American Funds Global Growth Fund Class R-6 (GWPFX) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GWPFX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GWPFX
GWPFX charges 0.47% annually. There are 31 mutual funds in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2005 | GWPFX vs GWOAX | |
| GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | — | Nov 1996 | GWPFX vs GMGEX | |
| NYLI CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Term Fu... | 0.02% | — | Jan 2021 | GWPFX vs MEGI | |
| Clough Global Equity Fund | 0.03% | — | Apr 2005 | GWPFX vs GLQ | |
| State Street Global All Cap Equity ex-U.S. Index F... | 0.07% | — | Sep 2014 | GWPFX vs SSGLX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GWPFX
GWPFX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 33. There are 144 mutual funds in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSV Global Value Fund | 94 | — | Jun 2014 | GWPFX vs LVAGX | |
| MainStay Epoch Global Equity Yield Fund | 93 | — | Dec 2005 | GWPFX vs EPSYX | |
| Wasatch Global Value Fund Investor Class Shares | 92 | — | Sep 1996 | GWPFX vs FMIEX | |
| John Hancock Global Shareholder Yield Fund | 92 | — | Feb 2007 | GWPFX vs JGYIX | |
| Vanguard Global Capital Cycles Fund | 92 | 3.90B | May 1984 | GWPFX vs VGPMX |
Top Performing GWPFX Alternatives (YTD)
GWPFX is at 9.67% YTD. There are 134 mutual funds in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 32.84%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price Global Technology Fund I Class | 32.84% | — | Nov 2016 | GWPFX vs PGTIX | |
| Oberweis Global Opportunities Fund | 24.97% | — | Jan 1987 | GWPFX vs OBEGX | |
| LSV Global Value Fund | 23.33% | — | Jun 2014 | GWPFX vs LVAGX | |
| Ariel Global Fund | 22.42% | — | Dec 2011 | GWPFX vs AGLOX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund Class N | 21.75% | — | — | GWPFX vs YFSNX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GWPFX
GWPFX has 15.41% 1-year volatility. There are 169 mutual funds in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | 7.02% | 2.00B | Dec 2013 | GWPFX vs VMVFX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 7.03% | 2.00B | Dec 2013 | GWPFX vs VMNVX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Global Managed Vol... | 7.19% | — | Jul 2006 | GWPFX vs SVTAX | |
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | 7.52% | — | Sep 1990 | GWPFX vs MFWIX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Global Managed... | 7.56% | — | Jan 2016 | GWPFX vs SGMAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GWPFX
GWPFX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.78%. There are 170 mutual funds in the Global Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.17%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Partners Global Sustainability Fund | -5.17% | — | Dec 2021 | GWPFX vs BPGSX | |
| Russell Investment Tax-Managed Real Assets Fund | -5.21% | — | Jun 2019 | GWPFX vs RTXAX | |
| LSV Global Managed Volatility Fund | -5.76% | — | Jun 2014 | GWPFX vs LVAFX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Global Managed... | -5.88% | — | Jan 2016 | GWPFX vs SGMAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Global Managed Vol... | -5.99% | — | Jul 2006 | GWPFX vs SVTAX |
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Often Compared With GWPFX
Investors most often compare GWPFX with MSEQX, FGIAX, PGVFX. These 20 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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