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 231 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 Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2005 | CHUSX vs GWOAX | |
| GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | — | Nov 1996 | CHUSX vs GMGEX | |
| 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 Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shar... | 0.09% | 95.30B | Feb 2019 | CHUSX vs VTWAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CHUSX
CHUSX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 9. There are 216 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 | CHUSX vs LVAGX | |
| MainStay Epoch Global Equity Yield Fund | 93 | — | Dec 2005 | CHUSX vs EPSYX | |
| John Hancock Global Shareholder Yield Fund | 92 | — | Feb 2007 | CHUSX vs JGYIX | |
| Wasatch Global Value Fund Investor Class Shares | 91 | — | Sep 1996 | CHUSX vs FMIEX | |
| Polaris Global Value Fund | 91 | — | May 1998 | CHUSX vs PGVFX |
Top Performing CHUSX Alternatives (YTD)
CHUSX is at 8.24% YTD. There are 158 mutual funds in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 35.11%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price Global Technology Fund I Class | 35.11% | — | Nov 2016 | CHUSX vs PGTIX | |
| Oberweis Global Opportunities Fund | 25.41% | — | Jan 1987 | CHUSX vs OBEGX | |
| LSV Global Value Fund | 23.91% | — | Jun 2014 | CHUSX vs LVAGX | |
| Ariel Global Fund | 23.00% | — | Dec 2011 | CHUSX vs AGLOX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund Class N | 22.30% | — | — | CHUSX vs YFSNX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CHUSX
CHUSX has 20.20% 1-year volatility. There are 228 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 | CHUSX vs VMVFX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 7.00% | 2.00B | Dec 2013 | CHUSX vs VMNVX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Global Managed Vol... | 7.23% | — | Jul 2006 | CHUSX vs SVTAX | |
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | 7.54% | — | Sep 1990 | CHUSX vs MFWIX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Global Managed... | 7.60% | — | Jan 2016 | CHUSX vs SGMAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CHUSX
CHUSX has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.05%. There are 170 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 | |
| LSV Global Managed Volatility Fund | -5.76% | — | Jun 2014 | CHUSX vs LVAFX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Global Managed... | -5.88% | — | Jan 2016 | CHUSX vs SGMAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Global Managed Vol... | -5.99% | — | Jul 2006 | CHUSX vs SVTAX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -5.99% | — | Aug 2017 | CHUSX vs CSUAX |
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 Class I | Large Cap Growth Equities | 51 | 15.21% | — | Nov 1993 | CHUSX vs ALGRX | |
| Alger Focus Equity A Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 51 | 15.19% | — | Nov 1993 | CHUSX vs ALAFX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 34 | 12.92% | — | Dec 1996 | CHUSX vs ACAAX | |
| Alger Growth & Income Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 85 | 13.58% | — | Dec 1996 | CHUSX vs ALBAX | |
| Alger Large Cap Growth Portfolio Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 46 | 20.58% | — | Jan 1989 | CHUSX vs AAGOX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Portfolio | Large Cap Growth Equities | 36 | 12.83% | — | Jan 1995 | CHUSX vs ALVOX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 38 | 14.49% | — | Nov 1993 | CHUSX vs ALARX | |
| Alger Spectra Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 26 | 10.40% | — | Jul 1969 | CHUSX vs SPECX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Fund Class Z | Large Cap Growth Equities | 35 | 13.16% | — | Dec 2010 | CHUSX vs ACAZX | |
| Alger Weatherbie Specialized Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 9 | 7.39% | — | May 2002 | CHUSX vs ALMAX |
Often Compared With CHUSX
Investors most often compare CHUSX with IOO, ARTHX, FGIAX. These 20 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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