American Funds Growth Portfolio Class C (GWPCX) belongs to the Large 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 GWPCX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GWPCX
GWPCX charges 1.49% annually. There are 400 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Growth Fund G Class | 0.01% | — | Mar 2022 | GWPCX vs ACIHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | 5.10B | Dec 2017 | GWPCX vs SWLGX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | — | — | GWPCX vs FSPGX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | 365.00B | May 1998 | GWPCX vs VIGIX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.05% | 365.00B | Nov 2000 | GWPCX vs VIGAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GWPCX
GWPCX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 44. There are 118 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Insights Fund | 99 | — | Aug 2014 | GWPCX vs EFCNX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares | 94 | 82.00B | Nov 1984 | GWPCX vs VPMCX | |
| Fidelity OTC Portfolio Class K | 93 | — | May 2008 | GWPCX vs FOCKX | |
| Fidelity OTC Portfolio | 93 | — | Dec 1984 | GWPCX vs FOCPX | |
| PrimeCap Odyssey Growth Fund | 93 | — | Nov 2004 | GWPCX vs POGRX |
Top Performing GWPCX Alternatives (YTD)
GWPCX is at 10.95% YTD. There are 148 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 66.81%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Rock Fund | 66.81% | — | Mar 2020 | GWPCX vs ONERX | |
| Columbia Global Technology Growth Fund Class A | 32.06% | — | Nov 2000 | GWPCX vs CTCAX | |
| Rydex S&P 500 Pure Growth Fund | 30.14% | — | Feb 2004 | GWPCX vs RYGRX | |
| ICON Equity Fund | 28.15% | — | Oct 2002 | GWPCX vs IOLZX | |
| Fidelity OTC K6 Portfolio | 28.00% | — | Jun 2019 | GWPCX vs FOKFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GWPCX
GWPCX has 14.23% 1-year volatility. There are 113 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.86%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | 7.86% | — | Sep 2019 | GWPCX vs BBLIX | |
| Emerald Insights Fund | 9.27% | — | Aug 2014 | GWPCX vs EFCNX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | 9.35% | — | Jan 2005 | GWPCX vs MEIFX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | 9.77% | — | Dec 2015 | GWPCX vs MRFOX | |
| CIBC Atlas Equity Income Fund | 9.88% | — | Apr 2010 | GWPCX vs AWYIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GWPCX
GWPCX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.88%. There are 101 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Insights Fund | -2.90% | — | Aug 2014 | GWPCX vs EFCNX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | -3.63% | — | Sep 2019 | GWPCX vs BBLIX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -4.80% | — | Jan 2005 | GWPCX vs MEIFX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | -6.77% | — | Sep 2018 | GWPCX vs GQEPX | |
| LKCM Aquinas Catholic Equity Fund | -7.02% | — | Jul 2005 | GWPCX vs AQEIX |
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