Franklin International Growth Fund (FNGZX) Alternatives
Franklin International Growth Fund (FNGZX) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FNGZX. 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 FNGZX
FNGZX charges 0.86% annually. Among mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FNGZX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 0.01% | Sep 29, 2009 | FNGZX vs FSGEX | |
| Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% | Dec 3, 2009 | FNGZX vs FINVX | |
| Fidelity Series Overseas Fund | 0.01% | Jun 21, 2019 | FNGZX vs FSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Growth Fund | 0.01% | Dec 3, 2009 | FNGZX vs FIGSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% | Aug 17, 2018 | FNGZX vs FHLFX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FNGZX
Among mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kopernik International Fund | 98 | Jun 29, 2015 | FNGZX vs KGIIX | |
| EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund | 97 | Jan 9, 2014 | FNGZX vs EPDIX | |
| EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund Class A | 97 | Jan 10, 2014 | FNGZX vs EPDPX | |
| American Beacon Tocqueville International Value Fu... | 96 | Aug 1, 1994 | FNGZX vs TIVFX | |
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 95 | Jul 28, 1998 | FNGZX vs GTMIX |
Top Performing FNGZX Alternatives (YTD)
FNGZX alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Beacon Tocqueville International Value Fu... | 10.36% | Aug 1, 1994 | FNGZX vs TIVFX | |
| PIMCO RAE International Fund | 8.42% | Jun 4, 2015 | FNGZX vs PPYPX | |
| PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund | 7.89% | Jun 4, 2015 | FNGZX vs PZRIX | |
| PIMCO RAE PLUS International Fund | 7.77% | Sep 29, 2011 | FNGZX vs PTSIX | |
| Kopernik International Fund | 5.93% | Jun 29, 2015 | FNGZX vs KGIIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FNGZX
FNGZX alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tweedy, Browne International Value Fund | 12.26% | Jun 14, 1993 | FNGZX vs TBGVX | |
| Fidelity SAI International Low Volatility Index Fu... | 12.28% | May 29, 2015 | FNGZX vs FSKLX | |
| GQG Partners International Quality Dividend Income... | 12.39% | Jun 29, 2021 | FNGZX vs GQJPX | |
| Goldman Sachs GQG Partners International Opportuni... | 12.47% | Dec 15, 2016 | FNGZX vs GSIMX | |
| Goldman Sachs GQG Partners International Opportuni... | 12.48% | Dec 14, 2016 | FNGZX vs GSINX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FNGZX
FNGZX alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | -8.47% | Jun 3, 2008 | FNGZX vs IVFIX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Tax-Managed Intern... | -8.55% | Oct 16, 2016 | FNGZX vs SIMYX | |
| Fidelity SAI International Low Volatility Index Fu... | -8.64% | May 29, 2015 | FNGZX vs FSKLX | |
| Goldman Sachs GQG Partners International Opportuni... | -8.74% | Dec 14, 2016 | FNGZX vs GSINX | |
| Goldman Sachs GQG Partners International Opportuni... | -8.75% | Dec 15, 2016 | FNGZX vs GSIMX |
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 | FNGZX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 94 | -2.21% | May 18, 1969 | FNGZX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 82 | 2.15% | — | FNGZX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -8.53% | Apr 1, 1948 | FNGZX vs FKGRX | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -4.58% | Jan 14, 1987 | FNGZX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 42 | 20.88% | Jun 10, 2011 | FNGZX vs EMO | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -12.79% | Aug 29, 1997 | FNGZX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 18 | -10.22% | Oct 24, 1983 | FNGZX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 86 | 2.21% | Aug 28, 1997 | FNGZX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -6.24% | Mar 10, 1970 | FNGZX vs SHAPX |
Often Compared With FNGZX
What investors most often compare with FNGZX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MicroSectors FANG+™ Index 3X Leveraged ETN | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 24 | -38.12% | Jan 22, 2018 | FNGZX vs FNGU | |
| MicroSectors FANG+ Index 2X Leveraged ETN | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 34 | -25.13% | Aug 1, 2018 | FNGZX vs FNGO | |
| PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds, Actively Managed | 85 | -0.69% | Sep 24, 2018 | FNGZX vs PHYL | |
| Artisan International Fund Institutional Class | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 89 | 3.79% | Jul 1, 1997 | FNGZX vs APHIX | |
| AQR International Defensive Style Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 53 | -0.25% | Jul 9, 2012 | FNGZX vs ANDIX |
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