Allspring Precious Metals Fund (EKWAX) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to EKWAX
EKWAX charges 1.09% annually. Among mutual funds in the Precious Metals category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EKWAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 0.48% | Jan 16, 2018 | EKWAX vs CEF | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 0.54% | May 1, 2013 | EKWAX vs FGPMX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 0.62% | Apr 30, 2010 | EKWAX vs FGADX | |
| American Century Global Gold Fund | 0.65% | Aug 16, 1988 | EKWAX vs BGEIX | |
| Fidelity Select Gold Portfolio | 0.76% | Dec 15, 1985 | EKWAX vs FSAGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EKWAX
Among mutual funds in the Precious Metals 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midas Fund | 96 | Jan 7, 1986 | EKWAX vs MIDSX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | 95 | May 18, 1969 | EKWAX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 95 | Apr 30, 2010 | EKWAX vs FGADX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 95 | May 1, 2013 | EKWAX vs FGPMX | |
| OCM Gold Fund | 95 | Feb 3, 1988 | EKWAX vs OCMGX |
Top Performing EKWAX Alternatives (YTD)
EKWAX alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midas Fund | 11.46% | Jan 7, 1986 | EKWAX vs MIDSX | |
| VanEck International Investors Gold Fund | 9.59% | Feb 9, 1956 | EKWAX vs INIVX | |
| Fidelity Select Gold Portfolio | 9.10% | Dec 15, 1985 | EKWAX vs FSAGX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class I | 9.09% | Dec 12, 2006 | EKWAX vs FGDIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 9.01% | Mar 1, 2017 | EKWAX vs FEURX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EKWAX
EKWAX alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 37.38% | Jan 16, 2018 | EKWAX vs CEF | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class C | 38.96% | May 15, 2003 | EKWAX vs FEGOX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 38.96% | Mar 1, 2017 | EKWAX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 38.96% | Aug 30, 1993 | EKWAX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 38.97% | Aug 31, 1993 | EKWAX vs FEGIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EKWAX
EKWAX alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | -26.66% | Aug 31, 1993 | EKWAX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | -26.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | EKWAX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | -26.67% | Aug 30, 1993 | EKWAX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class C | -26.69% | May 15, 2003 | EKWAX vs FEGOX | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | -26.77% | Jan 16, 2018 | EKWAX vs CEF |
Other Mutual Funds from Allspring Global Investments
Most popular Allspring Global Investments mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Diversified Capital Builder Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 92 | 7.46% | Jan 19, 1998 | EKWAX vs EKBAX | |
| Allspring Special Mid Cap Value Fund Class I | Mid Cap Value Equities | 29 | 3.16% | — | EKWAX vs WFMIX | |
| Allspring Short-Term Bond Plus Fund | Short-Term Bond | 98 | 0.21% | Aug 31, 1999 | EKWAX vs SSHIX | |
| Allspring Premier Large Company Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -9.45% | Jan 20, 1998 | EKWAX vs EKJAX | |
| Allspring Ultra Short-Term Income Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.33% | Aug 31, 1999 | EKWAX vs SADIX | |
| Allspring Disciplined U.S. Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 66 | -3.97% | Feb 28, 1990 | EKWAX vs EVSAX | |
| Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 8 | -0.14% | May 7, 1993 | EKWAX vs ESPAX | |
| Allspring Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 41 | -5.13% | Feb 24, 2000 | EKWAX vs SENAX | |
| Allspring Small Company Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 38 | 6.99% | Jan 31, 2002 | EKWAX vs SCVAX | |
| Allspring Opportunity Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 15 | -5.97% | Feb 24, 2000 | EKWAX vs SOPVX |
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