abrdn U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund (GSXIX) 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 GSXIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GSXIX
GSXIX charges 1.11% annually. There are 86 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 | GSXIX vs FECGX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Institutional... | 0.06% | 47.00B | May 2000 | GSXIX vs VSGIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Share... | 0.07% | 47.00B | Sep 2011 | GSXIX vs VSGAX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutio... | 0.08% | — | May 2011 | GSXIX vs VRTGX | |
| Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.19% | — | May 1998 | GSXIX vs VISGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GSXIX
GSXIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 70. There are 9 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Epiphany ESG Small Cap Equity Fund | 91 | — | Nov 2015 | GSXIX vs DSCIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 83 | — | Dec 2016 | GSXIX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 82 | — | May 2002 | GSXIX vs NESGX | |
| North Square Spectrum Alpha Fund | 79 | — | Jan 1994 | GSXIX vs ORIGX | |
| Driehaus Micro Cap Growth Fund | 77 | — | Nov 2013 | GSXIX vs DMCRX |
Top Performing GSXIX Alternatives (YTD)
GSXIX is at 23.60% YTD. There are 13 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 56.00%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 56.00% | — | Dec 2016 | GSXIX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 55.46% | — | May 2002 | GSXIX vs NESGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 35.75% | — | Dec 1995 | GSXIX vs OBMCX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 33.50% | — | Dec 2016 | GSXIX vs NEAIX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Retail Class | 33.20% | — | Sep 2001 | GSXIX vs NEAGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GSXIX
GSXIX has 18.43% 1-year volatility. There are 33 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.57%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric Fund | 14.57% | — | Nov 1995 | GSXIX vs EMCAX | |
| Calvert Small/Mid-Cap Fund Class I | 15.38% | — | Jul 2011 | GSXIX vs CMCIX | |
| Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund | 16.31% | — | Sep 1988 | GSXIX vs NBGNX | |
| Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund Institutional Class | 16.31% | — | Jul 1999 | GSXIX vs NBGIX | |
| Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund | 16.33% | — | Jan 1997 | GSXIX vs ETEGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GSXIX
GSXIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.21%. There are 12 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 | GSXIX vs DSCIX | |
| Rydex S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth Fund | -8.49% | — | Feb 2004 | GSXIX vs RYWCX | |
| WesMark Small Company Fund | -8.50% | — | Dec 1993 | GSXIX vs WMKSX | |
| Empiric Fund | -8.60% | — | Nov 1995 | GSXIX vs EMCAX | |
| ProFunds Small Cap Growth Fund | -9.15% | — | Sep 2001 | GSXIX vs SGPIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Aberdeen
The 10 most viewed Aberdeen mutual funds shown here include ASGI, THQ, ATOIX and span 10 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund | Infrastructure Equities, Industrials Equities | 35 | 12.43% | — | Jul 2020 | GSXIX vs ASGI | |
| Abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund | Health & Biotech Equities | 55 | 4.92% | — | Jul 2014 | GSXIX vs THQ | |
| abrdn Ultra Short Municipal Income Fund | Municipal Bonds | 100 | 1.46% | — | Dec 2002 | GSXIX vs ATOIX | |
| abrdn Realty Income & Growth Fund | REIT | 82 | 20.94% | — | Dec 1998 | GSXIX vs AIGYX | |
| abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | Emerging Markets Equities | 82 | 31.84% | — | Aug 2000 | GSXIX vs GLLSX | |
| abrdn World Healthcare Fund | Health & Biotech Equities | 82 | 11.66% | — | Jun 2015 | GSXIX vs THW | |
| abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc | Emerging Markets Bonds | 5 | 1.44% | — | Jan 1990 | GSXIX vs FAX | |
| abrdn U.S. Sustainable Leaders Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 11 | 4.34% | — | Jun 2000 | GSXIX vs GXXIX | |
| abrdn Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund | Multistrategy | 27 | -0.03% | — | Oct 1990 | GSXIX vs CGFIX | |
| abrdn Dynamic Dividend Fund | Global Equities | 82 | 11.96% | — | Sep 2003 | GSXIX vs ADVDX |
Often Compared With GSXIX
Investors most often compare GSXIX with UMBHX, ABEMX, GOPIX. These 12 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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