Franklin Growth Opportunities Fund Class A (FGRAX) Alternatives
Franklin Growth Opportunities Fund Class A (FGRAX) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FGRAX. 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 FGRAX
FGRAX charges 0.89% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FGRAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Growth Fund G Class | 0.01% | Mar 1, 2022 | FGRAX vs ACIHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | Dec 20, 2017 | FGRAX vs SWLGX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | — | FGRAX vs FSPGX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | May 14, 1998 | FGRAX vs VIGIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Oct 1, 2002 | FGRAX vs TILIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FGRAX
Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Rock Fund | 87 | Mar 6, 2020 | FGRAX vs ONERX | |
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. | 83 | Jan 2, 1990 | FGRAX vs ADX | |
| Fidelity Series Growth Company Fund | 82 | Nov 7, 2013 | FGRAX vs FCGSX | |
| Baron Partners Fund | 81 | Apr 30, 2003 | FGRAX vs BPTRX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | 81 | Aug 17, 1999 | FGRAX vs VTMGX |
Top Performing FGRAX Alternatives (YTD)
FGRAX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 9.79% | Sep 28, 2018 | FGRAX vs GQEPX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | 1.58% | Sep 9, 2019 | FGRAX vs BBLIX | |
| Emerald Insights Fund | 0.00% | Aug 1, 2014 | FGRAX vs EFCNX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | -0.48% | Aug 17, 1999 | FGRAX vs VTMGX | |
| American Growth Fund Series One | -1.31% | Jul 31, 1958 | FGRAX vs AMRGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FGRAX
FGRAX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Veritas Global Real Return Fund | 10.98% | Jan 10, 1991 | FGRAX vs BLUEX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | 11.79% | Dec 29, 2015 | FGRAX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | 12.40% | Jun 18, 2012 | FGRAX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 12.43% | Sep 28, 2018 | FGRAX vs GQEPX | |
| Provident Trust Strategy Fund | 14.45% | Dec 30, 1986 | FGRAX vs PROVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FGRAX
FGRAX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | -7.09% | Dec 29, 2015 | FGRAX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | -8.45% | Jun 18, 2012 | FGRAX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | -8.71% | Sep 28, 2018 | FGRAX vs GQEPX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -8.99% | Jan 31, 2005 | FGRAX vs MEIFX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | -10.22% | Sep 9, 2019 | FGRAX vs BBLIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Franklin
Most popular Franklin mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Colorado Tax-Free Income Fund Class A | Municipal Bonds | 28 | -0.73% | Sep 1, 1987 | FGRAX vs FCOQX | |
| Franklin California High Yield Municipal Fund Advi... | High Yield Muni | 33 | -0.63% | May 3, 1993 | FGRAX vs FVCAX | |
| Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund Class A | Global Equities | 20 | -4.33% | Dec 31, 1992 | FGRAX vs TEDIX | |
| Franklin Global Allocation Fund Class C | Global Allocation | 59 | -3.35% | Aug 15, 2003 | FGRAX vs FFACX |
Often Compared With FGRAX
What investors most often compare with FGRAX, 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 | FGRAX vs FXAIX | |
| ICON Equity Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 39 | -1.68% | Oct 17, 2002 | FGRAX vs IOLZX | |
| American Funds The New Economy Fund Class F-1 | Large Cap Growth Equities | 74 | -8.51% | Mar 15, 2001 | FGRAX vs ANFFX | |
| abrdn U.S. Sustainable Leaders Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 5 | -10.06% | Jun 30, 2000 | FGRAX vs GXXIX |
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