Goldman Sachs Small Cap Growth Fund (GSAHX) belongs to the Small 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 GSAHX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GSAHX
GSAHX charges 1.03% annually. There are 68 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | — | Jul 2019 | GSAHX vs FECGX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Institutional... | 0.06% | 45.50B | May 2000 | GSAHX vs VSGIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Share... | 0.07% | 45.50B | Sep 2011 | GSAHX vs VSGAX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutio... | 0.08% | — | May 2011 | GSAHX vs VRTGX | |
| Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.19% | — | May 1998 | GSAHX vs VISGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GSAHX
GSAHX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 63. There are 35 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 90 | — | Dec 2016 | GSAHX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 89 | — | May 2002 | GSAHX vs NESGX | |
| Driehaus Micro Cap Growth Fund | 89 | — | Nov 2013 | GSAHX vs DMCRX | |
| Dana Epiphany ESG Small Cap Equity Fund | 89 | — | Nov 2015 | GSAHX vs DSCIX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 87 | — | Dec 2016 | GSAHX vs NEAIX |
Top Performing GSAHX Alternatives (YTD)
GSAHX is at 25.68% YTD. There are 24 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 69.74%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 69.74% | — | Dec 2016 | GSAHX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 69.18% | — | May 2002 | GSAHX vs NESGX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 49.69% | — | Dec 2016 | GSAHX vs NEAIX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 49.38% | — | Sep 2001 | GSAHX vs NEAGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 45.29% | — | Dec 1995 | GSAHX vs OBMCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GSAHX
GSAHX has 21.88% 1-year volatility. There are 91 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.66%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | 14.66% | — | Nov 1995 | GSAHX vs EMCAX | |
| Calvert Small/Mid-Cap Fund Class I | 15.37% | — | Jul 2011 | GSAHX vs CMCIX | |
| Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund | 16.30% | — | Jan 1997 | GSAHX vs ETEGX | |
| Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Small-Cap Fund | 16.36% | — | Sep 1997 | GSAHX vs ETMGX | |
| Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund | 16.36% | — | Sep 1988 | GSAHX vs NBGNX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GSAHX
GSAHX has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.29%. There are 14 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Epiphany ESG Small Cap Equity Fund | -7.08% | — | Nov 2015 | GSAHX vs DSCIX | |
| Rydex S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth Fund | -8.49% | — | Feb 2004 | GSAHX vs RYWCX | |
| WesMark Small Company Fund | -8.50% | — | Dec 1993 | GSAHX vs WMKSX | |
| Empiric 2500 Fund | -8.60% | — | Nov 1995 | GSAHX vs EMCAX | |
| Ranger Micro Cap Fund | -9.11% | — | Jun 2018 | GSAHX vs RFIMX |
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Often Compared With GSAHX
Investors most often compare GSAHX with JGMNX, GSRAX, JATTX. These 10 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janus Henderson Triton Fund Class N | Small Cap Growth Equities | 46 | 16.94% | — | May 2012 | GSAHX vs JGMNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Rising Dividend Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 33 | 12.13% | — | Mar 2004 | GSAHX vs GSRAX | |
| Janus Henderson Triton Fund Class T | Small Cap Growth Equities | 44 | 16.78% | — | Feb 2005 | GSAHX vs JATTX | |
| Goldman Sachs Short Duration Bond Fund | Short-Term Bond | 78 | 0.90% | — | Feb 2012 | GSAHX vs GSSRX | |
| Hood River Small-Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 86 | 30.43% | — | Jan 2003 | GSAHX vs HRSMX | |
| Carillon Scout Small Cap Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | — | — | — | Nov 1986 | GSAHX vs UMBHX | |
| Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund Institutional Class | Small Cap Growth Equities | 10 | 11.93% | — | Jul 1999 | GSAHX vs NBGIX | |
| Janus Henderson Triton Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 45 | 16.87% | — | Feb 2005 | GSAHX vs JANIX | |
| Emerald Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 86 | 30.71% | — | Oct 1992 | GSAHX vs HSPGX | |
| Emerald Growth Fund Institutional Class | Small Cap Growth Equities | 86 | 30.94% | — | Oct 2008 | GSAHX vs FGROX |
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