Calamos International Small Cap Growth Fund (CSGIX) Alternatives
Calamos International Small Cap Growth Fund (CSGIX) belongs to the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CSGIX. 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 CSGIX
CSGIX charges 2.67% annually. Among mutual funds in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CSGIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series International Small Cap Fund | 0.03% | Dec 3, 2009 | CSGIX vs FSTSX | |
| Fidelity SAI International Small Cap Index Fund | 0.10% | Jun 25, 2021 | CSGIX vs FSISX | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund... | 0.11% | Apr 2, 2009 | CSGIX vs VFSNX | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund... | 0.16% | Feb 7, 2019 | CSGIX vs VFSAX | |
| DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio | 0.36% | Aug 13, 2008 | CSGIX vs DFVQX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CSGIX
Among mutual funds in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund | 97 | Oct 31, 2013 | CSGIX vs KGGIX | |
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund Class A | 97 | Nov 1, 2013 | CSGIX vs KGGAX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund | 97 | Sep 27, 2021 | CSGIX vs HRIOX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund Investor... | 97 | Aug 11, 2023 | CSGIX vs HRIIX | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value Fund | 94 | Dec 3, 2019 | CSGIX vs AVDVX |
Top Performing CSGIX Alternatives (YTD)
CSGIX alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund | 7.56% | Jun 29, 2014 | CSGIX vs YASLX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund | 6.18% | Sep 27, 2021 | CSGIX vs HRIOX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund Investor... | 6.14% | Aug 11, 2023 | CSGIX vs HRIIX | |
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund | 4.70% | Oct 31, 2013 | CSGIX vs KGGIX | |
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund Class A | 4.60% | Nov 1, 2013 | CSGIX vs KGGAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CSGIX
CSGIX alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS International New Discovery Fund Class R6 | 12.10% | Jun 1, 2012 | CSGIX vs MIDLX | |
| MFS International New Discovery Fund | 12.11% | Oct 8, 1997 | CSGIX vs MWNIX | |
| AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund | 12.99% | Jun 29, 2014 | CSGIX vs YASLX | |
| Artisan International Explorer Fund | 13.06% | May 15, 2022 | CSGIX vs ARHBX | |
| Harding Loevner International Small Companies Port... | 13.26% | Mar 25, 2007 | CSGIX vs HLMSX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CSGIX
CSGIX alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan International Explorer Fund | -9.51% | May 15, 2022 | CSGIX vs ARHBX | |
| William Blair International Small Cap Growth Fund | -10.09% | Oct 31, 2005 | CSGIX vs WISIX | |
| Artisan International Small-Mid Fund | -10.10% | Dec 20, 2001 | CSGIX vs ARTJX | |
| AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund | -10.18% | Jun 29, 2014 | CSGIX vs YASLX | |
| Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund | -10.42% | Aug 31, 2015 | CSGIX vs GISOX |
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 | CSGIX vs CMNIX | ||
| Calamos Growth and Income Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 56 | -6.56% | Sep 21, 1988 | CSGIX vs CVTRX | |
| Calamos Phineus Long/Short Fund | Long-Short | 13 | -4.56% | Apr 4, 2016 | CSGIX vs CPLIX | |
| Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 29 | -9.64% | Mar 26, 2004 | CSGIX vs CSQ | |
| Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 79 | -4.77% | Mar 23, 2011 | CSGIX vs CTSIX | |
| Calamos Global Equity Fund | Global Equities | 47 | -5.78% | Feb 28, 2007 | CSGIX vs CIGEX | |
| Calamos High Income Opportunities Fund | High Yield Bonds | 85 | -0.47% | Aug 2, 1999 | CSGIX vs CHYDX | |
| Calamos Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -13.66% | Sep 4, 1990 | CSGIX vs CVGRX | |
| Calamos Hedged Equity Fund | Options Trading | 67 | -3.54% | Dec 30, 2014 | CSGIX vs CIHEX | |
| Calamos Convertible and High Income Closed Fund | Convertible Bonds | 69 | -2.05% | May 28, 2003 | CSGIX vs CHY |
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