First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 (FEURX) Alternatives
First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 (FEURX) 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 FEURX. 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 FEURX
FEURX charges 0.81% annually. Among mutual funds in the Precious Metals category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FEURX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 0.48% | Jan 16, 2018 | FEURX vs CEF | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 0.54% | May 1, 2013 | FEURX vs FGPMX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 0.62% | Apr 30, 2010 | FEURX vs FGADX | |
| American Century Global Gold Fund | 0.65% | Aug 16, 1988 | FEURX vs BGEIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class I | 0.76% | Dec 12, 2006 | FEURX vs FGDIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FEURX
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 | FEURX vs MIDSX | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | 94 | Mar 31, 2010 | FEURX vs OCMAX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | 94 | May 18, 1969 | FEURX vs FKRCX | |
| OCM Gold Fund | 94 | Feb 3, 1988 | FEURX vs OCMGX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 94 | Apr 30, 2010 | FEURX vs FGADX |
Top Performing FEURX Alternatives (YTD)
FEURX 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 | FEURX vs CEF | |
| Midas Fund | 3.72% | Jan 7, 1986 | FEURX vs MIDSX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 2.63% | Aug 31, 1993 | FEURX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 2.57% | Aug 30, 1993 | FEURX vs SGGDX | |
| VanEck International Investors Gold Fund | 2.42% | Feb 9, 1956 | FEURX vs INIVX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FEURX
FEURX 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 | FEURX vs CEF | |
| EuroPac Gold Fund | 38.55% | Jul 18, 2013 | FEURX vs EPGFX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 38.59% | Aug 30, 1993 | FEURX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 38.59% | Aug 31, 1993 | FEURX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class C | 38.59% | May 15, 2003 | FEURX vs FEGOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FEURX
FEURX 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 | FEURX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | -26.67% | Aug 30, 1993 | FEURX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class C | -26.69% | May 15, 2003 | FEURX vs FEGOX | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | -26.77% | Jan 16, 2018 | FEURX vs CEF | |
| OCM Gold Fund | -27.33% | Feb 3, 1988 | FEURX 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% | — | FEURX vs SGIIX | |
| First Eagle Global Fund Class A | Global Equities | 85 | -0.50% | Jan 1, 1979 | FEURX vs SGENX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | Large Cap Blend Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 89 | 1.44% | — | FEURX vs SGOIX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 89 | 1.35% | Aug 31, 1993 | FEURX vs SGOVX | |
| First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Global Allocation | 93 | 2.85% | Apr 30, 2012 | FEURX vs FEBIX | |
| First Eagle High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 3 | -0.97% | Nov 19, 2007 | FEURX vs FEHIX | |
| First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 77 | -0.55% | Sep 3, 2001 | FEURX vs FEVIX | |
| First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 71 | 3.36% | Apr 26, 2021 | FEURX vs FESCX | |
| First Eagle Fund of America | Large Cap Blend Equities | 70 | -2.22% | Mar 2, 1998 | FEURX vs FEAMX | |
| First Eagle Global Fund Class C | Global Allocation | 82 | -0.68% | Jan 1, 1979 | FEURX vs FESGX |
Often Compared With FEURX
What investors most often compare with FEURX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund | Precious Metals | 92 | 0.44% | Jul 18, 1983 | FEURX vs OPGSX | |
| Fidelity Select Gold Portfolio | Precious Metals | 90 | 1.81% | Dec 15, 1985 | FEURX vs FSAGX | |
| Rydex Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 90 | 1.40% | Nov 30, 1993 | FEURX vs RYPMX | |
| Gabelli Gold Fund | Precious Metals | 93 | -0.94% | Jul 10, 1994 | FEURX vs GOLDX | |
| Sprott Gold Equity Fund | Precious Metals | 93 | -1.26% | Jun 28, 1998 | FEURX vs SGDLX | |
| U.S. Global Investors Gold & Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 91 | -3.65% | Jun 30, 1974 | FEURX vs USERX | |
| U.S. Global Investors World Precious Minerals Fund | Precious Metals | 90 | -6.08% | Nov 26, 1985 | FEURX vs UNWPX | |
| USAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund | Precious Metals | 90 | -0.46% | Aug 14, 1984 | FEURX vs USAGX |
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