GuideStone Funds Equity Index Fund Investor Class (GEQZX) belongs to the Large Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GEQZX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GEQZX
GEQZX charges 0.39% annually. There are 111 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | — | GEQZX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | — | Jun 2016 | GEQZX vs VSTSX | |
| Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund | 0.01% | — | Oct 2004 | GEQZX vs EOI | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | — | GEQZX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | — | Feb 2016 | GEQZX vs FLCPX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GEQZX
GEQZX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 70. There are 160 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 96 | 15.30B | Dec 2004 | GEQZX vs VPCCX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 94 | 82.00B | Nov 2001 | GEQZX vs VPMAX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 92 | — | Dec 2011 | GEQZX vs DHAMX | |
| PrimeCap Odyssey Stock Fund | 91 | — | Nov 2004 | GEQZX vs POSKX | |
| Glenmede Quantitative U.S. Large Cap Core Equity P... | 91 | — | Feb 2004 | GEQZX vs GTLOX |
Top Performing GEQZX Alternatives (YTD)
GEQZX is at 11.19% YTD. There are 170 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 29.33%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 29.33% | 15.30B | Dec 2004 | GEQZX vs VPCCX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 27.94% | — | Jan 2017 | GEQZX vs YFSIX | |
| Glenmede Responsible ESG U.S. Equity Portfolio | 27.79% | — | Dec 2015 | GEQZX vs RESGX | |
| Archer Multi Cap Fund | 26.71% | — | Dec 2019 | GEQZX vs ALSMX | |
| Integrity ESG Growth & Income Fund | 26.41% | — | Jan 1995 | GEQZX vs IGIAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GEQZX
GEQZX has 11.86% 1-year volatility. There are 126 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.26%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.26% | — | Jun 2013 | GEQZX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 2.26% | — | Mar 2021 | GEQZX vs SVPFX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | 7.91% | — | Jul 2012 | GEQZX vs AUEIX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 7.91% | — | Jul 2012 | GEQZX vs QUERX | |
| Fidelity U.S. Low Volatility Equity Fund | 8.38% | — | Nov 2019 | GEQZX vs FULVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GEQZX
GEQZX has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.98%. There are 182 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.33%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -1.33% | — | Mar 2021 | GEQZX vs SVPFX | |
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | — | Jun 2013 | GEQZX vs ORDNX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | -4.14% | — | Dec 2004 | GEQZX vs RCKSX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | -5.91% | — | Jul 2012 | GEQZX vs AUEIX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | -5.93% | — | Jul 2012 | GEQZX vs QUERX |
Other Mutual Funds from GuideStone Funds
The 10 most viewed GuideStone Funds mutual funds shown here include GEQYX, GGBFX, GFSYX and span 9 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GuideStone Funds Equity Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 70 | 11.42% | — | Aug 2001 | GEQZX vs GEQYX | |
| GuideStone Funds Global Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 12 | 0.38% | — | Dec 2006 | GEQZX vs GGBFX | |
| GuideStone Funds Strategic Alternatives Fund | Multistrategy | 18 | 0.11% | — | Jun 2017 | GEQZX vs GFSYX | |
| GuideStone Funds Aggressive Allocation Fund | Global Equities | 49 | 11.26% | — | Aug 2001 | GEQZX vs GGBZX | |
| GuideStone Funds Low-Duration Bond Fund | Short-Term Bond | 89 | 0.65% | — | Aug 2001 | GEQZX vs GLDYX | |
| GuideStone Funds Growth Equity Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 16 | 5.63% | — | Aug 2001 | GEQZX vs GGEYX | |
| GuideStone Funds Balanced Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 51 | 5.35% | — | Aug 2001 | GEQZX vs GGIZX | |
| GuideStone Funds Global Real Estate Securities Fun... | REIT | 11 | 7.42% | — | Dec 2006 | GEQZX vs GREZX | |
| GuideStone Funds MyDestination 2025 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 61 | 5.94% | — | Dec 2006 | GEQZX vs GMWZX | |
| GuideStone Funds MyDestination 2035 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 59 | 7.73% | — | Dec 2006 | GEQZX vs GMHZX |
Often Compared With GEQZX
Investors most often compare GEQZX with AIGOX, AMFEX, GMFZX. These 5 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alger Growth & Income Portfolio | Large Cap Blend Equities | 89 | 14.89% | — | Nov 1988 | GEQZX vs AIGOX | |
| AAMA Equity Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 89 | 13.36% | — | Jun 2017 | GEQZX vs AMFEX | |
| GuideStone Funds MyDestination 2045 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 59 | 10.21% | — | Dec 2006 | GEQZX vs GMFZX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | Large Cap Blend Equities | 83 | 15.39% | — | Aug 1992 | GEQZX vs POGSX | |
| GuideStone Funds MyDestination 2055 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 59 | 11.07% | — | Dec 2011 | GEQZX vs GMGZX |
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