aug 11, 2014 | BEQGX vs SSEYX |
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