GuideMark World ex-US Fund (GMWEX) 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 GMWEX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GMWEX
GMWEX charges 1.15% annually. There are 335 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 Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Sep 2009 | GMWEX vs FSGEX | |
| Fidelity Series International Growth Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | GMWEX vs FIGSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | GMWEX vs FINVX | |
| Fidelity Series Overseas Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2019 | GMWEX vs FSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | GMWEX vs FHLFX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GMWEX
GMWEX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 44. There are 179 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 95 | — | Jul 1998 | GMWEX vs GTMIX | |
| SA International Value Fund | 93 | — | Aug 1999 | GMWEX vs SAHMX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 92 | — | Mar 1993 | GMWEX vs SWRLX | |
| GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 90 | — | Jun 2006 | GMWEX vs GIOTX | |
| DFA International Value III Portfolio | 89 | — | Feb 1995 | GMWEX vs DFVIX |
Top Performing GMWEX Alternatives (YTD)
GMWEX is at 8.99% YTD. There are 291 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 28.25%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Beacon Tocqueville International Value Fu... | 28.25% | — | Aug 1994 | GMWEX vs TIVFX | |
| Fidelity SAI International SMA Completion Fund | 24.09% | — | Apr 2019 | GMWEX vs FISZX | |
| Calamos International Growth Fund | 22.91% | — | Mar 2005 | GMWEX vs CIGIX | |
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 22.73% | — | Dec 2004 | GMWEX vs DCINX | |
| Lord Abbett International Growth Fund | 22.36% | — | Jun 2021 | GMWEX vs LIAGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GMWEX
GMWEX has 14.83% 1-year volatility. There are 125 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.26%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 8.26% | — | Nov 1997 | GMWEX vs FAOCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | 8.27% | — | Feb 2017 | GMWEX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | 8.28% | — | Sep 1996 | GMWEX vs FAOAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | 8.28% | — | Jul 1995 | GMWEX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 8.29% | — | Apr 1990 | GMWEX vs FAERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GMWEX
GMWEX has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.42%. There are 60 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 | GMWEX vs RWIIX | |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | -6.97% | — | Jun 2008 | GMWEX vs IVFIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | -7.26% | — | Feb 2017 | GMWEX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | -7.28% | — | Jul 1995 | GMWEX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | -7.29% | — | Apr 1990 | GMWEX vs FAERX |
Other Mutual Funds from GuideMark
The 7 most viewed GuideMark mutual funds shown here include GMLGX, GPTCX, GMSMX and span 7 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GuideMark Large Cap Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 51 | 9.25% | — | Jun 2001 | GMWEX vs GMLGX | |
| GuidePath Conservative Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 65 | 5.17% | — | Apr 2011 | GMWEX vs GPTCX | |
| GuideMark Small/Mid Cap Core Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 66 | 20.20% | — | Jun 2001 | GMWEX vs GMSMX | |
| GuideMark Emerging Markets Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 49 | 20.68% | — | Jun 2001 | GMWEX vs GMLVX | |
| GuidePath Growth Allocation Fund | Global Equities | 51 | 11.42% | — | Apr 2011 | GMWEX vs GPSTX | |
| GuidePath Tactical Allocation Fund | Tactical Allocation | 33 | 7.19% | — | Apr 2011 | GMWEX vs GPTUX | |
| GuideMark Core Fixed Income Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 19 | -0.32% | — | Jun 2001 | GMWEX vs GMCOX |
Often Compared With GMWEX
Investors most often compare GMWEX with PZRIX, VOO, URTH. These 20 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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