Frost Growth Equity Fund (FICEX) 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 FICEX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FICEX
FICEX charges 0.63% annually. There are 96 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.03% | 378.80B | May 1998 | FICEX vs VIGIX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | 4.75B | Dec 2017 | FICEX vs SWLGX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | — | — | FICEX vs FSPGX | |
| Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth Index Fund Institutio... | 0.05% | — | Dec 2010 | FICEX vs VRGWX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.05% | 378.80B | Nov 2000 | FICEX vs VIGAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FICEX
FICEX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 9. There are 305 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis New York Venture Fund Class Y | 90 | — | Feb 1969 | FICEX vs DNVYX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares | 90 | 96.10B | Nov 1984 | FICEX vs VPMCX | |
| Vanguard Capital Opportunity Fund Admiral Shares | 84 | 32.70B | Nov 2001 | FICEX vs VHCAX | |
| Chase Growth Fund | 82 | — | Dec 1997 | FICEX vs CHASX | |
| Fidelity Stock Selector All Cap Fund | 80 | — | Sep 1990 | FICEX vs FDSSX |
Top Performing FICEX Alternatives (YTD)
FICEX is at 0.75% YTD. There are 298 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 28.40%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICON Equity Fund | 28.40% | — | Oct 2002 | FICEX vs IOLZX | |
| Chase Growth Fund | 22.47% | — | Dec 1997 | FICEX vs CHASX | |
| Chase Growth Fund Institutional Class | 22.42% | — | Jan 2007 | FICEX vs CHAIX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Momentum Index Fund | 20.70% | — | Feb 2017 | FICEX vs FUMIX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares | 20.64% | 96.10B | Nov 1984 | FICEX vs VPMCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FICEX
FICEX has 16.35% 1-year volatility. There are 142 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.77%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | 6.77% | — | Sep 2019 | FICEX vs BBLIX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | 9.96% | — | Jan 2005 | FICEX vs MEIFX | |
| CIBC Atlas Equity Income Fund | 10.24% | — | Apr 2010 | FICEX vs AWYIX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | 10.40% | — | Dec 2015 | FICEX vs MRFOX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 10.57% | — | Sep 2018 | FICEX vs GQEPX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FICEX
FICEX has a 1-year max drawdown of -18.43%. There are 357 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.63%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | -3.63% | — | Sep 2019 | FICEX vs BBLIX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -4.80% | — | Jan 2005 | FICEX vs MEIFX | |
| LKCM Aquinas Catholic Equity Fund | -7.02% | — | Jul 2005 | FICEX vs AQEIX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | -7.03% | — | Dec 2015 | FICEX vs MRFOX | |
| Davis New York Venture Fund Class Y | -7.97% | — | Feb 1969 | FICEX vs DNVYX |
Other Mutual Funds from Frost
The 4 most viewed Frost mutual funds shown here include FCFAX, FIJEX, FILDX and span 2 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Credit Fund | Short-Term Bond | 54 | 1.05% | — | Dec 2012 | FICEX vs FCFAX | |
| Frost Total Return Bond Fund | Short-Term Bond | 32 | 0.63% | — | Apr 2008 | FICEX vs FIJEX | |
| Frost Low Duration Bond Fund | Short-Term Bond | 80 | 0.59% | — | Apr 2008 | FICEX vs FILDX | |
| Frost Total Return Bond Fund Investor Class | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 17 | -0.29% | — | Jun 2008 | FICEX vs FATRX |
Often Compared With FICEX
Investors most often compare FICEX with TMFX, FCGSX, DODGX. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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