Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund (FKRCX) Alternatives
Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund (FKRCX) 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 FKRCX. 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 FKRCX
FKRCX charges 0.88% annually. Among mutual funds in the Precious Metals category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FKRCX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 0.48% | Jan 16, 2018 | FKRCX vs CEF | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 0.54% | May 1, 2013 | FKRCX vs FGPMX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 0.62% | Apr 30, 2010 | FKRCX vs FGADX | |
| American Century Global Gold Fund | 0.65% | Aug 16, 1988 | FKRCX vs BGEIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class I | 0.76% | Dec 12, 2006 | FKRCX vs FGDIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FKRCX
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 | FKRCX vs MIDSX | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | 94 | Mar 31, 2010 | FKRCX vs OCMAX | |
| OCM Gold Fund | 94 | Feb 3, 1988 | FKRCX vs OCMGX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 94 | Apr 30, 2010 | FKRCX vs FGADX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 94 | May 1, 2013 | FKRCX vs FGPMX |
Top Performing FKRCX Alternatives (YTD)
FKRCX 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 | FKRCX vs CEF | |
| Midas Fund | 3.72% | Jan 7, 1986 | FKRCX vs MIDSX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 2.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | FKRCX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 2.63% | Aug 31, 1993 | FKRCX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 2.57% | Aug 30, 1993 | FKRCX vs SGGDX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FKRCX
FKRCX 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 | FKRCX vs CEF | |
| EuroPac Gold Fund | 38.55% | Jul 18, 2013 | FKRCX vs EPGFX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 38.58% | Mar 1, 2017 | FKRCX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 38.59% | Aug 30, 1993 | FKRCX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 38.59% | Aug 31, 1993 | FKRCX vs FEGIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FKRCX
FKRCX 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 | FKRCX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | -26.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | FKRCX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | -26.67% | Aug 30, 1993 | FKRCX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class C | -26.69% | May 15, 2003 | FKRCX vs FEGOX | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | -26.77% | Jan 16, 2018 | FKRCX 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 | FKRCX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 82 | 2.15% | — | FKRCX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -8.53% | Apr 1, 1948 | FKRCX vs FKGRX | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -4.58% | Jan 14, 1987 | FKRCX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 42 | 20.88% | Jun 10, 2011 | FKRCX vs EMO | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -12.79% | Aug 29, 1997 | FKRCX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 18 | -10.22% | Oct 24, 1983 | FKRCX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 86 | 2.21% | Aug 28, 1997 | FKRCX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -6.24% | Mar 10, 1970 | FKRCX vs SHAPX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | Utilities Equities | 81 | 9.58% | Sep 29, 1948 | FKRCX vs FKUTX |
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