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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FKDNX
FKDNX charges 0.77% annually. There are 176 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Growth Fund G Class | 0.01% | — | Mar 2022 | FKDNX vs ACIHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | 4.90B | Dec 2017 | FKDNX vs SWLGX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | — | — | FKDNX vs FSPGX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | 393.80B | May 1998 | FKDNX vs VIGIX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.05% | 393.80B | Nov 2000 | FKDNX vs VIGAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FKDNX
FKDNX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 18. There are 253 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares | 94 | 92.00B | Nov 1984 | FKDNX vs VPMCX | |
| PrimeCap Odyssey Growth Fund | 93 | — | Nov 2004 | FKDNX vs POGRX | |
| Fidelity OTC Portfolio Class K | 92 | — | May 2008 | FKDNX vs FOCKX | |
| Fidelity OTC Portfolio | 92 | — | Dec 1984 | FKDNX vs FOCPX | |
| Vanguard Capital Opportunity Fund Admiral Shares | 91 | 31.20B | Nov 2001 | FKDNX vs VHCAX |
Top Performing FKDNX Alternatives (YTD)
FKDNX is at 10.75% YTD. There are 131 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 66.30%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Rock Fund | 66.30% | — | Mar 2020 | FKDNX vs ONERX | |
| Rydex S&P 500 Pure Growth Fund | 33.25% | — | Feb 2004 | FKDNX vs RYGRX | |
| Fidelity Focused Stock Fund | 32.07% | — | Nov 1996 | FKDNX vs FTQGX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Momentum Index Fund | 30.85% | — | Feb 2017 | FKDNX vs FUMIX | |
| Columbia Global Technology Growth Fund Class A | 30.84% | — | Nov 2000 | FKDNX vs CTCAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FKDNX
FKDNX has 21.92% 1-year volatility. There are 377 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.48%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | 7.48% | — | Sep 2019 | FKDNX vs BBLIX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | 9.67% | — | Jan 2005 | FKDNX vs MEIFX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | 9.85% | — | Dec 2015 | FKDNX vs MRFOX | |
| CIBC Atlas Equity Income Fund | 10.16% | — | Apr 2010 | FKDNX vs AWYIX | |
| AMG Veritas Global Real Return Fund | 10.40% | — | Jan 1991 | FKDNX vs BLUEX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FKDNX
FKDNX has a 1-year max drawdown of -20.49%. There are 387 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 | FKDNX vs BBLIX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -4.80% | — | Jan 2005 | FKDNX vs MEIFX | |
| LKCM Aquinas Catholic Equity Fund | -7.02% | — | Jul 2005 | FKDNX vs AQEIX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | -7.03% | — | Dec 2015 | FKDNX vs MRFOX | |
| Davis New York Venture Fund Class Y | -7.97% | — | Feb 1969 | FKDNX vs DNVYX |
Other Mutual Funds from Franklin Templeton
The 10 most viewed Franklin Templeton mutual funds shown here include FKRCX, FKINX, FKGRX and span 8 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Gold, Precious Metals | 33 | -0.48% | — | May 1969 | FKDNX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 84 | 4.75% | — | — | FKDNX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 26 | 5.85% | — | Apr 1948 | FKDNX vs FKGRX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 18 | 14.85% | — | Jun 2011 | FKDNX vs EMO | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 32 | 5.43% | — | Jan 1987 | FKDNX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 8 | 2.89% | — | Aug 1997 | FKDNX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 8 | 2.52% | — | Oct 1983 | FKDNX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 89 | 4.88% | — | Aug 1997 | FKDNX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 34 | 5.24% | — | Mar 1970 | FKDNX vs SHAPX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | Utilities Equities | 23 | 7.60% | — | Sep 1948 | FKDNX vs FKUTX |
Often Compared With FKDNX
Investors most often compare FKDNX with VOO, QQQ, VGT. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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