First Eagle Global Fund Class C (FESGX) Alternatives
First Eagle Global Fund Class C (FESGX) belongs to the Global Allocation category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FESGX. 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 FESGX
FESGX charges 1.86% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Allocation category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FESGX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Implementation Fund | 0.02% | Feb 29, 2012 | FESGX vs GIMFX | |
| Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio | 0.19% | Jan 1, 1998 | FESGX vs GGSIX | |
| Voya Global Perspectives Portfolio | 0.20% | Apr 30, 2013 | FESGX vs IPIRX | |
| MH Elite Select Portfolio of Funds Fund | 0.21% | Apr 5, 2006 | FESGX vs MHESX | |
| Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund - Moderate | 0.25% | Dec 29, 2005 | FESGX vs JNSMX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FESGX
Among mutual funds in the Global Allocation 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund | 98 | Dec 23, 2002 | FESGX vs TIBAX | |
| Hartford Real Asset Fund | 97 | May 27, 2010 | FESGX vs HRLYX | |
| GMO Benchmark-Free Fund | 97 | Jun 14, 2011 | FESGX vs GBFFX | |
| GMO Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | 96 | Jul 22, 2003 | FESGX vs GBMFX | |
| GMO Implementation Fund | 96 | Feb 29, 2012 | FESGX vs GIMFX |
Top Performing FESGX Alternatives (YTD)
FESGX alternatives from the Global Allocation category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Absolute Return Fund | 14.79% | Feb 29, 2012 | FESGX vs WARAX | |
| Hartford Real Asset Fund | 10.68% | May 27, 2010 | FESGX vs HRLYX | |
| Wilmington Real Asset Fund | 10.27% | Jun 30, 2003 | FESGX vs WMRIX | |
| Cohen & Steers Real Assets Fund Inc | 10.26% | Jan 30, 2012 | FESGX vs RAPZX | |
| Principal Diversified Real Asset Fund | 9.23% | Mar 15, 2010 | FESGX vs PDRDX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FESGX
FESGX alternatives from the Global Allocation category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund | 4.95% | Dec 10, 2017 | FESGX vs PFADX | |
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund Class I | 5.78% | Mar 24, 2011 | FESGX vs LFMIX | |
| MH Elite Income Fund of Funds | 6.46% | Aug 14, 2011 | FESGX vs MHEIX | |
| Principal Diversified Select Real Asset Fund | 6.83% | Jul 2, 2019 | FESGX vs PDSYX | |
| Nuveen Real Asset Income Fund | 6.94% | Sep 12, 2011 | FESGX vs NRIIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FESGX
FESGX alternatives from the Global Allocation category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund Class I | -3.08% | Mar 24, 2011 | FESGX vs LFMIX | |
| PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund | -4.21% | Dec 10, 2017 | FESGX vs PFADX | |
| MH Elite Income Fund of Funds | -4.54% | Aug 14, 2011 | FESGX vs MHEIX | |
| Allspring Absolute Return Fund | -5.06% | Feb 29, 2012 | FESGX vs WARAX | |
| Principal Diversified Select Real Asset Fund | -5.32% | Jul 2, 2019 | FESGX vs PDSYX |
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% | — | FESGX vs SGIIX | |
| First Eagle Global Fund Class A | Global Equities | 85 | -0.50% | Jan 1, 1979 | FESGX vs SGENX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | Precious Metals | 90 | 2.57% | Aug 30, 1993 | FESGX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | Precious Metals, Commodities | 90 | 2.63% | Aug 31, 1993 | FESGX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | Large Cap Blend Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 89 | 1.44% | — | FESGX vs SGOIX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 89 | 1.35% | Aug 31, 1993 | FESGX vs SGOVX | |
| First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Global Allocation | 93 | 2.85% | Apr 30, 2012 | FESGX vs FEBIX | |
| First Eagle High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 3 | -0.97% | Nov 19, 2007 | FESGX vs FEHIX | |
| First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 77 | -0.55% | Sep 3, 2001 | FESGX vs FEVIX | |
| First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 71 | 3.36% | Apr 26, 2021 | FESGX vs FESCX |
Often Compared With FESGX
What investors most often compare with FESGX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | Volatility Hedged Equity, Dividend | 95 | 10.54% | Jul 27, 2016 | FESGX vs LVHI | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | Precious Metals | 90 | 2.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | FESGX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Fund of America | Large Cap Blend Equities | 70 | -2.22% | Mar 2, 1998 | FESGX vs FEAMX | |
| Franklin International Core Dividend Tilt Index ET... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 84 | 2.64% | Jun 1, 2016 | FESGX vs DIVI | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class C | Precious Metals | 89 | 2.40% | May 15, 2003 | FESGX vs FEGOX |
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