Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund Class AAA (GAFSX) Alternatives
Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund Class AAA (GAFSX) 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 GAFSX. 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 GAFSX
GAFSX charges 1.25% annually. Among mutual funds in the Financials Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GAFSX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Financials Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | Feb 4, 2004 | GAFSX vs VFAIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund Class Z | 0.64% | Oct 2, 2018 | GAFSX vs FIKBX | |
| Fidelity Select Financial Services Portfolio | 0.73% | Dec 10, 1981 | GAFSX vs FIDSX | |
| Fidelity Select Banking Portfolio | 0.73% | Jun 30, 1986 | GAFSX vs FSRBX | |
| Fidelity Select Brokerage & Invmt Mgmt Portfolio | 0.75% | Jul 29, 1985 | GAFSX vs FSLBX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GAFSX
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 | 78 | Oct 1, 2018 | GAFSX vs GFSIX | |
| RMB Mendon Financial Services Fund | 44 | Jun 7, 1999 | GAFSX vs RMBKX | |
| Rydex Banking Fund | 36 | Apr 1, 1998 | GAFSX vs RYKIX | |
| Hennessy Small Cap Financial Fund | 35 | Jan 3, 1997 | GAFSX vs HSFNX | |
| John Hancock Regional Bank Fund | 29 | Jan 3, 1992 | GAFSX vs FRBAX |
Top Performing GAFSX Alternatives (YTD)
GAFSX 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 | GAFSX vs BTO | |
| Saratoga Financial Service Fund | 0.00% | Aug 1, 2000 | GAFSX vs SFPAX | |
| RMB Mendon Financial Services Fund | -0.36% | Jun 7, 1999 | GAFSX vs RMBKX | |
| Hennessy Small Cap Financial Fund | -0.51% | Jan 3, 1997 | GAFSX vs HSFNX | |
| John Hancock Regional Bank Fund | -1.16% | Jan 3, 1992 | GAFSX vs FRBAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GAFSX
GAFSX alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc | 11.34% | Aug 29, 2003 | GAFSX vs FLC | |
| Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund | 15.18% | Oct 1, 2018 | GAFSX vs GFSIX | |
| Saratoga Financial Service Fund | 17.62% | Aug 1, 2000 | GAFSX vs SFPAX | |
| 1919 Financial Services Fund | 18.16% | Nov 16, 1998 | GAFSX vs SBFAX | |
| Rydex Financial Services Fund | 18.93% | Apr 2, 1998 | GAFSX vs RYFIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GAFSX
GAFSX alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc | -8.69% | Aug 29, 2003 | GAFSX vs FLC | |
| Fidelity Select Insurance Portfolio | -11.69% | Dec 16, 1985 | GAFSX vs FSPCX | |
| Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund | -11.92% | Oct 1, 2018 | GAFSX vs GFSIX | |
| 1919 Financial Services Fund | -11.95% | Nov 16, 1998 | GAFSX vs SBFAX | |
| RMB Mendon Financial Services Fund | -12.67% | Jun 7, 1999 | GAFSX vs RMBKX |
Other Mutual Funds from Gabelli
Most popular Gabelli mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Gold Fund | Precious Metals | 93 | -0.94% | Jul 10, 1994 | GAFSX vs GOLDX | |
| Gabelli Equity Income Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 6 | -1.84% | Jan 2, 1992 | GAFSX vs GABEX | |
| Gabelli Asset Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 46 | -1.23% | Mar 3, 1986 | GAFSX vs GABAX | |
| Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 32 | -0.38% | Oct 22, 1991 | GAFSX vs GABSX | |
| Gabelli Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 22 | -13.39% | Apr 10, 1987 | GAFSX vs GABGX | |
| Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 58 | 0.00% | Aug 26, 1999 | GAFSX vs GABBX | |
| Gabelli Utilities Fund | Utilities Equities | 76 | 8.05% | Aug 30, 1999 | GAFSX vs GABUX | |
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund | Communications Equities | 67 | -3.02% | Oct 31, 1993 | GAFSX vs GABTX | |
| Gabelli Focused Growth and Income Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 12 | 5.16% | Dec 31, 2002 | GAFSX vs GWSAX | |
| Gabelli Global Growth Fund | Global Equities | 15 | -10.61% | Feb 6, 1994 | GAFSX vs GICPX |
Often Compared With GAFSX
What investors most often compare with GAFSX, 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 | GAFSX vs ICFSX | |
| Davis Financial Fund | Financials Equities | 24 | -11.14% | May 1, 1991 | GAFSX vs RPFGX | |
| John Hancock Financial Industries Fund | Financials Equities | 7 | -9.90% | Mar 14, 1996 | GAFSX vs FIDAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund Class I | Financials Equities | 11 | -9.38% | Sep 3, 1996 | GAFSX vs FFSIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund Class A | Financials Equities | 10 | -9.46% | Sep 3, 1996 | GAFSX vs FAFDX | |
| Fidelity Select Fintech Portfolio | Financials Equities | 1 | -26.09% | Dec 16, 1985 | GAFSX vs FSVLX | |
| Emerald Finance and Banking Innovation Fund | Financials Equities | 6 | -12.92% | Feb 18, 1997 | GAFSX vs HSSAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund Class C | Financials Equities | 9 | -9.61% | Nov 3, 1997 | GAFSX vs FAFCX | |
| T. Rowe Price Financial Services Fund | Financials Equities | 26 | -10.22% | Sep 30, 1996 | GAFSX vs PRISX | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | GAFSX vs SPY |
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