First Eagle Gold Fund Class I (FEGIX) belongs to the Gold 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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FEGIX
FEGIX charges 0.96% annually. There are 10 mutual funds in the Gold 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 | FEGIX vs USG | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 0.48% | — | Jan 2018 | FEGIX vs CEF | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 0.54% | — | May 2013 | FEGIX vs FGPMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class Z | 0.60% | — | Dec 1985 | FEGIX vs FIJDX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 0.62% | — | Apr 2010 | FEGIX vs FGADX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FEGIX
FEGIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 23. There are 12 mutual funds in the Gold category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 35.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 35 | — | May 2013 | FEGIX vs FGPMX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 35 | — | Apr 2010 | FEGIX vs FGADX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | 34 | — | May 1969 | FEGIX vs FKRCX | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | 32 | — | Mar 2010 | FEGIX vs OCMAX | |
| VanEck International Investors Gold Fund | 32 | — | Feb 1956 | FEGIX vs INIVX |
Top Performing FEGIX Alternatives (YTD)
FEGIX is at -8.58% YTD. There are 8 mutual funds in the Gold category with higher YTD returns, going as high as -5.19%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCM Gold Atlas | -5.19% | — | Mar 2010 | FEGIX vs OCMAX | |
| OCM Gold Fund | -5.41% | — | Feb 1988 | FEGIX vs OCMGX | |
| VanEck International Investors Gold Fund | -5.56% | — | Feb 1956 | FEGIX vs INIVX | |
| USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund | -7.36% | — | Nov 2021 | FEGIX vs USG | |
| EuroPac Gold Fund | -7.80% | — | Jul 2013 | FEGIX vs EPGFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FEGIX
FEGIX has 40.25% 1-year volatility. There are 2 mutual funds in the Gold category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 24.67%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund | 24.67% | — | Nov 2021 | FEGIX vs USG | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 39.86% | — | Jan 2018 | FEGIX vs CEF | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 40.25% | — | Aug 1993 | FEGIX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 40.25% | — | Mar 2017 | FEGIX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class C | 40.25% | — | May 2003 | FEGIX vs FEGOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FEGIX
FEGIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -32.64%. There are 5 mutual funds in the Gold category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -24.86%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund | -24.86% | — | Nov 2021 | FEGIX vs USG | |
| EuroPac Gold Fund | -31.16% | — | Jul 2013 | FEGIX vs EPGFX | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | -31.28% | — | Mar 2010 | FEGIX vs OCMAX | |
| OCM Gold Fund | -31.36% | — | Feb 1988 | FEGIX vs OCMGX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | -32.62% | — | Mar 2017 | FEGIX vs FEURX |
Other Mutual Funds from First Eagle
The 10 most viewed First Eagle mutual funds shown here include SGIIX, SGENX, SGOIX and span 7 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Global Fund Class I | Global Equities | 53 | 6.31% | — | — | FEGIX vs SGIIX | |
| First Eagle Global Fund Class A | Global Equities | 52 | 6.18% | — | Jan 1979 | FEGIX vs SGENX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | Large Cap Blend Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 61 | 8.37% | — | — | FEGIX vs SGOIX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 60 | 8.23% | — | Aug 1993 | FEGIX vs SGOVX | |
| First Eagle High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 25 | 3.80% | — | Nov 2007 | FEGIX vs FEHIX | |
| First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Global Allocation | 67 | 8.06% | — | Apr 2012 | FEGIX vs FEBIX | |
| First Eagle Global Fund Class C | Global Allocation | 47 | 5.76% | — | Jan 1979 | FEGIX vs FESGX | |
| First Eagle Fund of America | Large Cap Blend Equities | 51 | 7.70% | — | Mar 1998 | FEGIX vs FEAMX | |
| First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 83 | 28.34% | — | Apr 2021 | FEGIX vs FESCX | |
| First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 37 | 3.61% | — | Sep 2001 | FEGIX vs FEVIX |
Often Compared With FEGIX
Investors most often compare FEGIX with FGDL, IAU, PCRIX. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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