Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund (CTSIX) Alternatives
Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund (CTSIX) belongs to the Small Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CTSIX. 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 CTSIX
CTSIX charges 1.05% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CTSIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | CTSIX vs FECGX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Institutional... | 0.06% | May 24, 2000 | CTSIX vs VSGIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Share... | 0.07% | Sep 27, 2011 | CTSIX vs VSGAX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutio... | 0.08% | May 25, 2011 | CTSIX vs VRTGX | |
| Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.19% | May 21, 1998 | CTSIX vs VISGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CTSIX
Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 91 | Dec 30, 2016 | CTSIX vs NEAIX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 90 | Sep 4, 2001 | CTSIX vs NEAGX | |
| Driehaus Micro Cap Growth Fund | 86 | Nov 18, 2013 | CTSIX vs DMCRX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 86 | Dec 29, 1995 | CTSIX vs OBMCX | |
| Hood River Small-Cap Growth Fund | 83 | Jan 2, 2003 | CTSIX vs HRSMX |
Top Performing CTSIX Alternatives (YTD)
CTSIX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 29.72% | Mar 20, 2000 | CTSIX vs KSCOX | |
| Kinetics Small Capital Opportunities Advisor Fund ... | 29.65% | Dec 31, 2001 | CTSIX vs KSOAX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 9.63% | Dec 30, 2016 | CTSIX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 9.51% | May 22, 2002 | CTSIX vs NESGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 8.96% | Dec 29, 1995 | CTSIX vs OBMCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CTSIX
CTSIX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | 17.35% | Nov 6, 1995 | CTSIX vs EMCAX | |
| Calvert Small/Mid-Cap Fund Class I | 19.19% | Jul 29, 2011 | CTSIX vs CMCIX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 19.58% | Jun 23, 1993 | CTSIX vs VLEOX | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund | 19.65% | Jun 28, 2006 | CTSIX vs PXQSX | |
| Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund | 19.66% | Jan 2, 1997 | CTSIX vs ETEGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CTSIX
CTSIX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | -10.15% | Nov 6, 1995 | CTSIX vs EMCAX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | -10.86% | Jun 23, 1993 | CTSIX vs VLEOX | |
| Ranger Micro Cap Fund | -11.77% | Jun 6, 2018 | CTSIX vs RFIMX | |
| Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio | -11.83% | Sep 1, 1994 | CTSIX vs SSCPX | |
| Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund | -12.46% | Sep 21, 1992 | CTSIX vs WRGCX |
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 | CTSIX vs CMNIX | ||
| Calamos Growth and Income Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 56 | -6.56% | Sep 21, 1988 | CTSIX vs CVTRX | |
| Calamos Phineus Long/Short Fund | Long-Short | 13 | -4.56% | Apr 4, 2016 | CTSIX vs CPLIX | |
| Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 29 | -9.64% | Mar 26, 2004 | CTSIX vs CSQ | |
| Calamos Global Equity Fund | Global Equities | 47 | -5.78% | Feb 28, 2007 | CTSIX vs CIGEX | |
| Calamos High Income Opportunities Fund | High Yield Bonds | 85 | -0.47% | Aug 2, 1999 | CTSIX vs CHYDX | |
| Calamos Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -13.66% | Sep 4, 1990 | CTSIX vs CVGRX | |
| Calamos Hedged Equity Fund | Options Trading | 67 | -3.54% | Dec 30, 2014 | CTSIX vs CIHEX | |
| Calamos Convertible and High Income Closed Fund | Convertible Bonds | 69 | -2.05% | May 28, 2003 | CTSIX vs CHY | |
| Calamos Convertible Fund | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | 84 | 0.22% | Jun 21, 1985 | CTSIX vs CCVIX |
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