Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 (FGPMX) Alternatives
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 (FGPMX) 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 FGPMX. 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 FGPMX
FGPMX charges 0.54% annually. Among mutual funds in the Precious Metals category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FGPMX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 0.48% | Jan 16, 2018 | FGPMX vs CEF | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 0.62% | Apr 30, 2010 | FGPMX vs FGADX | |
| American Century Global Gold Fund | 0.65% | Aug 16, 1988 | FGPMX vs BGEIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class I | 0.76% | Dec 12, 2006 | FGPMX vs FGDIX | |
| Fidelity Select Gold Portfolio | 0.76% | Dec 15, 1985 | FGPMX vs FSAGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FGPMX
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 | FGPMX vs MIDSX | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | 94 | Mar 31, 2010 | FGPMX vs OCMAX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | 94 | May 18, 1969 | FGPMX vs FKRCX | |
| OCM Gold Fund | 94 | Feb 3, 1988 | FGPMX vs OCMGX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 94 | Apr 30, 2010 | FGPMX vs FGADX |
Top Performing FGPMX Alternatives (YTD)
FGPMX 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 | FGPMX vs CEF | |
| Midas Fund | 3.72% | Jan 7, 1986 | FGPMX vs MIDSX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 2.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | FGPMX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 2.63% | Aug 31, 1993 | FGPMX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 2.57% | Aug 30, 1993 | FGPMX vs SGGDX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FGPMX
FGPMX 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 | FGPMX vs CEF | |
| EuroPac Gold Fund | 38.55% | Jul 18, 2013 | FGPMX vs EPGFX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 38.58% | Mar 1, 2017 | FGPMX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 38.59% | Aug 30, 1993 | FGPMX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 38.59% | Aug 31, 1993 | FGPMX vs FEGIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FGPMX
FGPMX 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 | FGPMX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | -26.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | FGPMX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | -26.67% | Aug 30, 1993 | FGPMX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class C | -26.69% | May 15, 2003 | FGPMX vs FEGOX | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | -26.77% | Jan 16, 2018 | FGPMX 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 | FGPMX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 82 | 2.15% | — | FGPMX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -8.53% | Apr 1, 1948 | FGPMX vs FKGRX | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -4.58% | Jan 14, 1987 | FGPMX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 42 | 20.88% | Jun 10, 2011 | FGPMX vs EMO | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -12.79% | Aug 29, 1997 | FGPMX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 18 | -10.22% | Oct 24, 1983 | FGPMX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 86 | 2.21% | Aug 28, 1997 | FGPMX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -6.24% | Mar 10, 1970 | FGPMX vs SHAPX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | Utilities Equities | 81 | 9.58% | Sep 29, 1948 | FGPMX vs FKUTX |
Often Compared With FGPMX
What investors most often compare with FGPMX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 46 | -7.05% | Feb 17, 1988 | FGPMX vs FXAIX | |
| Fidelity Select Energy Portfolio | Energy Equities | 88 | 40.53% | Jul 14, 1981 | FGPMX vs FSENX | |
| Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund | Precious Metals | 92 | 0.44% | Jul 18, 1983 | FGPMX vs OPGSX | |
| VanEck International Investors Gold Fund | Precious Metals | 93 | 2.42% | Feb 9, 1956 | FGPMX vs INIVX | |
| Rydex Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 90 | 1.40% | Nov 30, 1993 | FGPMX vs RYPMX | |
| Sprott Gold Equity Fund | Precious Metals | 93 | -1.26% | Jun 28, 1998 | FGPMX vs SGDLX | |
| Gabelli Gold Fund | Precious Metals | 93 | -0.94% | Jul 10, 1994 | FGPMX vs GOLDX | |
| USAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund | Precious Metals | 90 | -0.46% | Aug 14, 1984 | FGPMX vs USAGX | |
| U.S. Global Investors World Precious Minerals Fund | Precious Metals | 90 | -6.08% | Nov 26, 1985 | FGPMX vs UNWPX | |
| U.S. Global Investors Gold & Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 91 | -3.65% | Jun 30, 1974 | FGPMX vs USERX | |
| Allspring Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 93 | 1.81% | Jan 19, 1998 | FGPMX vs EKWAX |
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