First Eagle Fund of America (FEAMX) Alternatives
First Eagle Fund of America (FEAMX) 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 FEAMX. 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 FEAMX
FEAMX charges 1.65% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FEAMX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | FEAMX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | FEAMX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | FEAMX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | FEAMX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | FEAMX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FEAMX
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 | FEAMX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | FEAMX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | FEAMX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | FEAMX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | FEAMX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing FEAMX Alternatives (YTD)
FEAMX 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 | FEAMX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | FEAMX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | FEAMX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | FEAMX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | FEAMX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FEAMX
FEAMX 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 | FEAMX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | FEAMX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | FEAMX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | FEAMX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | FEAMX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FEAMX
FEAMX 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 | FEAMX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | FEAMX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | FEAMX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | FEAMX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | FEAMX vs GQEIX |
Other Mutual Funds from First Eagle
Most popular First Eagle mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Global Fund Class I | Global Equities | 86 | -0.43% | — | FEAMX vs SGIIX | |
| First Eagle Global Fund Class A | Global Equities | 85 | -0.50% | Jan 1, 1979 | FEAMX vs SGENX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | Precious Metals | 90 | 2.57% | Aug 30, 1993 | FEAMX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | Precious Metals, Commodities | 90 | 2.63% | Aug 31, 1993 | FEAMX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 89 | 1.35% | Aug 31, 1993 | FEAMX vs SGOVX | |
| First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Global Allocation | 93 | 2.85% | Apr 30, 2012 | FEAMX vs FEBIX | |
| First Eagle High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 3 | -0.97% | Nov 19, 2007 | FEAMX vs FEHIX | |
| First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 77 | -0.55% | Sep 3, 2001 | FEAMX vs FEVIX | |
| First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 71 | 3.36% | Apr 26, 2021 | FEAMX vs FESCX | |
| First Eagle Global Fund Class C | Global Allocation | 82 | -0.68% | Jan 1, 1979 | FEAMX vs FESGX |
Often Compared With FEAMX
What investors most often compare with FEAMX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class C | Precious Metals | 89 | 2.40% | May 15, 2003 | FEAMX vs FEGOX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | Precious Metals | 90 | 2.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | FEAMX vs FEURX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Total Stock Market Index Fu... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 45 | -6.74% | May 31, 2001 | FEAMX vs VITPX | |
| Castle Tandem Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 0 | -9.28% | Mar 15, 2019 | FEAMX vs TANDX |
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