Alger Global Focus Fund (CHUSX) 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 CHUSX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CHUSX
CHUSX charges 1.50% annually. There are 227 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 | CHUSX vs GMGEX | |
| GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2005 | CHUSX vs GWOAX | |
| State Street Global All Cap Equity ex-U.S. Index F... | 0.07% | — | Sep 2014 | CHUSX vs SSGLX | |
| USAA Cornerstone Equity Fund | 0.09% | — | Jun 2012 | CHUSX vs UCEQX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 0.14% | 2.00B | Dec 2013 | CHUSX vs VMNVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CHUSX
CHUSX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 12. There are 200 mutual funds in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSV Global Value Fund | 96 | — | Jun 2014 | CHUSX vs LVAGX | |
| Vanguard Global Capital Cycles Fund | 95 | 3.90B | May 1984 | CHUSX vs VGPMX | |
| GMO Climate Change Fund | 93 | — | Apr 2017 | CHUSX vs GCCHX | |
| MainStay Epoch Global Equity Yield Fund | 92 | — | Dec 2005 | CHUSX vs EPSYX | |
| John Hancock Global Shareholder Yield Fund | 92 | — | Feb 2007 | CHUSX vs JGYIX |
Top Performing CHUSX Alternatives (YTD)
CHUSX is at 9.91% YTD. There are 122 mutual funds in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 28.94%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberweis Global Opportunities Fund | 28.94% | — | Jan 1987 | CHUSX vs OBEGX | |
| GMO Climate Change Fund | 28.83% | — | Apr 2017 | CHUSX vs GCCHX | |
| LSV Global Value Fund | 25.25% | — | Jun 2014 | CHUSX vs LVAGX | |
| Ariel Global Fund | 24.67% | — | Dec 2011 | CHUSX vs AGLOX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Stock Fund | 23.78% | — | Dec 1995 | CHUSX vs PRGSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CHUSX
CHUSX has 18.39% 1-year volatility. There are 225 mutual funds in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.81%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | 6.81% | 2.00B | Dec 2013 | CHUSX vs VMVFX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 6.83% | 2.00B | Dec 2013 | CHUSX vs VMNVX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Global Managed Vol... | 7.21% | — | Jul 2006 | CHUSX vs SVTAX | |
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | 7.38% | — | Sep 1990 | CHUSX vs MFWIX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Global Managed... | 7.62% | — | Jan 2016 | CHUSX vs SGMAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CHUSX
CHUSX has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.05%. There are 169 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 | CHUSX vs RTXAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund | -5.24% | — | Jun 2021 | CHUSX vs GQFPX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Equity Fund | -5.37% | — | Mar 2019 | CHUSX vs GQRPX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Equity Fund Institutio... | -5.40% | — | Mar 2019 | CHUSX vs GQRIX | |
| LSV Global Managed Volatility Fund | -5.76% | — | Jun 2014 | CHUSX vs LVAFX |
Other Mutual Funds from Alger
The 10 most viewed Alger mutual funds shown here include ALGRX, ALAFX, ACAAX and span 3 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alger Focus Equity Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 57 | 17.14% | — | Nov 1993 | CHUSX vs ALGRX | |
| Alger Focus Equity A Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 57 | 17.12% | — | Nov 1993 | CHUSX vs ALAFX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | 15.50% | — | Dec 1996 | CHUSX vs ACAAX | |
| Alger Growth & Income Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 89 | 13.85% | — | Dec 1996 | CHUSX vs ALBAX | |
| Alger Large Cap Growth Portfolio Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 48 | 22.75% | — | Jan 1989 | CHUSX vs AAGOX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Portfolio | Large Cap Growth Equities | 43 | 14.92% | — | Jan 1995 | CHUSX vs ALVOX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 46 | 16.87% | — | Nov 1993 | CHUSX vs ALARX | |
| Alger Spectra Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 32 | 13.50% | — | Jul 1969 | CHUSX vs SPECX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Fund Class Z | Large Cap Growth Equities | 42 | 15.70% | — | Dec 2010 | CHUSX vs ACAZX | |
| Alger Weatherbie Specialized Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 8 | 4.73% | — | May 2002 | CHUSX vs ALMAX |
Often Compared With CHUSX
Investors most often compare CHUSX with IOO, ARTHX, FGIAX. These 14 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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