American Funds Global Growth Fund Class R-6 (GWPFX) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to GWPFX
GWPFX charges 0.47% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GWPFX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Nov 25, 1996 | GWPFX vs GMGEX | |
| GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Jun 15, 2005 | GWPFX vs GWOAX | |
| NYLI CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Term Fu... | 0.02% | Jan 1, 2021 | GWPFX vs MEGI | |
| Clough Global Equity Fund | 0.03% | Apr 27, 2005 | GWPFX vs GLQ | |
| State Street Global All Cap Equity ex-U.S. Index F... | 0.07% | Sep 17, 2014 | GWPFX vs SSGLX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GWPFX
Among mutual funds in the Global Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Global Capital Cycles Fund | 97 | May 23, 1984 | GWPFX vs VGPMX | |
| Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund | 94 | May 30, 2007 | GWPFX vs CAEIX | |
| GMO Climate Change Fund | 94 | Apr 4, 2017 | GWPFX vs GCCHX | |
| Artisan Global Equity Fund | 93 | Mar 28, 2010 | GWPFX vs ARTHX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 93 | — | GWPFX vs GLIFX |
Top Performing GWPFX Alternatives (YTD)
GWPFX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Investment Tax-Managed Real Assets Fund | 11.49% | Jun 9, 2019 | GWPFX vs RTXAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund | 9.67% | Jun 29, 2021 | GWPFX vs GQFPX | |
| NYLI CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Term Fu... | 9.55% | Jan 1, 2021 | GWPFX vs MEGI | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 9.53% | Dec 17, 2007 | GWPFX vs FGIAX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 8.35% | Aug 28, 2017 | GWPFX vs CSUAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GWPFX
GWPFX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | 8.85% | Sep 4, 1990 | GWPFX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | 10.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | GWPFX vs VMVFX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 10.05% | Dec 12, 2013 | GWPFX vs VMNVX | |
| MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund | 10.51% | Dec 4, 2013 | GWPFX vs MVGIX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 10.71% | — | GWPFX vs GLIFX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GWPFX
GWPFX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | -6.85% | Sep 4, 1990 | GWPFX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | -7.93% | Dec 12, 2013 | GWPFX vs VMNVX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | -7.96% | Dec 12, 2013 | GWPFX vs VMVFX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -7.98% | Aug 28, 2017 | GWPFX vs CSUAX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -8.29% | Dec 17, 2007 | GWPFX vs FGIAX |
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Often Compared With GWPFX
What investors most often compare with GWPFX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Growth Portfolio Class I | Large Cap Growth Equities | 13 | -19.04% | Apr 2, 1991 | GWPFX vs MSEQX | |
| Wasatch Global Value Fund Investor Class Shares | Global Equities | 92 | 6.04% | Sep 25, 1996 | GWPFX vs FMIEX | |
| JPMorgan Global Allocation Fund A | Global Equities | 30 | -5.28% | May 31, 2011 | GWPFX vs GAOAX |
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