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 32 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 Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | — | Nov 1996 | GWPFX vs GMGEX | |
| GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2005 | GWPFX vs GWOAX | |
| 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 46. There are 110 mutual funds in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSV Global Value Fund | 96 | — | Jun 2014 | GWPFX vs LVAGX | |
| Vanguard Global Capital Cycles Fund | 95 | 3.90B | May 1984 | GWPFX vs VGPMX | |
| GMO Climate Change Fund | 93 | — | Apr 2017 | GWPFX vs GCCHX | |
| MainStay Epoch Global Equity Yield Fund | 92 | — | Dec 2005 | GWPFX vs EPSYX | |
| John Hancock Global Shareholder Yield Fund | 92 | — | Feb 2007 | GWPFX vs JGYIX |
Top Performing GWPFX Alternatives (YTD)
GWPFX is at 11.29% YTD. There are 109 mutual funds in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 28.94%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberweis Global Opportunities Fund | 28.94% | — | Jan 1987 | GWPFX vs OBEGX | |
| GMO Climate Change Fund | 28.83% | — | Apr 2017 | GWPFX vs GCCHX | |
| LSV Global Value Fund | 25.25% | — | Jun 2014 | GWPFX vs LVAGX | |
| Ariel Global Fund | 24.67% | — | Dec 2011 | GWPFX vs AGLOX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Stock Fund | 23.78% | — | Dec 1995 | GWPFX vs PRGSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GWPFX
GWPFX has 14.25% 1-year volatility. There are 162 mutual funds in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.81%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | 6.81% | 2.00B | Dec 2013 | GWPFX vs VMVFX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 6.83% | 2.00B | Dec 2013 | GWPFX vs VMNVX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Global Managed Vol... | 7.21% | — | Jul 2006 | GWPFX vs SVTAX | |
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | 7.38% | — | Sep 1990 | GWPFX vs MFWIX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Global Managed... | 7.62% | — | Jan 2016 | GWPFX vs SGMAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GWPFX
GWPFX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.78%. There are 172 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 | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund | -5.24% | — | Jun 2021 | GWPFX vs GQFPX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Equity Fund | -5.37% | — | Mar 2019 | GWPFX vs GQRPX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Equity Fund Institutio... | -5.40% | — | Mar 2019 | GWPFX vs GQRIX |
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Often Compared With GWPFX
Investors most often compare GWPFX with MSEQX, FGIAX, PGVFX. These 18 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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