Buffalo Flexible Income Fund (BUFBX) Alternatives
Buffalo Flexible Income Fund (BUFBX) belongs to the Large 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 BUFBX. 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 BUFBX
BUFBX charges 1.01% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Value Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BUFBX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series Stock Selector Large Cap Value Fun... | 0.01% | Dec 6, 2012 | BUFBX vs FBLEX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Value Index Fund | 0.04% | Jun 7, 2016 | BUFBX vs FLCOX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value Index Fund | 0.04% | Dec 20, 2017 | BUFBX vs SWLVX | |
| Vanguard Value Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | Jul 2, 1998 | BUFBX vs VIVIX | |
| Vanguard Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.05% | Nov 13, 2000 | BUFBX vs VVIAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BUFBX
Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Value 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 International High Dividend Yield Index F... | 92 | Mar 2, 2016 | BUFBX vs VIHAX | |
| Delaware Growth and Income Fund | 88 | Oct 4, 1993 | BUFBX vs FGINX | |
| Towpath Focus Fund | 87 | Dec 31, 2019 | BUFBX vs TOWFX | |
| Neiman Large Cap Value Fund | 86 | Apr 1, 2003 | BUFBX vs NEIMX | |
| Al Frank Fund | 85 | May 1, 2006 | BUFBX vs VALAX |
Top Performing BUFBX Alternatives (YTD)
BUFBX alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ave Maria Value Focused Fund | 18.00% | Jan 1, 1984 | BUFBX vs AVERX | |
| Voya Corporate Leaders Trust Fund | 15.27% | Nov 18, 1935 | BUFBX vs LEXCX | |
| GQG Partners US Quality Dividend Income Fund | 11.95% | Jun 29, 2021 | BUFBX vs GQHPX | |
| AMG Yacktman Focused Fund | 8.59% | May 1, 1997 | BUFBX vs YAFFX | |
| Hennessy Cornerstone Value Fund | 8.31% | Nov 1, 1996 | BUFBX vs HFCVX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BUFBX
BUFBX alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advisors Capital Tactical Fixed Income Fund | 4.68% | Feb 1, 2021 | BUFBX vs ACTIX | |
| The Income Fund of America Class R-1 | 9.48% | Dec 1, 1973 | BUFBX vs RIDAX | |
| Rational Equity Armor Fund | 11.05% | Feb 28, 2001 | BUFBX vs HDCTX | |
| American Century Equity Income Fund | 11.59% | Aug 1, 1994 | BUFBX vs TWEIX | |
| American Century Equity Income Fund Class I | 11.61% | Jul 8, 1998 | BUFBX vs ACIIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BUFBX
BUFBX alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advisors Capital Tactical Fixed Income Fund | -3.07% | Feb 1, 2021 | BUFBX vs ACTIX | |
| Rational Equity Armor Fund | -6.95% | Feb 28, 2001 | BUFBX vs HDCTX | |
| Auxier Focus Fund | -8.19% | Jul 9, 1999 | BUFBX vs AUXFX | |
| The Income Fund of America Class R-1 | -8.25% | Dec 1, 1973 | BUFBX vs RIDAX | |
| 1789 Growth and Income Fund | -8.36% | Jan 21, 2011 | BUFBX vs PSECX |
Other Mutual Funds from Buffalo
Most popular Buffalo mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 62 | -0.57% | May 19, 1995 | BUFBX vs BUFHX | |
| Buffalo Small Cap Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -7.54% | Apr 14, 1998 | BUFBX vs BUFSX | |
| Buffalo International Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 11 | -4.81% | Sep 27, 2007 | BUFBX vs BUFIX | |
| Buffalo Discovery Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 1 | -12.99% | Apr 16, 2001 | BUFBX vs BUFTX | |
| Buffalo Large Cap Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 28 | -10.76% | May 19, 1995 | BUFBX vs BUFEX | |
| Buffalo Early Stage Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 10 | -7.88% | May 21, 2004 | BUFBX vs BUFOX | |
| Buffalo Dividend Focus Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 19 | -3.24% | Dec 3, 2012 | BUFBX vs BUFDX | |
| Buffalo Mid Cap Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 2 | -11.48% | Dec 17, 2001 | BUFBX vs BUFMX | |
| Buffalo Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 10 | -15.63% | May 19, 1995 | BUFBX vs BUFGX |
Often Compared With BUFBX
What investors most often compare with BUFBX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | BUFBX vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | BUFBX vs VTI | |
| Cambiar Opportunity Portfolio | Large Cap Value Equities | 33 | -1.81% | Jun 30, 1998 | BUFBX vs CAMOX | |
| YieldMax NFLX Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | 14 | 3.21% | Aug 7, 2023 | BUFBX vs NFLY | |
| T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 78 | -5.03% | Jun 30, 1986 | BUFBX vs PRWCX | |
| iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | 31 | -1.42% | Mar 30, 2007 | BUFBX vs PFF | |
| TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Value Index Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 48 | -0.04% | Oct 1, 2002 | BUFBX vs TILVX |
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