Franklin Global Allocation Fund (FFAAX) Alternatives
Franklin Global Allocation Fund (FFAAX) 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 FFAAX. 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 FFAAX
FFAAX charges 0.66% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Allocation category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FFAAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Implementation Fund | 0.02% | Feb 29, 2012 | FFAAX vs GIMFX | |
| Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio | 0.19% | Jan 1, 1998 | FFAAX vs GGSIX | |
| Voya Global Perspectives Portfolio | 0.20% | Apr 30, 2013 | FFAAX vs IPIRX | |
| MH Elite Select Portfolio of Funds Fund | 0.21% | Apr 5, 2006 | FFAAX vs MHESX | |
| Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund - Moderate | 0.25% | Dec 29, 2005 | FFAAX vs JNSMX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FFAAX
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 | FFAAX vs TIBAX | |
| GMO Benchmark-Free Fund | 97 | Jun 14, 2011 | FFAAX vs GBFFX | |
| Hartford Real Asset Fund | 97 | May 27, 2010 | FFAAX vs HRLYX | |
| GMO Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | 96 | Jul 22, 2003 | FFAAX vs GBMFX | |
| GMO Implementation Fund | 96 | Feb 29, 2012 | FFAAX vs GIMFX |
Top Performing FFAAX Alternatives (YTD)
FFAAX 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 | FFAAX vs WARAX | |
| Hartford Real Asset Fund | 10.68% | May 27, 2010 | FFAAX vs HRLYX | |
| Principal Diversified Real Asset Fund | 10.54% | Mar 15, 2010 | FFAAX vs PDRDX | |
| Wilmington Real Asset Fund | 10.27% | Jun 30, 2003 | FFAAX vs WMRIX | |
| Cohen & Steers Real Assets Fund Inc | 10.26% | Jan 30, 2012 | FFAAX vs RAPZX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FFAAX
FFAAX 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 | FFAAX vs PFADX | |
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund Class I | 5.78% | Mar 24, 2011 | FFAAX vs LFMIX | |
| MH Elite Income Fund of Funds | 6.46% | Aug 14, 2011 | FFAAX vs MHEIX | |
| Principal Diversified Select Real Asset Fund | 6.83% | Jul 2, 2019 | FFAAX vs PDSYX | |
| Nuveen Real Asset Income Fund | 6.98% | Sep 12, 2011 | FFAAX vs NRIIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FFAAX
FFAAX 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 | FFAAX vs LFMIX | |
| PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund | -4.21% | Dec 10, 2017 | FFAAX vs PFADX | |
| MH Elite Income Fund of Funds | -4.54% | Aug 14, 2011 | FFAAX vs MHEIX | |
| Allspring Absolute Return Fund | -5.06% | Feb 29, 2012 | FFAAX vs WARAX | |
| Principal Diversified Select Real Asset Fund | -5.32% | Jul 2, 2019 | FFAAX vs PDSYX |
Other Mutual Funds from Franklin Templeton
Most popular Franklin Templeton mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin DynaTech Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 31 | -10.96% | Jan 2, 1968 | FFAAX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 95 | 5.72% | May 18, 1969 | FFAAX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 85 | 2.96% | — | FFAAX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 45 | -5.57% | Apr 1, 1948 | FFAAX vs FKGRX | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 36 | -2.58% | Jan 14, 1987 | FFAAX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 24 | 16.71% | Jun 10, 2011 | FFAAX vs EMO | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 11 | -9.62% | Aug 29, 1997 | FFAAX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 26 | -7.17% | Oct 24, 1983 | FFAAX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 87 | 3.03% | Aug 28, 1997 | FFAAX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 48 | -3.71% | Mar 10, 1970 | FFAAX vs SHAPX |
Often Compared With FFAAX
What investors most often compare with FFAAX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 43 | 12.17% | Oct 20, 2011 | FFAAX vs SCHD | |
| T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Fund - I Class | Diversified Portfolio | 84 | -3.16% | Dec 17, 2015 | FFAAX vs TRAIX |
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