The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc (GAB) Alternatives
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc (GAB) belongs to the Large Cap Value Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GAB. 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 GAB
GAB charges 0.01% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Value Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GAB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series Stock Selector Large Cap Value Fun... | 0.01% | Dec 6, 2012 | GAB vs FBLEX | |
| Dimensional Financial Leaders Fund | 0.01% | May 23, 2013 | GAB vs DFP | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Value Index Fund | 0.04% | Jun 7, 2016 | GAB vs FLCOX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value Index Fund | 0.04% | Dec 20, 2017 | GAB vs SWLVX | |
| Vanguard Value Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | Jul 2, 1998 | GAB vs VIVIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GAB
Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Value 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index F... | 92 | Mar 2, 2016 | GAB vs VIHAX | |
| Delaware Growth and Income Fund | 88 | Oct 4, 1993 | GAB vs FGINX | |
| Towpath Focus Fund | 87 | Dec 31, 2019 | GAB vs TOWFX | |
| Neiman Large Cap Value Fund | 86 | Apr 1, 2003 | GAB vs NEIMX | |
| Al Frank Fund | 85 | May 1, 2006 | GAB vs VALAX |
Top Performing GAB Alternatives (YTD)
GAB alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ave Maria Value Focused Fund | 18.00% | Jan 1, 1984 | GAB vs AVERX | |
| Voya Corporate Leaders Trust Fund | 15.27% | Nov 18, 1935 | GAB vs LEXCX | |
| GQG Partners US Quality Dividend Income Fund | 11.95% | Jun 29, 2021 | GAB vs GQHPX | |
| AMG Yacktman Focused Fund | 8.59% | May 1, 1997 | GAB vs YAFFX | |
| Hennessy Cornerstone Value Fund | 8.31% | Nov 1, 1996 | GAB vs HFCVX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GAB
GAB alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advisors Capital Tactical Fixed Income Fund | 4.68% | Feb 1, 2021 | GAB vs ACTIX | |
| The Income Fund of America Class R-1 | 9.48% | Dec 1, 1973 | GAB vs RIDAX | |
| Rational Equity Armor Fund | 11.05% | Feb 28, 2001 | GAB vs HDCTX | |
| American Century Equity Income Fund | 11.59% | Aug 1, 1994 | GAB vs TWEIX | |
| American Century Equity Income Fund Class I | 11.61% | Jul 8, 1998 | GAB vs ACIIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GAB
GAB alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advisors Capital Tactical Fixed Income Fund | -3.07% | Feb 1, 2021 | GAB vs ACTIX | |
| Rational Equity Armor Fund | -6.95% | Feb 28, 2001 | GAB vs HDCTX | |
| Auxier Focus Fund | -8.19% | Jul 9, 1999 | GAB vs AUXFX | |
| The Income Fund of America Class R-1 | -8.25% | Dec 1, 1973 | GAB vs RIDAX | |
| 1789 Growth and Income Fund | -8.36% | Jan 21, 2011 | GAB vs PSECX |
Other Mutual Funds from Gabelli Funds
Most popular Gabelli Funds mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gabelli Dividend and Income Trust | Dividend | 63 | -1.47% | Nov 28, 2003 | GAB vs GDV | |
| The Gabelli Utility Trust | Utilities Equities | 86 | 2.84% | Feb 25, 1999 | GAB vs GUT | |
| The Gabelli Convertible and Income Securities Fund... | Convertible Bonds | 80 | 6.04% | Jul 3, 1989 | GAB vs GCV |
Often Compared With GAB
What investors most often compare with GAB, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. | Large Cap Growth Equities | 83 | -4.23% | Jan 2, 1990 | GAB vs ADX | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | GAB vs SPY | |
| BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Fund | Derivative Income | 27 | -7.23% | Aug 30, 2005 | GAB vs BDJ | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | GAB vs VOO |
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