Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Class (FGADX) Alternatives
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Class (FGADX) 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 FGADX. 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 FGADX
FGADX charges 0.62% annually. Among mutual funds in the Precious Metals category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FGADX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 0.48% | Jan 16, 2018 | FGADX vs CEF | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 0.54% | May 1, 2013 | FGADX vs FGPMX | |
| American Century Global Gold Fund | 0.65% | Aug 16, 1988 | FGADX vs BGEIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class I | 0.76% | Dec 12, 2006 | FGADX vs FGDIX | |
| Fidelity Select Gold Portfolio | 0.76% | Dec 15, 1985 | FGADX vs FSAGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FGADX
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 | FGADX vs MIDSX | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | 94 | Mar 31, 2010 | FGADX vs OCMAX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | 94 | May 18, 1969 | FGADX vs FKRCX | |
| OCM Gold Fund | 94 | Feb 3, 1988 | FGADX vs OCMGX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 94 | May 1, 2013 | FGADX vs FGPMX |
Top Performing FGADX Alternatives (YTD)
FGADX 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 | FGADX vs CEF | |
| Midas Fund | 3.72% | Jan 7, 1986 | FGADX vs MIDSX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 2.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | FGADX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 2.63% | Aug 31, 1993 | FGADX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 2.57% | Aug 30, 1993 | FGADX vs SGGDX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FGADX
FGADX 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 | FGADX vs CEF | |
| EuroPac Gold Fund | 38.55% | Jul 18, 2013 | FGADX vs EPGFX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 38.58% | Mar 1, 2017 | FGADX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 38.59% | Aug 30, 1993 | FGADX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 38.59% | Aug 31, 1993 | FGADX vs FEGIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FGADX
FGADX 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 | FGADX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | -26.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | FGADX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | -26.67% | Aug 30, 1993 | FGADX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class C | -26.69% | May 15, 2003 | FGADX vs FEGOX | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | -26.77% | Jan 16, 2018 | FGADX vs CEF |
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 | 21 | -15.24% | Jan 2, 1968 | FGADX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 82 | 2.15% | — | FGADX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -8.53% | Apr 1, 1948 | FGADX vs FKGRX | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -4.58% | Jan 14, 1987 | FGADX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 42 | 20.88% | Jun 10, 2011 | FGADX vs EMO | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -12.79% | Aug 29, 1997 | FGADX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 18 | -10.22% | Oct 24, 1983 | FGADX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 86 | 2.21% | Aug 28, 1997 | FGADX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -6.24% | Mar 10, 1970 | FGADX vs SHAPX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | Utilities Equities | 81 | 9.58% | Sep 29, 1948 | FGADX vs FKUTX |
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