Franklin U.S. Core Equity (IU) Fund Advisor (FCEUX) Alternatives
Franklin U.S. Core Equity (IU) Fund Advisor (FCEUX) belongs to the Large Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FCEUX. 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 FCEUX
FCEUX charges 0.00% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FCEUX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | FCEUX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | FCEUX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | FCEUX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | FCEUX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index II Portfolio | 0.02% | Aug 11, 2014 | FCEUX vs SSEYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FCEUX
Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend 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 PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 93 | Nov 12, 2001 | FCEUX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | FCEUX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | FCEUX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | FCEUX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | FCEUX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing FCEUX Alternatives (YTD)
FCEUX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | 9.81% | Sep 28, 2018 | FCEUX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | FCEUX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | FCEUX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | FCEUX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | FCEUX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FCEUX
FCEUX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.63% | Jun 28, 2013 | FCEUX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | FCEUX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | FCEUX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | FCEUX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | FCEUX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FCEUX
FCEUX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | Jun 28, 2013 | FCEUX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | FCEUX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | FCEUX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | FCEUX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | FCEUX vs GQEIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Franklin Templeton
Most popular Franklin Templeton mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin DynaTech Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -15.24% | Jan 2, 1968 | FCEUX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 94 | -2.21% | May 18, 1969 | FCEUX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 82 | 2.15% | — | FCEUX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -8.53% | Apr 1, 1948 | FCEUX vs FKGRX | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -4.58% | Jan 14, 1987 | FCEUX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 42 | 20.88% | Jun 10, 2011 | FCEUX vs EMO | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -12.79% | Aug 29, 1997 | FCEUX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 18 | -10.22% | Oct 24, 1983 | FCEUX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 86 | 2.21% | Aug 28, 1997 | FCEUX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -6.24% | Mar 10, 1970 | FCEUX vs SHAPX |
Often Compared With FCEUX
What investors most often compare with FCEUX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 Index | 74 | -4.63% | — | FCEUX vs ^GSPC | ||
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Fund Class A | Large Cap Blend Equities | 86 | -3.91% | Jan 2, 1990 | FCEUX vs PAGDX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Total Stock Market Index Fu... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 45 | -6.74% | May 31, 2001 | FCEUX vs VITPX |
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