Clough Global Equity Fund (GLQ) Alternatives
Clough Global Equity Fund (GLQ) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GLQ. 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 GLQ
GLQ charges 0.03% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GLQ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Nov 25, 1996 | GLQ vs GMGEX | |
| GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Jun 15, 2005 | GLQ vs GWOAX | |
| NYLI CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Term Fu... | 0.02% | Jan 1, 2021 | GLQ vs MEGI | |
| State Street Global All Cap Equity ex-U.S. Index F... | 0.07% | Sep 17, 2014 | GLQ vs SSGLX | |
| USAA Cornerstone Equity Fund | 0.09% | Jun 7, 2012 | GLQ vs UCEQX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GLQ
Among mutual funds in the Global 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Global Capital Cycles Fund | 98 | May 23, 1984 | GLQ vs VGPMX | |
| Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund | 95 | May 30, 2007 | GLQ vs CAEIX | |
| GMO Climate Change Fund | 95 | Apr 4, 2017 | GLQ vs GCCHX | |
| Artisan Global Equity Fund | 94 | Mar 28, 2010 | GLQ vs ARTHX | |
| Wasatch Global Value Fund Investor Class Shares | 93 | Sep 25, 1996 | GLQ vs FMIEX |
Top Performing GLQ Alternatives (YTD)
GLQ alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Investment Tax-Managed Real Assets Fund | 13.06% | Jun 9, 2019 | GLQ vs RTXAX | |
| GMO Climate Change Fund | 10.71% | Apr 4, 2017 | GLQ vs GCCHX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 10.36% | Dec 17, 2007 | GLQ vs FGIAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund | 10.08% | Jun 29, 2021 | GLQ vs GQFPX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 9.35% | Aug 28, 2017 | GLQ vs CSUAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GLQ
GLQ alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | 8.94% | Sep 4, 1990 | GLQ vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | 10.06% | Dec 12, 2013 | GLQ vs VMVFX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 10.09% | Dec 12, 2013 | GLQ vs VMNVX | |
| MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund | 10.60% | Dec 4, 2013 | GLQ vs MVGIX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 10.73% | — | GLQ vs GLIFX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GLQ
GLQ alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | -6.85% | Sep 4, 1990 | GLQ vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | -7.93% | Dec 12, 2013 | GLQ vs VMNVX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | -7.96% | Dec 12, 2013 | GLQ vs VMVFX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -7.98% | Aug 28, 2017 | GLQ vs CSUAX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -8.29% | Dec 17, 2007 | GLQ vs FGIAX |
Other Mutual Funds from Clough Capital
Most popular Clough Capital mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund | Global Equity Income | 72 | 2.08% | Jul 28, 2004 | GLQ vs GLV |
Often Compared With GLQ
What investors most often compare with GLQ, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clough Global Opportunities Fund | 83 | 1.12% | — | GLQ vs GLO | ||
| Boston Partners Global Sustainability Fund | Global Equities | 85 | 2.43% | Dec 28, 2021 | GLQ vs BPGSX | |
| American Funds Global Growth Fund Class R-6 | Global Equities | 51 | -5.63% | May 18, 2009 | GLQ vs GWPFX | |
| Morgan Stanley Global Opportunity Portfolio Class ... | Global Equities | 2 | -11.72% | May 24, 2010 | GLQ vs MGGPX | |
| JPMorgan Global Allocation Fund A | Global Equities | 36 | -3.89% | May 31, 2011 | GLQ vs GAOAX |
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