The New Germany Fund (GF) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GF
GF charges 0.01% annually. There are 5 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series Overseas Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2019 | GF vs FSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | GF vs FHLFX | |
| Fidelity Series International Growth Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | GF vs FIGSX | |
| Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Sep 2009 | GF vs FSGEX | |
| Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | GF vs FINVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GF
GF has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 3. There are 431 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 97 | — | Jul 1998 | GF vs GTMIX | |
| SA International Value Fund | 96 | — | Aug 1999 | GF vs SAHMX | |
| PIMCO RAE PLUS International Fund | 95 | — | Sep 2011 | GF vs PTSIX | |
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index F... | 94 | 20.40B | Mar 2016 | GF vs VIHAX | |
| DFA International Value III Portfolio | 94 | — | Feb 1995 | GF vs DFVIX |
Top Performing GF Alternatives (YTD)
GF is at -0.63% YTD. There are 439 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 23.03%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 23.03% | — | Dec 2004 | GF vs DCINX | |
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 22.05% | — | Jul 1998 | GF vs GTMIX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 21.39% | — | Mar 1993 | GF vs SWRLX | |
| GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 21.36% | — | Jun 2006 | GF vs GIOTX | |
| Fidelity SAI International SMA Completion Fund | 20.57% | — | Apr 2019 | GF vs FISZX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GF
GF has 20.03% 1-year volatility. There are 405 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.67%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 7.67% | — | Nov 1997 | GF vs FAOCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | 7.67% | — | Sep 1996 | GF vs FAOAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | 7.68% | — | Feb 2017 | GF vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | 7.69% | — | Jul 1995 | GF vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 7.69% | — | Apr 1990 | GF vs FAERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GF
GF has a 1-year max drawdown of -18.07%. There are 432 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood AlphaFactor Tactical International Fund | -6.94% | — | Nov 2017 | GF vs RWIIX | |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | -6.97% | — | Jun 2008 | GF vs IVFIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | -7.26% | — | Feb 2017 | GF vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | -7.28% | — | Jul 1995 | GF vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | -7.29% | — | Sep 1996 | GF vs FAOAX |
Other Mutual Funds from DWS
The 10 most viewed DWS mutual funds shown here include AAAAX, KTCAX, SCDGX and span 9 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund - Class A | Diversified Portfolio | 77 | 11.12% | — | Jul 2007 | GF vs AAAAX | |
| DWS Science and Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 32 | 14.14% | — | Sep 1948 | GF vs KTCAX | |
| DWS Core Equity Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 63 | 10.41% | — | May 1929 | GF vs SCDGX | |
| DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund | Global Allocation | 77 | 11.24% | — | Jul 2007 | GF vs AAAZX | |
| DWS Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Emerging Markets Equities | 46 | 16.70% | — | May 1996 | GF vs SEMGX | |
| DWS International Growth Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 21 | 6.43% | — | Jul 1986 | GF vs SCOBX | |
| DWS S&P 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 56 | 8.90% | — | Aug 1997 | GF vs SCPIX | |
| DWS Capital Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 6 | 0.41% | — | Jul 2000 | GF vs SCGSX | |
| DWS Global High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 74 | 1.59% | — | Mar 1998 | GF vs MGHYX | |
| DWS Equity 500 Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | 9.19% | — | Dec 1992 | GF vs BTIIX |
Often Compared With GF
Investors most often compare GF with TBGVX, CIGIX, THOIX. These 13 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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