Hennessy Gas Utility Fund (GASFX) Alternatives
Hennessy Gas Utility Fund (GASFX) belongs to the Utilities Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GASFX. 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 GASFX
GASFX charges 1.00% annually. Among mutual funds in the Utilities Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GASFX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Utilities Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | Apr 28, 2004 | GASFX vs VUIAX | |
| Fidelity Telecom and Utilities Fund | 0.60% | Nov 27, 1987 | GASFX vs FIUIX | |
| American Century Utilities Fund | 0.65% | Feb 28, 1993 | GASFX vs BULIX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 0.72% | Sep 29, 1948 | GASFX vs FKUTX | |
| Fidelity Select Utilities Portfolio | 0.74% | Dec 9, 1981 | GASFX vs FSUTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GASFX
Among mutual funds in the Utilities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc | 85 | Jul 27, 2011 | GASFX vs DPG | |
| MFS Utilities Fund | 83 | Feb 13, 1992 | GASFX vs MMUFX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 81 | Sep 29, 1948 | GASFX vs FKUTX | |
| American Century Utilities Fund | 81 | Feb 28, 1993 | GASFX vs BULIX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | 80 | Jan 2, 2002 | GASFX vs FRURX |
Top Performing GASFX Alternatives (YTD)
GASFX alternatives from the Utilities Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc | 15.31% | Jul 27, 2011 | GASFX vs DPG | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 9.58% | Sep 29, 1948 | GASFX vs FKUTX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class A | 9.56% | Sep 30, 1948 | GASFX vs FKUQX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | 9.51% | Jan 2, 2002 | GASFX vs FRURX | |
| American Century Utilities Fund | 9.37% | Feb 28, 1993 | GASFX vs BULIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GASFX
GASFX alternatives from the Utilities Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Utilities Fund | 13.57% | Aug 30, 1999 | GASFX vs GABUX | |
| Allspring Utility and Telecommunications Fund | 14.63% | Jan 3, 1994 | GASFX vs EVUAX | |
| Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund | 14.68% | Apr 30, 2004 | GASFX vs ERH | |
| Rydex Utilities Fund | 15.08% | Apr 2, 2000 | GASFX vs RYUIX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | 15.09% | Sep 29, 1948 | GASFX vs FKUTX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GASFX
GASFX alternatives from the Utilities Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Utility and Telecommunications Fund | -7.90% | Jan 3, 1994 | GASFX vs EVUAX | |
| MFS Utilities Fund | -8.06% | Feb 13, 1992 | GASFX vs MMUFX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund | -8.19% | Sep 29, 1948 | GASFX vs FKUTX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class R | -8.20% | Jan 2, 2002 | GASFX vs FRURX | |
| Franklin Utilities Fund Class A | -8.20% | Sep 30, 1948 | GASFX vs FKUQX |
Other Mutual Funds from Hennessy
Most popular Hennessy mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hennessy Cornerstone Mid Cap 30 Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 14 | -4.78% | Sep 17, 2003 | GASFX vs HFMDX | |
| Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 24 | 0.00% | Nov 1, 1996 | GASFX vs HFCGX | |
| Hennessy Japan Fund | Japan Equities | 25 | -1.56% | Oct 30, 2003 | GASFX vs HJPNX | |
| Hennessy Midstream Fund | Energy Equities | 16 | 17.65% | Dec 30, 2013 | GASFX vs HMSIX | |
| Hennessy Focus Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 42 | -5.05% | Jan 3, 1997 | GASFX vs HFCSX | |
| Hennessy Cornerstone Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 75 | 8.31% | Nov 1, 1996 | GASFX vs HFCVX | |
| Hennessy Japan Small Cap Fund | Japan Equities | 73 | 0.77% | Aug 30, 2007 | GASFX vs HJPSX | |
| Hennessy Cornerstone Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 36 | 3.18% | Mar 20, 2009 | GASFX vs HFLGX | |
| Hennessy Balanced Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 73 | 3.41% | Mar 7, 1996 | GASFX vs HBFBX | |
| Hennessy Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 19 | -10.79% | Jan 31, 2002 | GASFX vs HTECX |
Often Compared With GASFX
What investors most often compare with GASFX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF | Derivative Income | 72 | -2.87% | May 3, 2022 | GASFX vs JEPQ | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Sha... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 46 | -6.75% | Nov 13, 2000 | GASFX vs VTSAX | |
| Bitcoin | 45 | -21.95% | — | GASFX vs BTC-USD | ||
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | Gold, Precious Metals | 88 | 8.63% | Jun 15, 2021 | GASFX vs IAUM | |
| PGIM Jennison Utility Fund | Utilities Equities | 60 | 6.96% | Jan 21, 1990 | GASFX vs PRUAX | |
| Hennessy Energy Transition Fund | Energy Equities | 83 | 31.39% | Dec 30, 2013 | GASFX vs HNRIX | |
| The Gabelli Utility Trust | Utilities Equities | 86 | 2.84% | Feb 25, 1999 | GASFX vs GUT |
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