BlackRock Global Equity Market Neutral Fund Institutional Shares (BGCKX) Alternatives
BlackRock Global Equity Market Neutral Fund Institutional Shares (BGCKX) belongs to the Equity Market Neutral category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BGCKX. 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 BGCKX
BGCKX charges 1.29% annually. Among mutual funds in the Equity Market Neutral category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BGCKX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gotham Neutral Fund Institutional Class | 1.51% | Aug 30, 2013 | BGCKX vs GONIX | |
| BlackRock Global Equity Market Neutral Fund | 1.60% | Dec 20, 2012 | BGCKX vs BDMAX | |
| Bridgeway Global Opportunities Fund Class N | 1.63% | Oct 15, 2024 | BGCKX vs BRGOX | |
| Miller Market Neutral Income Fund Class I | 1.69% | Dec 29, 2023 | BGCKX vs MMNIX | |
| Federated Hermes MDT Market Neutral Fund Instituti... | 1.86% | Sep 30, 2008 | BGCKX vs QQMNX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BGCKX
Among mutual funds in the Equity Market Neutral 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Market Neutral Income Fund Class I | 99 | Dec 29, 2023 | BGCKX vs MMNIX | |
| Bridgeway Global Opportunities Fund Class N | 97 | Oct 15, 2024 | BGCKX vs BRGOX | |
| BlackRock Global Equity Market Neutral Fund | 96 | Dec 20, 2012 | BGCKX vs BDMAX | |
| AQR Equity Market Neutral Fund Class I | 81 | Oct 7, 2014 | BGCKX vs QMNIX | |
| AQR Equity Market Neutral Fund N | 80 | Oct 7, 2014 | BGCKX vs QMNNX |
Top Performing BGCKX Alternatives (YTD)
BGCKX alternatives from the Equity Market Neutral category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeway Global Opportunities Fund Class N | 6.16% | Oct 15, 2024 | BGCKX vs BRGOX | |
| BlackRock Global Equity Market Neutral Fund | 3.51% | Dec 20, 2012 | BGCKX vs BDMAX | |
| Federated Hermes MDT Market Neutral Fund Instituti... | 1.46% | Sep 30, 2008 | BGCKX vs QQMNX | |
| Miller Market Neutral Income Fund Class I | 1.45% | Dec 29, 2023 | BGCKX vs MMNIX | |
| Gotham Neutral Fund Institutional Class | -1.40% | Aug 30, 2013 | BGCKX vs GONIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BGCKX
BGCKX alternatives from the Equity Market Neutral category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Market Neutral Income Fund Class I | 1.71% | Dec 29, 2023 | BGCKX vs MMNIX | |
| AQR Equity Market Neutral Fund N | 6.30% | Oct 7, 2014 | BGCKX vs QMNNX | |
| AQR Equity Market Neutral Fund Class I | 6.32% | Oct 7, 2014 | BGCKX vs QMNIX | |
| Federated Hermes MDT Market Neutral Fund Instituti... | 6.49% | Sep 30, 2008 | BGCKX vs QQMNX | |
| Gotham Neutral Fund Institutional Class | 6.72% | Aug 30, 2013 | BGCKX vs GONIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BGCKX
BGCKX alternatives from the Equity Market Neutral category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Market Neutral Income Fund Class I | -0.46% | Dec 29, 2023 | BGCKX vs MMNIX | |
| BlackRock Global Equity Market Neutral Fund | -3.61% | Dec 20, 2012 | BGCKX vs BDMAX | |
| Bridgeway Global Opportunities Fund Class N | -3.78% | Oct 15, 2024 | BGCKX vs BRGOX | |
| Gotham Neutral Fund Institutional Class | -4.13% | Aug 30, 2013 | BGCKX vs GONIX | |
| Federated Hermes MDT Market Neutral Fund Instituti... | -4.37% | Sep 30, 2008 | BGCKX vs QQMNX |
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Often Compared With BGCKX
What investors most often compare with BGCKX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Global Long/Short Equity Fund Class I | Long-Short | 96 | 3.57% | Dec 20, 2012 | BGCKX vs BDMIX |
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