Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A (FGIAX) Alternatives
Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A (FGIAX) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FGIAX. 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 FGIAX
FGIAX charges 1.21% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FGIAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Jun 15, 2005 | FGIAX vs GWOAX | |
| GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Nov 25, 1996 | FGIAX vs GMGEX | |
| State Street Global All Cap Equity ex-U.S. Index F... | 0.07% | Sep 17, 2014 | FGIAX vs SSGLX | |
| USAA Cornerstone Equity Fund | 0.09% | Jun 7, 2012 | FGIAX vs UCEQX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 0.14% | Dec 12, 2013 | FGIAX vs VMNVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FGIAX
Among mutual funds in the Global Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Global Capital Cycles Fund | 97 | May 23, 1984 | FGIAX vs VGPMX | |
| Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund | 94 | May 30, 2007 | FGIAX vs CAEIX | |
| GMO Climate Change Fund | 94 | Apr 4, 2017 | FGIAX vs GCCHX | |
| Artisan Global Equity Fund | 93 | Mar 28, 2010 | FGIAX vs ARTHX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 93 | — | FGIAX vs GLIFX |
Top Performing FGIAX Alternatives (YTD)
FGIAX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Investment Tax-Managed Real Assets Fund | 11.49% | Jun 9, 2019 | FGIAX vs RTXAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund | 9.67% | Jun 29, 2021 | FGIAX vs GQFPX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 8.35% | Aug 28, 2017 | FGIAX vs CSUAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Equity Fund Institutio... | 7.75% | Mar 29, 2019 | FGIAX vs GQRIX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Equity Fund | 7.72% | Mar 28, 2019 | FGIAX vs GQRPX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FGIAX
FGIAX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | 8.85% | Sep 4, 1990 | FGIAX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | 10.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | FGIAX vs VMVFX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 10.05% | Dec 12, 2013 | FGIAX vs VMNVX | |
| MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund | 10.51% | Dec 4, 2013 | FGIAX vs MVGIX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 10.71% | — | FGIAX vs GLIFX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FGIAX
FGIAX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | -6.85% | Sep 4, 1990 | FGIAX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | -7.93% | Dec 12, 2013 | FGIAX vs VMNVX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | -7.96% | Dec 12, 2013 | FGIAX vs VMVFX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -7.98% | Aug 28, 2017 | FGIAX vs CSUAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Global Managed Vol... | -8.34% | Jul 26, 2006 | FGIAX vs SVTAX |
Other Mutual Funds from Nuveen
Most popular Nuveen mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 71 | -4.39% | Jan 30, 2007 | FGIAX vs QQQX | |
| Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund | S&P 500 | 9 | -9.14% | Nov 23, 2005 | FGIAX vs SPXX | |
| Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund | Bank Loan | 9 | 0.13% | Jun 26, 2003 | FGIAX vs JQC | |
| Nuveen Dividend Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 23 | -4.17% | Mar 28, 2006 | FGIAX vs NSBRX | |
| Nuveen High Yield Municipal Bond Fund | High Yield Muni | 15 | -0.75% | Jun 6, 1999 | FGIAX vs NHMRX | |
| Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund | Mid Cap Value Equities | 49 | 2.64% | Dec 22, 1987 | FGIAX vs FASEX | |
| Nuveen Short Duration High Yield Municipal Bond Fu... | High Yield Muni | 28 | -0.04% | Jan 31, 2013 | FGIAX vs NVHIX | |
| Nuveen Winslow Large-Cap Growth ESG Fund Class I | Large Cap Growth Equities, ESG | 11 | -14.74% | May 15, 2009 | FGIAX vs NVLIX | |
| Nuveen Equity Long/Short Fund | Long-Short | 47 | -4.35% | Dec 29, 2008 | FGIAX vs NELIX | |
| Nuveen Preferred Securities & Income Fund | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | 90 | -1.95% | Dec 18, 2006 | FGIAX vs NPSRX |
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