First Eagle Gold Fund Class C (FEGOX) 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 FEGOX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FEGOX
FEGOX charges 1.91% annually. There are 20 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 | FEGOX vs USG | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 0.48% | — | Jan 2018 | FEGOX vs CEF | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 0.54% | — | May 2013 | FEGOX vs FGPMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class Z | 0.60% | — | Dec 1985 | FEGOX vs FIJDX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 0.62% | — | Apr 2010 | FEGOX vs FGADX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FEGOX
FEGOX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 19. There are 16 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 | FEGOX vs FGPMX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 35 | — | Apr 2010 | FEGOX vs FGADX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | 34 | — | May 1969 | FEGOX vs FKRCX | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | 29 | — | Mar 2010 | FEGOX vs OCMAX | |
| VanEck International Investors Gold Fund | 29 | — | Feb 1956 | FEGOX vs INIVX |
Top Performing FEGOX Alternatives (YTD)
FEGOX is at -3.45% YTD. There are 16 mutual funds in the Gold category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 0.65%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck International Investors Gold Fund | 0.65% | — | Feb 1956 | FEGOX vs INIVX | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | 0.32% | — | Mar 2010 | FEGOX vs OCMAX | |
| OCM Gold Fund | 0.07% | — | Feb 1988 | FEGOX vs OCMGX | |
| EuroPac Gold Fund | -1.62% | — | Jul 2013 | FEGOX vs EPGFX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | -1.71% | — | May 2013 | FEGOX vs FGPMX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FEGOX
FEGOX has 39.83% 1-year volatility. There are 2 mutual funds in the Gold category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 24.33%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund | 24.33% | — | Nov 2021 | FEGOX vs USG | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 39.22% | — | Jan 2018 | FEGOX vs CEF | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 39.83% | — | Aug 1993 | FEGOX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 39.83% | — | Aug 1993 | FEGOX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 39.83% | — | Mar 2017 | FEGOX vs FEURX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FEGOX
FEGOX has a 1-year max drawdown of -32.53%. There are 8 mutual funds in the Gold category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -22.96%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund | -22.96% | — | Nov 2021 | FEGOX vs USG | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | -30.21% | — | Jan 2018 | FEGOX vs CEF | |
| EuroPac Gold Fund | -30.77% | — | Jul 2013 | FEGOX vs EPGFX | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | -31.28% | — | Mar 2010 | FEGOX vs OCMAX | |
| OCM Gold Fund | -31.36% | — | Feb 1988 | FEGOX vs OCMGX |
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 | 43 | 4.91% | — | — | FEGOX vs SGIIX | |
| First Eagle Global Fund Class A | Global Equities | 42 | 4.80% | — | Jan 1979 | FEGOX vs SGENX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | Large Cap Blend Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 51 | 7.79% | — | — | FEGOX vs SGOIX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 50 | 7.67% | — | Aug 1993 | FEGOX vs SGOVX | |
| First Eagle High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 12 | 3.15% | — | Nov 2007 | FEGOX vs FEHIX | |
| First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Global Allocation | 60 | 7.17% | — | Apr 2012 | FEGOX vs FEBIX | |
| First Eagle Global Fund Class C | Global Allocation | 39 | 4.42% | — | Jan 1979 | FEGOX vs FESGX | |
| First Eagle Fund of America | Large Cap Blend Equities | 46 | 4.88% | — | Mar 1998 | FEGOX vs FEAMX | |
| First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 89 | 30.84% | — | Apr 2021 | FEGOX vs FESCX | |
| First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 28 | 0.88% | — | Sep 2001 | FEGOX vs FEVIX |
Often Compared With FEGOX
Investors most often compare FEGOX with FSAGX, OPGSX, GOLDX. These 14 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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