Nationwide Small Cap Index Fund (GMRAX) Alternatives
Nationwide Small Cap Index Fund (GMRAX) belongs to the Small 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 GMRAX. 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 GMRAX
GMRAX charges 0.68% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GMRAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund | 0.03% | Sep 8, 2011 | GMRAX vs FSSNX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Plus S... | 0.03% | Dec 17, 2010 | GMRAX vs VSCPX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | Jul 7, 1997 | GMRAX vs VSCIX | |
| Schwab Small-Cap Index Fund-Select Shares | 0.04% | May 19, 1997 | GMRAX vs SWSSX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.05% | Nov 13, 2000 | GMRAX vs VSMAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GMRAX
Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Blend 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auer Growth Fund | 92 | Dec 28, 2007 | GMRAX vs AUERX | |
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 89 | Sep 30, 1996 | GMRAX vs DFISX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 86 | Dec 31, 1991 | GMRAX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 85 | Apr 15, 1997 | GMRAX vs WESCX | |
| Fidelity Series Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 81 | Mar 22, 2007 | GMRAX vs FSOPX |
Top Performing GMRAX Alternatives (YTD)
GMRAX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Small Cap Value Fund | 11.47% | Dec 14, 2001 | GMRAX vs HASCX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 9.67% | Apr 15, 1997 | GMRAX vs WESCX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 9.23% | Dec 31, 1991 | GMRAX vs RYOTX | |
| River Oak Discovery Fund | 7.17% | Jun 30, 2005 | GMRAX vs RIVSX | |
| 1290 GAMCO Small/Mid Cap Value Fund | 6.91% | Nov 12, 2014 | GMRAX vs TNVIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GMRAX
GMRAX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 15.63% | Sep 30, 1996 | GMRAX vs DFISX | |
| DWS Small Cap Core Fund | 17.61% | Jul 14, 2000 | GMRAX vs SSLCX | |
| Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund | 18.58% | Nov 1, 1996 | GMRAX vs HFCGX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | 19.02% | — | GMRAX vs BOSOX | |
| Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund | 19.41% | Feb 27, 2017 | GMRAX vs CSMDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GMRAX
GMRAX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWS Small Cap Core Fund | -10.06% | Jul 14, 2000 | GMRAX vs SSLCX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | -11.39% | May 11, 1998 | GMRAX vs WEMMX | |
| Cambiar Small Cap Fund | -11.67% | Aug 31, 2004 | GMRAX vs CAMSX | |
| Virtus Small-Cap Fund | -11.76% | Jul 1, 2013 | GMRAX vs AZBIX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | -11.89% | — | GMRAX vs BOSOX |
Other Mutual Funds from Nationwide
Most popular Nationwide mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 99 | 0.76% | Nov 1, 2015 | GMRAX vs NWXHX | |
| Nationwide S&P 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 55 | -4.41% | Nov 2, 1998 | GMRAX vs GRISX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | Technology Equities | 75 | 1.42% | Jun 9, 1996 | GMRAX vs NWJCX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 13 | 9.49% | Jan 24, 2021 | GMRAX vs NWAUX | |
| Nationwide Bailard Technology and Science Fund | Technology Equities | 19 | -11.42% | May 29, 2001 | GMRAX vs NWHQX | |
| Nationwide Geneva Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 1 | -9.25% | Jan 4, 1999 | GMRAX vs NWHVX | |
| Nationwide Mid Cap Market Index Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 36 | 2.42% | Dec 29, 1999 | GMRAX vs GMXAX | |
| Nationwide International Index Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 70 | 0.48% | Dec 29, 1999 | GMRAX vs GIIAX | |
| Nationwide Bond Index Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 30 | -0.40% | Dec 29, 1999 | GMRAX vs GBIAX | |
| Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Aggres... | Diversified Portfolio | 69 | -0.47% | Mar 29, 2000 | GMRAX vs NDMAX |
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