First Eagle Gold Fund Class C (FEGOX) Alternatives
First Eagle Gold Fund Class C (FEGOX) 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 FEGOX. 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 FEGOX
FEGOX charges 1.91% annually. Among mutual funds in the Precious Metals category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FEGOX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 0.48% | Jan 16, 2018 | FEGOX vs CEF | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 0.54% | May 1, 2013 | FEGOX vs FGPMX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 0.62% | Apr 30, 2010 | FEGOX vs FGADX | |
| American Century Global Gold Fund | 0.65% | Aug 16, 1988 | FEGOX vs BGEIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class I | 0.76% | Dec 12, 2006 | FEGOX vs FGDIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FEGOX
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 | FEGOX vs MIDSX | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | 94 | Mar 31, 2010 | FEGOX vs OCMAX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | 94 | May 18, 1969 | FEGOX vs FKRCX | |
| OCM Gold Fund | 94 | Feb 3, 1988 | FEGOX vs OCMGX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 94 | Apr 30, 2010 | FEGOX vs FGADX |
Top Performing FEGOX Alternatives (YTD)
FEGOX 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 | FEGOX vs CEF | |
| Midas Fund | 3.72% | Jan 7, 1986 | FEGOX vs MIDSX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 2.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | FEGOX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 2.63% | Aug 31, 1993 | FEGOX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 2.57% | Aug 30, 1993 | FEGOX vs SGGDX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FEGOX
FEGOX 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 | FEGOX vs CEF | |
| EuroPac Gold Fund | 38.55% | Jul 18, 2013 | FEGOX vs EPGFX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 38.58% | Mar 1, 2017 | FEGOX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 38.59% | Aug 30, 1993 | FEGOX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 38.59% | Aug 31, 1993 | FEGOX vs FEGIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FEGOX
FEGOX 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 | FEGOX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | -26.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | FEGOX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | -26.67% | Aug 30, 1993 | FEGOX vs SGGDX | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | -26.77% | Jan 16, 2018 | FEGOX vs CEF | |
| OCM Gold Fund | -27.33% | Feb 3, 1988 | FEGOX 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% | — | FEGOX vs SGIIX | |
| First Eagle Global Fund Class A | Global Equities | 85 | -0.50% | Jan 1, 1979 | FEGOX vs SGENX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | Large Cap Blend Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 89 | 1.44% | — | FEGOX vs SGOIX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 89 | 1.35% | Aug 31, 1993 | FEGOX vs SGOVX | |
| First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Global Allocation | 93 | 2.85% | Apr 30, 2012 | FEGOX vs FEBIX | |
| First Eagle High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 3 | -0.97% | Nov 19, 2007 | FEGOX vs FEHIX | |
| First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 77 | -0.55% | Sep 3, 2001 | FEGOX vs FEVIX | |
| First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 71 | 3.36% | Apr 26, 2021 | FEGOX vs FESCX | |
| First Eagle Fund of America | Large Cap Blend Equities | 70 | -2.22% | Mar 2, 1998 | FEGOX vs FEAMX | |
| First Eagle Global Fund Class C | Global Allocation | 82 | -0.68% | Jan 1, 1979 | FEGOX vs FESGX |
Often Compared With FEGOX
What investors most often compare with FEGOX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Select Gold Portfolio | Precious Metals | 90 | 1.81% | Dec 15, 1985 | FEGOX vs FSAGX | |
| Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund | Precious Metals | 92 | 0.44% | Jul 18, 1983 | FEGOX vs OPGSX | |
| Gabelli Gold Fund | Precious Metals | 93 | -0.94% | Jul 10, 1994 | FEGOX vs GOLDX | |
| VanEck International Investors Gold Fund | Precious Metals | 93 | 2.42% | Feb 9, 1956 | FEGOX vs INIVX | |
| Rydex Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 90 | 1.40% | Nov 30, 1993 | FEGOX vs RYPMX | |
| U.S. Global Investors Gold & Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 91 | -3.65% | Jun 30, 1974 | FEGOX vs USERX | |
| Allspring Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 93 | 1.81% | Jan 19, 1998 | FEGOX vs EKWAX | |
| Sprott Gold Equity Fund | Precious Metals | 93 | -1.26% | Jun 28, 1998 | FEGOX vs SGDLX | |
| U.S. Global Investors World Precious Minerals Fund | Precious Metals | 90 | -6.08% | Nov 26, 1985 | FEGOX vs UNWPX | |
| USAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund | Precious Metals | 90 | -0.46% | Aug 14, 1984 | FEGOX vs USAGX |
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