Franklin DynaTech Fund (FKDNX) Alternatives
Franklin DynaTech Fund (FKDNX) 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 FKDNX. 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 FKDNX
FKDNX charges 0.79% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FKDNX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Growth Fund G Class | 0.01% | Mar 1, 2022 | FKDNX vs ACIHX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | — | FKDNX vs FSPGX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | Dec 20, 2017 | FKDNX vs SWLGX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | May 14, 1998 | FKDNX vs VIGIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Oct 1, 2002 | FKDNX vs TILIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FKDNX
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 | 91 | Mar 6, 2020 | FKDNX vs ONERX | |
| Fidelity Series Growth Company Fund | 88 | Nov 7, 2013 | FKDNX vs FCGSX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | 87 | Aug 17, 1999 | FKDNX vs VTMGX | |
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. | 85 | Jan 2, 1990 | FKDNX vs ADX | |
| Baron Partners Fund | 84 | Apr 30, 2003 | FKDNX vs BPTRX |
Top Performing FKDNX Alternatives (YTD)
FKDNX 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... | 9.54% | Sep 28, 2018 | FKDNX vs GQEPX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | 2.46% | Aug 17, 1999 | FKDNX vs VTMGX | |
| ICON Equity Fund | 2.04% | Oct 17, 2002 | FKDNX vs IOLZX | |
| American Growth Fund Series One | 1.60% | Jul 31, 1958 | FKDNX vs AMRGX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | 1.58% | Sep 9, 2019 | FKDNX vs BBLIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FKDNX
FKDNX 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 | 11.01% | Jan 10, 1991 | FKDNX vs BLUEX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | 11.83% | Dec 29, 2015 | FKDNX vs MRFOX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 12.41% | Sep 28, 2018 | FKDNX vs GQEPX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | 12.61% | Jun 18, 2012 | FKDNX vs TVRIX | |
| Provident Trust Strategy Fund | 14.60% | Dec 30, 1986 | FKDNX vs PROVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FKDNX
FKDNX 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 | FKDNX vs MRFOX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | -8.34% | Sep 28, 2018 | FKDNX vs GQEPX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | -8.45% | Jun 18, 2012 | FKDNX vs TVRIX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -8.99% | Jan 31, 2005 | FKDNX vs MEIFX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | -10.22% | Sep 9, 2019 | FKDNX vs BBLIX |
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 Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 95 | 5.72% | May 18, 1969 | FKDNX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 85 | 2.96% | — | FKDNX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 45 | -5.57% | Apr 1, 1948 | FKDNX vs FKGRX | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 36 | -2.58% | Jan 14, 1987 | FKDNX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 24 | 16.71% | Jun 10, 2011 | FKDNX vs EMO | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 11 | -9.62% | Aug 29, 1997 | FKDNX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 26 | -7.17% | Oct 24, 1983 | FKDNX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 87 | 3.03% | Aug 28, 1997 | FKDNX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 48 | -3.71% | Mar 10, 1970 | FKDNX vs SHAPX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | Utilities Equities | 77 | 9.83% | Sep 29, 1948 | FKDNX vs FKUTX |
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