Franklin Natural Resources Fund (FRNRX) Alternatives
Franklin Natural Resources Fund (FRNRX) belongs to the Energy Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FRNRX. 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 FRNRX
FRNRX charges 0.96% annually. Among mutual funds in the Energy Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FRNRX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Energy Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | Oct 7, 2004 | FRNRX vs VENAX | |
| Vanguard Energy Fund Admiral Shares | 0.33% | Nov 12, 2001 | FRNRX vs VGELX | |
| Vanguard Energy Fund Investor Shares | 0.41% | May 23, 1984 | FRNRX vs VGENX | |
| Frontier MFG Core Infrastructure Fund | 0.50% | Jan 17, 2012 | FRNRX vs FMGIX | |
| T. Rowe Price New Era Fund | 0.56% | Jan 19, 1969 | FRNRX vs PRNEX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FRNRX
Among mutual funds in the Energy 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Global Energy Transition Fund Class Y | 98 | May 1, 2007 | FRNRX vs RSNYX | |
| Victory Global Energy Transition Fund | 98 | Nov 14, 1995 | FRNRX vs RSNRX | |
| Goehring & Rozencwajg Resources Fund | 97 | Dec 29, 2016 | FRNRX vs GRHIX | |
| Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund | 96 | Jan 1, 1997 | FRNRX vs IGNAX | |
| Delaware Ivy Energy Fund | 96 | Apr 2, 2006 | FRNRX vs IEYYX |
Top Performing FRNRX Alternatives (YTD)
FRNRX alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil Equipment & Services UltraSector ProFund | 67.38% | Jun 4, 2006 | FRNRX vs OEPIX | |
| Rydex Energy Services Fund | 40.63% | Mar 31, 1998 | FRNRX vs RYVIX | |
| Fidelity Select Energy Portfolio | 39.52% | Jul 14, 1981 | FRNRX vs FSENX | |
| Vanguard Energy Index Fund Admiral Shares | 38.19% | Oct 7, 2004 | FRNRX vs VENAX | |
| Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund | 37.85% | Jun 29, 2004 | FRNRX vs GAGEX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FRNRX
FRNRX alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund, Inc. | 11.49% | May 2, 2004 | FRNRX vs CSUIX | |
| Centre Global Infrastructure Fund | 11.76% | Jan 28, 2018 | FRNRX vs DHIVX | |
| Pax Global Sustainable Infrastructure Fund | 11.78% | Dec 15, 2016 | FRNRX vs PAXDX | |
| JHancock Infrastructure Fund | 11.91% | Dec 19, 2013 | FRNRX vs JEEIX | |
| Frontier MFG Core Infrastructure Fund | 11.92% | Jan 17, 2012 | FRNRX vs FMGIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FRNRX
FRNRX alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Global Listed Infrastructure Fund | -7.55% | Nov 29, 2011 | FRNRX vs BGLYX | |
| Centre Global Infrastructure Fund | -7.73% | Jan 28, 2018 | FRNRX vs DHIVX | |
| PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund | -7.74% | Sep 24, 2013 | FRNRX vs PGJZX | |
| Frontier MFG Core Infrastructure Fund | -7.74% | Jan 17, 2012 | FRNRX vs FMGIX | |
| JHancock Infrastructure Fund | -7.76% | Dec 19, 2013 | FRNRX vs JEEIX |
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 | 31 | -10.96% | Jan 2, 1968 | FRNRX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 95 | 5.72% | May 18, 1969 | FRNRX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 85 | 2.96% | — | FRNRX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 45 | -5.57% | Apr 1, 1948 | FRNRX vs FKGRX | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 36 | -2.58% | Jan 14, 1987 | FRNRX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 24 | 16.71% | Jun 10, 2011 | FRNRX vs EMO | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 11 | -9.62% | Aug 29, 1997 | FRNRX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 26 | -7.17% | Oct 24, 1983 | FRNRX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 87 | 3.03% | Aug 28, 1997 | FRNRX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 48 | -3.71% | Mar 10, 1970 | FRNRX vs SHAPX |
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