Buffalo Dividend Focus Fund (BUFDX) Alternatives
Buffalo Dividend Focus Fund (BUFDX) 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 BUFDX. 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 BUFDX
BUFDX charges 0.93% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BUFDX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | BUFDX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | BUFDX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | BUFDX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | BUFDX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | BUFDX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BUFDX
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 | BUFDX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | BUFDX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | BUFDX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | BUFDX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | BUFDX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing BUFDX Alternatives (YTD)
BUFDX 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 | BUFDX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | BUFDX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | BUFDX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | BUFDX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | BUFDX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BUFDX
BUFDX 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 | BUFDX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | BUFDX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | BUFDX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | BUFDX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | BUFDX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BUFDX
BUFDX 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 | BUFDX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | BUFDX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | BUFDX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | BUFDX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | BUFDX vs GQEIX |
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 | BUFDX vs BUFHX | |
| Buffalo Small Cap Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -7.54% | Apr 14, 1998 | BUFDX vs BUFSX | |
| Buffalo International Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 11 | -4.81% | Sep 27, 2007 | BUFDX vs BUFIX | |
| Buffalo Discovery Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 1 | -12.99% | Apr 16, 2001 | BUFDX vs BUFTX | |
| Buffalo Flexible Income Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 50 | 7.11% | Aug 12, 1994 | BUFDX vs BUFBX | |
| Buffalo Large Cap Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 28 | -10.76% | May 19, 1995 | BUFDX vs BUFEX | |
| Buffalo Early Stage Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 10 | -7.88% | May 21, 2004 | BUFDX vs BUFOX | |
| Buffalo Mid Cap Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 2 | -11.48% | Dec 17, 2001 | BUFDX vs BUFMX | |
| Buffalo Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 10 | -15.63% | May 19, 1995 | BUFDX vs BUFGX |
Often Compared With BUFDX
What investors most often compare with BUFDX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 52 | 12.79% | Oct 20, 2011 | BUFDX vs SCHD | |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 20 | -4.67% | — | BUFDX vs BRK-B | ||
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 46 | -7.05% | Feb 17, 1988 | BUFDX vs FXAIX | |
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | Actively Managed, Dividend, Derivative Income | 39 | 0.20% | May 20, 2020 | BUFDX vs JEPI | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | BUFDX vs VOO | |
| SPDR Blackstone High Income ETF | High Yield Bonds | 79 | -1.05% | Feb 16, 2022 | BUFDX vs HYBL | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Fund Class A | Large Cap Blend Equities | 86 | -3.91% | Jan 2, 1990 | BUFDX vs PAGDX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Total Stock Market Index Fu... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 45 | -6.74% | May 31, 2001 | BUFDX vs VITPX |
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