Allspring Precious Metals Fund (EKWAX) belongs to the Precious Metals category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with EKWAX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EKWAX
EKWAX charges 1.09% annually. There are 12 mutual funds in the Precious Metals category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund | 0.45% | — | Nov 2021 | EKWAX vs USG | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 0.48% | — | Jan 2018 | EKWAX vs CEF | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 0.54% | — | May 2013 | EKWAX vs FGPMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class Z | 0.60% | — | Dec 1985 | EKWAX vs FIJDX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 0.62% | — | Apr 2010 | EKWAX vs FGADX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EKWAX
EKWAX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 21. There are 15 mutual funds in the Precious Metals category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 46.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Global Investors World Precious Minerals Fund | 46 | — | Nov 1985 | EKWAX vs UNWPX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 35 | — | May 2013 | EKWAX vs FGPMX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 35 | — | Apr 2010 | EKWAX vs FGADX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | 34 | — | May 1969 | EKWAX vs FKRCX | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | 29 | — | Mar 2010 | EKWAX vs OCMAX |
Top Performing EKWAX Alternatives (YTD)
EKWAX is at -4.43% YTD. There are 21 mutual funds in the Precious Metals category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 7.34%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Global Investors World Precious Minerals Fund | 7.34% | — | Nov 1985 | EKWAX vs UNWPX | |
| VanEck International Investors Gold Fund | 0.65% | — | Feb 1956 | EKWAX vs INIVX | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | 0.32% | — | Mar 2010 | EKWAX vs OCMAX | |
| OCM Gold Fund | 0.07% | — | Feb 1988 | EKWAX vs OCMGX | |
| Midas Fund | -0.86% | — | Jan 1986 | EKWAX vs MIDSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EKWAX
EKWAX has 45.62% 1-year volatility. There are 22 mutual funds in the Precious Metals category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 24.33%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund | 24.33% | — | Nov 2021 | EKWAX vs USG | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 39.22% | — | Jan 2018 | EKWAX vs CEF | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 39.83% | — | Aug 1993 | EKWAX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 39.83% | — | Aug 1993 | EKWAX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 39.83% | — | Mar 2017 | EKWAX vs FEURX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EKWAX
EKWAX has a 1-year max drawdown of -35.67%. There are 21 mutual funds in the Precious Metals category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -22.96%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund | -22.96% | — | Nov 2021 | EKWAX vs USG | |
| U.S. Global Investors World Precious Minerals Fund | -29.02% | — | Nov 1985 | EKWAX vs UNWPX | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | -30.21% | — | Jan 2018 | EKWAX vs CEF | |
| EuroPac Gold Fund | -30.77% | — | Jul 2013 | EKWAX vs EPGFX | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | -31.28% | — | Mar 2010 | EKWAX vs OCMAX |
Other Mutual Funds from Allspring Global Investments
The 10 most viewed Allspring Global Investments mutual funds shown here include EKBAX, WFMIX, SSHIX and span 8 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Diversified Capital Builder Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 95 | 38.34% | — | Jan 1998 | EKWAX vs EKBAX | |
| Allspring Special Mid Cap Value Fund Class I | Mid Cap Value Equities | 26 | 10.92% | — | — | EKWAX vs WFMIX | |
| Allspring Short-Term Bond Plus Fund | Short-Term Bond | 79 | 0.61% | — | Aug 1999 | EKWAX vs SSHIX | |
| Allspring Ultra Short-Term Income Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 98 | 1.38% | — | Aug 1999 | EKWAX vs SADIX | |
| Allspring Premier Large Company Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 13 | 6.79% | — | Jan 1998 | EKWAX vs EKJAX | |
| Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 21 | 13.28% | — | May 1993 | EKWAX vs ESPAX | |
| Allspring Disciplined U.S. Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 70 | 10.52% | — | Feb 1990 | EKWAX vs EVSAX | |
| Allspring Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 13 | 9.16% | — | Feb 2000 | EKWAX vs SENAX | |
| Allspring Small Company Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 51 | 18.70% | — | Jan 2002 | EKWAX vs SCVAX | |
| Allspring Index Asset Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 57 | 5.76% | — | Nov 1986 | EKWAX vs SFAAX |
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