Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund (CAEIX) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CAEIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CAEIX
CAEIX charges 0.99% annually. There are 130 mutual funds in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | — | Nov 1996 | CAEIX vs GMGEX | |
| GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2005 | CAEIX vs GWOAX | |
| State Street Global All Cap Equity ex-U.S. Index F... | 0.07% | — | Sep 2014 | CAEIX vs SSGLX | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shar... | 0.09% | 95.30B | Feb 2019 | CAEIX vs VTWAX | |
| USAA Cornerstone Equity Fund | 0.09% | — | Jun 2012 | CAEIX vs UCEQX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CAEIX
CAEIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 56. There are 77 mutual funds in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSV Global Value Fund | 94 | — | Jun 2014 | CAEIX vs LVAGX | |
| MainStay Epoch Global Equity Yield Fund | 93 | — | Dec 2005 | CAEIX vs EPSYX | |
| Wasatch Global Value Fund Investor Class Shares | 92 | — | Sep 1996 | CAEIX vs FMIEX | |
| John Hancock Global Shareholder Yield Fund | 92 | — | Feb 2007 | CAEIX vs JGYIX | |
| LSV Global Managed Volatility Fund | 92 | — | Jun 2014 | CAEIX vs LVAFX |
Top Performing CAEIX Alternatives (YTD)
CAEIX is at 12.45% YTD. There are 59 mutual funds in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 29.92%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price Global Technology Fund I Class | 29.92% | — | Nov 2016 | CAEIX vs PGTIX | |
| Oberweis Global Opportunities Fund | 23.47% | — | Jan 1987 | CAEIX vs OBEGX | |
| LSV Global Value Fund | 22.92% | — | Jun 2014 | CAEIX vs LVAGX | |
| Ariel Global Fund | 21.83% | — | Dec 2011 | CAEIX vs AGLOX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund Class N | 20.51% | — | — | CAEIX vs YFSNX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CAEIX
CAEIX has 17.62% 1-year volatility. There are 195 mutual funds in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.99%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | 6.99% | 2.00B | Dec 2013 | CAEIX vs VMVFX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 7.00% | 2.00B | Dec 2013 | CAEIX vs VMNVX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Global Managed Vol... | 7.20% | — | Jul 2006 | CAEIX vs SVTAX | |
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | 7.53% | — | Sep 1990 | CAEIX vs MFWIX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Global Managed... | 7.57% | — | Jan 2016 | CAEIX vs SGMAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CAEIX
CAEIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.66%. There are 35 mutual funds in the Global Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.21%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Investment Tax-Managed Real Assets Fund | -5.21% | — | Jun 2019 | CAEIX vs RTXAX | |
| LSV Global Managed Volatility Fund | -5.76% | — | Jun 2014 | CAEIX vs LVAFX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Global Managed... | -5.88% | — | Jan 2016 | CAEIX vs SGMAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Global Managed Vol... | -5.99% | — | Jul 2006 | CAEIX vs SVTAX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -5.99% | — | Aug 2017 | CAEIX vs CSUAX |
Other Mutual Funds from Calvert Research and Management
The 10 most viewed Calvert Research and Management mutual funds shown here include CISIX, CSIEX, CGJIX and span 9 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvert US Large-Cap Core Responsible Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 61 | 11.92% | — | Jun 2000 | CAEIX vs CISIX | |
| Calvert Equity Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 2 | -6.60% | — | Aug 1987 | CAEIX vs CSIEX | |
| Calvert US Large-Cap Growth Responsible Index Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 35 | 8.64% | — | Jun 2015 | CAEIX vs CGJIX | |
| Calvert International Responsible Index Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 59 | 16.50% | — | Oct 2015 | CAEIX vs CDHIX | |
| Calvert Ultra-Short Duration Income Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 1.55% | — | Oct 2006 | CAEIX vs CULAX | |
| Calvert US Large-Cap Value Responsible Index Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 89 | 22.16% | — | Jun 2015 | CAEIX vs CFJIX | |
| Calvert Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 73 | 23.28% | — | Oct 2012 | CAEIX vs CVMIX | |
| Calvert Income Fund | Corporate Bonds | 27 | -0.15% | — | Oct 1982 | CAEIX vs CFICX | |
| Calvert High Yield Bond Fund | High Yield Bonds | 54 | 0.81% | — | Jul 2001 | CAEIX vs CYBIX | |
| Calvert Small/Mid-Cap Fund Class I | Small Cap Growth Equities | 5 | 7.82% | — | Jul 2011 | CAEIX vs CMCIX |
Often Compared With CAEIX
Investors most often compare CAEIX with ETIMX, SPY, MEGI. These 20 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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