Nationwide S&P 500 Index Fund Class R (GRMRX) belongs to the S&P 500 category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GRMRX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GRMRX
GRMRX charges 0.93% annually. There are 31 mutual funds in the S&P 500 category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares S&P 500 Index Fund Class G | 0.01% | — | Jul 2019 | GRMRX vs BSPGX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | — | Sep 2014 | GRMRX vs SSSYX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Pl... | 0.02% | 349.70B | Jul 1997 | GRMRX vs VIIIX | |
| Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund | 0.02% | 144.34B | May 1997 | GRMRX vs SWPPX | |
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund | 0.02% | — | Feb 1988 | GRMRX vs FXAIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GRMRX
GRMRX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 46. There are 30 mutual funds in the S&P 500 category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 69.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund | 69 | — | Jul 1997 | GRMRX vs VADDX | |
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund | 64 | — | Feb 1988 | GRMRX vs FXAIX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Pl... | 63 | 349.70B | Jul 1997 | GRMRX vs VIIIX | |
| Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund | 63 | 144.34B | May 1997 | GRMRX vs SWPPX | |
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 63 | 1.70T | Nov 2000 | GRMRX vs VFIAX |
Top Performing GRMRX Alternatives (YTD)
GRMRX is at 8.79% YTD. There are 33 mutual funds in the S&P 500 category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 13.28%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund | 13.28% | — | Jul 1997 | GRMRX vs VADDX | |
| Direxion Monthly S&P 500 Bull 1.75X Fund | 12.36% | — | May 2006 | GRMRX vs DXSLX | |
| CBOE Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Inco... | 9.49% | — | Sep 2017 | GRMRX vs KNGLX | |
| Victory 500 Index Fund | 9.38% | — | May 2002 | GRMRX vs USPRX | |
| iShares S&P 500 Index Fund Class G | 9.35% | — | Jul 2019 | GRMRX vs BSPGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GRMRX
GRMRX has 12.85% 1-year volatility. There are 6 mutual funds in the S&P 500 category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.38%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBOE Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Inco... | 11.38% | — | Sep 2017 | GRMRX vs KNGLX | |
| Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund | 11.79% | — | Jul 1997 | GRMRX vs VADDX | |
| Shelton Capital Management S&P 500 Index Fund | 12.80% | — | Apr 1992 | GRMRX vs SPFIX | |
| CYBER HORNET S&P 500 | 12.83% | — | Mar 2017 | GRMRX vs INDEX | |
| Principal LargeCap S&P 500 Index Fund Class A | 12.84% | — | Feb 2001 | GRMRX vs PLSAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GRMRX
GRMRX has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.01%. There are 29 mutual funds in the S&P 500 category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.88%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund | -7.88% | — | Jul 1997 | GRMRX vs VADDX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | -8.88% | — | Sep 2014 | GRMRX vs SSSYX | |
| Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund | -8.89% | 144.34B | May 1997 | GRMRX vs SWPPX | |
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund | -8.89% | — | Feb 1988 | GRMRX vs FXAIX | |
| Shelton Capital Management S&P 500 Index Fund | -8.90% | — | Apr 1992 | GRMRX vs SPFIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Nationwide
The 10 most viewed Nationwide mutual funds shown here include NWXHX, NWXEX, GRISX and span 9 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 99 | 2.57% | — | Nov 2015 | GRMRX vs NWXHX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | Multisector Bonds | 99 | 2.50% | — | Nov 2015 | GRMRX vs NWXEX | |
| Nationwide S&P 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 58 | 9.12% | — | Nov 1998 | GRMRX vs GRISX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | Technology Equities | 70 | 20.98% | — | Jun 1996 | GRMRX vs NWJCX | |
| Nationwide International Index Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 63 | 12.14% | — | Dec 1999 | GRMRX vs GIIAX | |
| Nationwide Bailard Technology and Science Fund | Technology Equities | 19 | 12.92% | — | May 2001 | GRMRX vs NWHQX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | Quality Factor, Large Cap Blend Equities | 13 | 5.53% | — | Jan 2021 | GRMRX vs NWAUX | |
| Nationwide Small Cap Index Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 76 | 19.02% | — | Dec 1999 | GRMRX vs GMRAX | |
| Nationwide Geneva Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 1 | -1.87% | — | Jan 1999 | GRMRX vs NWHVX | |
| Nationwide Mid Cap Market Index Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 50 | 14.41% | — | Dec 1999 | GRMRX vs GMXAX |
Often Compared With GRMRX
Investors most often compare GRMRX with PSPCX, MSXAX, TRSPX. These 20 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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