GMO Benchmark-Free Fund (GBFFX) Alternatives
GMO Benchmark-Free Fund (GBFFX) belongs to the Global Allocation category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GBFFX. 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 GBFFX
GBFFX charges 0.35% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Allocation category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GBFFX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Implementation Fund | 0.02% | Feb 29, 2012 | GBFFX vs GIMFX | |
| Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio | 0.19% | Jan 1, 1998 | GBFFX vs GGSIX | |
| Voya Global Perspectives Portfolio | 0.20% | Apr 30, 2013 | GBFFX vs IPIRX | |
| MH Elite Select Portfolio of Funds Fund | 0.21% | Apr 5, 2006 | GBFFX vs MHESX | |
| Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund - Moderate | 0.25% | Dec 29, 2005 | GBFFX vs JNSMX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GBFFX
Among mutual funds in the Global Allocation 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund | 98 | Dec 23, 2002 | GBFFX vs TIBAX | |
| Hartford Real Asset Fund | 97 | May 27, 2010 | GBFFX vs HRLYX | |
| GMO Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | 96 | Jul 22, 2003 | GBFFX vs GBMFX | |
| GMO Implementation Fund | 96 | Feb 29, 2012 | GBFFX vs GIMFX | |
| Delaware Global Listed Real Assets Fund | 95 | Dec 5, 1995 | GBFFX vs DPREX |
Top Performing GBFFX Alternatives (YTD)
GBFFX alternatives from the Global Allocation category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Absolute Return Fund | 14.79% | Feb 29, 2012 | GBFFX vs WARAX | |
| Hartford Real Asset Fund | 10.68% | May 27, 2010 | GBFFX vs HRLYX | |
| Wilmington Real Asset Fund | 10.27% | Jun 30, 2003 | GBFFX vs WMRIX | |
| Cohen & Steers Real Assets Fund Inc | 10.26% | Jan 30, 2012 | GBFFX vs RAPZX | |
| Principal Diversified Real Asset Fund | 9.23% | Mar 15, 2010 | GBFFX vs PDRDX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GBFFX
GBFFX alternatives from the Global Allocation category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund | 4.95% | Dec 10, 2017 | GBFFX vs PFADX | |
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund Class I | 5.78% | Mar 24, 2011 | GBFFX vs LFMIX | |
| MH Elite Income Fund of Funds | 6.46% | Aug 14, 2011 | GBFFX vs MHEIX | |
| Principal Diversified Select Real Asset Fund | 6.83% | Jul 2, 2019 | GBFFX vs PDSYX | |
| Nuveen Real Asset Income Fund | 6.94% | Sep 12, 2011 | GBFFX vs NRIIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GBFFX
GBFFX alternatives from the Global Allocation category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund Class I | -3.08% | Mar 24, 2011 | GBFFX vs LFMIX | |
| PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund | -4.21% | Dec 10, 2017 | GBFFX vs PFADX | |
| MH Elite Income Fund of Funds | -4.54% | Aug 14, 2011 | GBFFX vs MHEIX | |
| Allspring Absolute Return Fund | -5.06% | Feb 29, 2012 | GBFFX vs WARAX | |
| Principal Diversified Select Real Asset Fund | -5.32% | Jul 2, 2019 | GBFFX vs PDSYX |
Other Mutual Funds from GMO
Most popular GMO mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Quality Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 24 | -9.54% | Feb 6, 2004 | GBFFX vs GQETX | |
| GMO International Equity Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 89 | 1.83% | Mar 30, 1987 | GBFFX vs GMOIX | |
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.51% | Mar 16, 2009 | GBFFX vs GUSTX | |
| GMO Asset Allocation Bond Fund | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 8 | -1.12% | Mar 17, 2009 | GBFFX vs GABFX | |
| GMO Resources Fund | Energy Equities | 95 | 27.66% | Dec 27, 2011 | GBFFX vs GOFIX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 97 | 2.00% | Apr 18, 1994 | GBFFX vs GMCDX | |
| GMO High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 84 | -1.45% | Jun 25, 2018 | GBFFX vs GHVIX | |
| GMO Alternative Allocation Fund | Multistrategy | 92 | 3.33% | May 1, 2019 | GBFFX vs GAAVX | |
| GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund | Global Equities | 86 | 1.01% | Nov 25, 1996 | GBFFX vs GMGEX | |
| GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 91 | 2.84% | Jun 4, 2006 | GBFFX vs GIOTX |
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