Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (FLC) Alternatives
Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (FLC) belongs to the Financials Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FLC. 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 FLC
FLC charges 1.64% annually. Among mutual funds in the Financials Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FLC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Financials Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | Feb 4, 2004 | FLC vs VFAIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund Class Z | 0.64% | Oct 2, 2018 | FLC vs FIKBX | |
| Fidelity Select Financial Services Portfolio | 0.73% | Dec 10, 1981 | FLC vs FIDSX | |
| Fidelity Select Banking Portfolio | 0.73% | Jun 30, 1986 | FLC vs FSRBX | |
| Fidelity Select Brokerage & Invmt Mgmt Portfolio | 0.75% | Jul 29, 1985 | FLC vs FSLBX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FLC
Among mutual funds in the Financials 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund Class AAA | 79 | Oct 1, 2018 | FLC vs GAFSX | |
| Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund | 78 | Oct 1, 2018 | FLC vs GFSIX | |
| RMB Mendon Financial Services Fund | 44 | Jun 7, 1999 | FLC vs RMBKX | |
| Rydex Banking Fund | 36 | Apr 1, 1998 | FLC vs RYKIX | |
| Hennessy Small Cap Financial Fund | 35 | Jan 3, 1997 | FLC vs HSFNX |
Top Performing FLC Alternatives (YTD)
FLC alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund | 4.20% | Aug 18, 1994 | FLC vs BTO | |
| Saratoga Financial Service Fund | 0.00% | Aug 1, 2000 | FLC vs SFPAX | |
| RMB Mendon Financial Services Fund | -0.36% | Jun 7, 1999 | FLC vs RMBKX | |
| Hennessy Small Cap Financial Fund | -0.51% | Jan 3, 1997 | FLC vs HSFNX | |
| John Hancock Regional Bank Fund | -1.16% | Jan 3, 1992 | FLC vs FRBAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FLC
FLC alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund | 15.18% | Oct 1, 2018 | FLC vs GFSIX | |
| Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund Class AAA | 15.21% | Oct 1, 2018 | FLC vs GAFSX | |
| Saratoga Financial Service Fund | 17.62% | Aug 1, 2000 | FLC vs SFPAX | |
| 1919 Financial Services Fund | 18.16% | Nov 16, 1998 | FLC vs SBFAX | |
| Rydex Financial Services Fund | 18.93% | Apr 2, 1998 | FLC vs RYFIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FLC
FLC alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Select Insurance Portfolio | -11.69% | Dec 16, 1985 | FLC vs FSPCX | |
| Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund | -11.92% | Oct 1, 2018 | FLC vs GFSIX | |
| Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund Class AAA | -11.92% | Oct 1, 2018 | FLC vs GAFSX | |
| 1919 Financial Services Fund | -11.95% | Nov 16, 1998 | FLC vs SBFAX | |
| RMB Mendon Financial Services Fund | -12.67% | Jun 7, 1999 | FLC vs RMBKX |
Often Compared With FLC
What investors most often compare with FLC, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICON Consumer Select Fund | Financials Equities | 6 | -9.09% | Jul 1, 1997 | FLC vs ICFSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund Class I | Financials Equities | 11 | -9.38% | Sep 3, 1996 | FLC vs FFSIX | |
| Davis Financial Fund | Financials Equities | 24 | -11.14% | May 1, 1991 | FLC vs RPFGX | |
| John Hancock Financial Industries Fund | Financials Equities | 7 | -9.90% | Mar 14, 1996 | FLC vs FIDAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund Class A | Financials Equities | 10 | -9.46% | Sep 3, 1996 | FLC vs FAFDX | |
| Emerald Finance and Banking Innovation Fund | Financials Equities | 6 | -12.92% | Feb 18, 1997 | FLC vs HSSAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund Class C | Financials Equities | 9 | -9.61% | Nov 3, 1997 | FLC vs FAFCX | |
| Fidelity Select Fintech Portfolio | Financials Equities | 1 | -26.09% | Dec 16, 1985 | FLC vs FSVLX | |
| T. Rowe Price Financial Services Fund | Financials Equities | 26 | -10.22% | Sep 30, 1996 | FLC vs PRISX |
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