Calamos Global Equity Fund (CIGEX) Alternatives
Calamos Global Equity Fund (CIGEX) 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 CIGEX. 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 CIGEX
CIGEX charges 1.15% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CIGEX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Nov 25, 1996 | CIGEX vs GMGEX | |
| GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Jun 15, 2005 | CIGEX vs GWOAX | |
| State Street Global All Cap Equity ex-U.S. Index F... | 0.07% | Sep 17, 2014 | CIGEX vs SSGLX | |
| USAA Cornerstone Equity Fund | 0.09% | Jun 7, 2012 | CIGEX vs UCEQX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 0.14% | Dec 12, 2013 | CIGEX vs VMNVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CIGEX
Among mutual funds in the Global 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 Global Capital Cycles Fund | 97 | May 23, 1984 | CIGEX vs VGPMX | |
| Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund | 94 | May 30, 2007 | CIGEX vs CAEIX | |
| GMO Climate Change Fund | 94 | Apr 4, 2017 | CIGEX vs GCCHX | |
| Artisan Global Equity Fund | 93 | Mar 28, 2010 | CIGEX vs ARTHX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 93 | — | CIGEX vs GLIFX |
Top Performing CIGEX Alternatives (YTD)
CIGEX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Investment Tax-Managed Real Assets Fund | 11.49% | Jun 9, 2019 | CIGEX vs RTXAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund | 9.67% | Jun 29, 2021 | CIGEX vs GQFPX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 9.53% | Dec 17, 2007 | CIGEX vs FGIAX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 8.35% | Aug 28, 2017 | CIGEX vs CSUAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Equity Fund Institutio... | 7.75% | Mar 29, 2019 | CIGEX vs GQRIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CIGEX
CIGEX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | 8.85% | Sep 4, 1990 | CIGEX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | 10.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | CIGEX vs VMVFX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 10.05% | Dec 12, 2013 | CIGEX vs VMNVX | |
| MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund | 10.51% | Dec 4, 2013 | CIGEX vs MVGIX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 10.71% | — | CIGEX vs GLIFX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CIGEX
CIGEX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | -6.85% | Sep 4, 1990 | CIGEX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | -7.93% | Dec 12, 2013 | CIGEX vs VMNVX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | -7.96% | Dec 12, 2013 | CIGEX vs VMVFX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -7.98% | Aug 28, 2017 | CIGEX vs CSUAX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -8.29% | Dec 17, 2007 | CIGEX vs FGIAX |
Other Mutual Funds from Calamos
Most popular Calamos mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos Market Neutral Income Fund Institutional C... | 90 | -0.07% | May 10, 2000 | CIGEX vs CMNIX | ||
| Calamos Growth and Income Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 56 | -6.56% | Sep 21, 1988 | CIGEX vs CVTRX | |
| Calamos Phineus Long/Short Fund | Long-Short | 13 | -4.56% | Apr 4, 2016 | CIGEX vs CPLIX | |
| Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 29 | -9.64% | Mar 26, 2004 | CIGEX vs CSQ | |
| Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 79 | -4.77% | Mar 23, 2011 | CIGEX vs CTSIX | |
| Calamos High Income Opportunities Fund | High Yield Bonds | 85 | -0.47% | Aug 2, 1999 | CIGEX vs CHYDX | |
| Calamos Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -13.66% | Sep 4, 1990 | CIGEX vs CVGRX | |
| Calamos Hedged Equity Fund | Options Trading | 67 | -3.54% | Dec 30, 2014 | CIGEX vs CIHEX | |
| Calamos Convertible and High Income Closed Fund | Convertible Bonds | 69 | -2.05% | May 28, 2003 | CIGEX vs CHY | |
| Calamos Convertible Fund | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | 84 | 0.22% | Jun 21, 1985 | CIGEX vs CCVIX |
Often Compared With CIGEX
What investors most often compare with CIGEX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
Compare CIGEX with Any Fund or Stock
Compare CIGEX with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.