American Funds The Growth Fund of America Fund Class C (GFACX) Alternatives
American Funds The Growth Fund of America Fund Class C (GFACX) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GFACX. 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 GFACX
GFACX charges 1.35% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GFACX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Growth Fund G Class | 0.01% | Mar 1, 2022 | GFACX vs ACIHX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | — | GFACX vs FSPGX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | Dec 20, 2017 | GFACX vs SWLGX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | May 14, 1998 | GFACX vs VIGIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Oct 1, 2002 | GFACX vs TILIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GFACX
Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Rock Fund | 87 | Mar 6, 2020 | GFACX vs ONERX | |
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. | 83 | Jan 2, 1990 | GFACX vs ADX | |
| Fidelity Series Growth Company Fund | 82 | Nov 7, 2013 | GFACX vs FCGSX | |
| Baron Partners Fund | 81 | Apr 30, 2003 | GFACX vs BPTRX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | 81 | Aug 17, 1999 | GFACX vs VTMGX |
Top Performing GFACX Alternatives (YTD)
GFACX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 9.79% | Sep 28, 2018 | GFACX vs GQEPX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | 1.58% | Sep 9, 2019 | GFACX vs BBLIX | |
| Emerald Insights Fund | 0.00% | Aug 1, 2014 | GFACX vs EFCNX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | -0.48% | Aug 17, 1999 | GFACX vs VTMGX | |
| American Growth Fund Series One | -1.31% | Jul 31, 1958 | GFACX vs AMRGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GFACX
GFACX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Veritas Global Real Return Fund | 10.98% | Jan 10, 1991 | GFACX vs BLUEX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | 11.79% | Dec 29, 2015 | GFACX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | 12.40% | Jun 18, 2012 | GFACX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 12.43% | Sep 28, 2018 | GFACX vs GQEPX | |
| Provident Trust Strategy Fund | 14.45% | Dec 30, 1986 | GFACX vs PROVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GFACX
GFACX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | -7.09% | Dec 29, 2015 | GFACX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | -8.45% | Jun 18, 2012 | GFACX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | -8.71% | Sep 28, 2018 | GFACX vs GQEPX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -8.99% | Jan 31, 2005 | GFACX vs MEIFX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | -10.22% | Sep 9, 2019 | GFACX vs BBLIX |
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Often Compared With GFACX
What investors most often compare with GFACX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class A | Large Cap Growth Equities | 29 | -11.22% | Dec 1, 1973 | GFACX vs AGTHX | |
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | Large Cap Blend Equities | 46 | -7.06% | Nov 13, 2000 | GFACX vs VFIAX | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | GFACX vs VOO | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 69 | -5.93% | Mar 10, 1999 | GFACX vs QQQ | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | GFACX vs VUG | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 45 | -6.77% | — | GFACX vs FSKAX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Sha... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 46 | -6.75% | Nov 13, 2000 | GFACX vs VTSAX | |
| American Funds The New Economy Fund Class F-1 | Large Cap Growth Equities | 74 | -8.51% | Mar 15, 2001 | GFACX vs ANFFX | |
| abrdn U.S. Sustainable Leaders Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 5 | -10.06% | Jun 30, 2000 | GFACX vs GXXIX | |
| ICON Equity Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 39 | -1.68% | Oct 17, 2002 | GFACX vs IOLZX |
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