American Funds Growth Portfolio Class A (GWPAX) Alternatives
American Funds Growth Portfolio Class A (GWPAX) belongs to the Diversified Portfolio category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GWPAX. 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 GWPAX
GWPAX charges 0.73% annually. Among mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GWPAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity 70% Allocation Fund | 0.02% | Jan 1, 2022 | GWPAX vs FRGAX | |
| PGIM 60/40 Allocation Fund | 0.03% | Sep 12, 2017 | GWPAX vs PALDX | |
| TIAA-CREF Lifestyle Aggressive Growth Fund | 0.04% | Dec 8, 2011 | GWPAX vs TSAIX | |
| Fidelity Sustainable Multi-Asset Fund | 0.05% | Feb 9, 2022 | GWPAX vs FYMIX | |
| Baron WealthBuilder Fund | 0.05% | Dec 28, 2017 | GWPAX vs BWBIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GWPAX
Among mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | 99 | Nov 16, 2003 | GWPAX vs STDAX | |
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund Class I | 98 | Dec 24, 2002 | GWPAX vs TIBIX | |
| Chartwell Income Fund | 96 | Sep 2, 1987 | GWPAX vs BERIX | |
| Nuveen Flexible Income Fund | 96 | Dec 8, 2009 | GWPAX vs NWQIX | |
| Pioneer Multi-Asset Income Fund A | 93 | Dec 22, 2011 | GWPAX vs PMAIX |
Top Performing GWPAX Alternatives (YTD)
GWPAX alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM Real Assets Fund | 10.18% | Dec 29, 2010 | GWPAX vs PUDZX | |
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund Class I | 9.82% | Dec 24, 2002 | GWPAX vs TIBIX | |
| DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund - Class A | 9.77% | Jul 30, 2007 | GWPAX vs AAAAX | |
| ICON Equity Income Fund | 9.60% | May 9, 2004 | GWPAX vs IOEZX | |
| Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund | 9.31% | Nov 3, 2009 | GWPAX vs TPDAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GWPAX
GWPAX alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | 0.93% | Nov 16, 2003 | GWPAX vs STDAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Capita... | 2.66% | Apr 8, 2012 | GWPAX vs SCLAX | |
| Ave Maria Bond Fund | 3.44% | Apr 30, 2003 | GWPAX vs AVEFX | |
| American Funds College 2027 Fund | 3.50% | Sep 13, 2012 | GWPAX vs CSTAX | |
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Conservative Strategy F... | 3.68% | Nov 16, 2003 | GWPAX vs SICIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GWPAX
GWPAX alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | -0.59% | Nov 16, 2003 | GWPAX vs STDAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Capita... | -2.32% | Apr 8, 2012 | GWPAX vs SCLAX | |
| Ave Maria Bond Fund | -2.52% | Apr 30, 2003 | GWPAX vs AVEFX | |
| American Funds College 2027 Fund | -2.72% | Sep 13, 2012 | GWPAX vs CSTAX | |
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Conservative Strategy F... | -2.73% | Nov 16, 2003 | GWPAX vs SICIX |
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