First Eagle Gold Fund Class I (FEGIX) Alternatives
First Eagle Gold Fund Class I (FEGIX) 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 FEGIX. 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 FEGIX
FEGIX charges 0.96% annually. Among mutual funds in the Precious Metals category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FEGIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 0.48% | Jan 16, 2018 | FEGIX vs CEF | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 0.54% | May 1, 2013 | FEGIX vs FGPMX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 0.62% | Apr 30, 2010 | FEGIX vs FGADX | |
| American Century Global Gold Fund | 0.65% | Aug 16, 1988 | FEGIX vs BGEIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class I | 0.76% | Dec 12, 2006 | FEGIX vs FGDIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FEGIX
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 | 95 | Jan 7, 1986 | FEGIX vs MIDSX | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | 94 | Mar 31, 2010 | FEGIX vs OCMAX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | 94 | May 18, 1969 | FEGIX vs FKRCX | |
| OCM Gold Fund | 94 | Feb 3, 1988 | FEGIX vs OCMGX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 94 | Apr 30, 2010 | FEGIX vs FGADX |
Top Performing FEGIX Alternatives (YTD)
FEGIX alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 4.19% | Jan 16, 2018 | FEGIX vs CEF | |
| Midas Fund | 3.72% | Jan 7, 1986 | FEGIX vs MIDSX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 2.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | FEGIX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 2.57% | Aug 30, 1993 | FEGIX vs SGGDX | |
| VanEck International Investors Gold Fund | 2.42% | Feb 9, 1956 | FEGIX vs INIVX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FEGIX
FEGIX 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 | FEGIX vs CEF | |
| EuroPac Gold Fund | 38.55% | Jul 18, 2013 | FEGIX vs EPGFX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 38.58% | Mar 1, 2017 | FEGIX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 38.59% | Aug 30, 1993 | FEGIX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class C | 38.59% | May 15, 2003 | FEGIX vs FEGOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FEGIX
FEGIX 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 R6 | -26.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | FEGIX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | -26.67% | Aug 30, 1993 | FEGIX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class C | -26.69% | May 15, 2003 | FEGIX vs FEGOX | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | -26.77% | Jan 16, 2018 | FEGIX vs CEF | |
| OCM Gold Fund | -27.33% | Feb 3, 1988 | FEGIX vs OCMGX |
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% | — | FEGIX vs SGIIX | |
| First Eagle Global Fund Class A | Global Equities | 85 | -0.50% | Jan 1, 1979 | FEGIX vs SGENX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | Large Cap Blend Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 89 | 1.44% | — | FEGIX vs SGOIX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 89 | 1.35% | Aug 31, 1993 | FEGIX vs SGOVX | |
| First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Global Allocation | 93 | 2.85% | Apr 30, 2012 | FEGIX vs FEBIX | |
| First Eagle High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 3 | -0.97% | Nov 19, 2007 | FEGIX vs FEHIX | |
| First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 77 | -0.55% | Sep 3, 2001 | FEGIX vs FEVIX | |
| First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 71 | 3.36% | Apr 26, 2021 | FEGIX vs FESCX | |
| First Eagle Fund of America | Large Cap Blend Equities | 70 | -2.22% | Mar 2, 1998 | FEGIX vs FEAMX | |
| First Eagle Global Fund Class C | Global Allocation | 82 | -0.68% | Jan 1, 1979 | FEGIX vs FESGX |
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