The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund (HGOYX) 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 HGOYX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to HGOYX
HGOYX charges 0.84% annually. There are 214 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 | HGOYX vs ACIHX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | — | — | HGOYX vs FSPGX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | 5.10B | Dec 2017 | HGOYX vs SWLGX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | 365.00B | May 1998 | HGOYX vs VIGIX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.05% | 365.00B | Nov 2000 | HGOYX vs VIGAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HGOYX
HGOYX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 31. There are 195 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 | HGOYX vs EFCNX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares | 94 | 82.00B | Nov 1984 | HGOYX vs VPMCX | |
| Fidelity OTC Portfolio Class K | 93 | — | May 2008 | HGOYX vs FOCKX | |
| Fidelity OTC Portfolio | 93 | — | Dec 1984 | HGOYX vs FOCPX | |
| PrimeCap Odyssey Growth Fund | 93 | — | Nov 2004 | HGOYX vs POGRX |
Top Performing HGOYX Alternatives (YTD)
HGOYX is at 14.58% YTD. There are 88 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 | HGOYX vs ONERX | |
| Columbia Global Technology Growth Fund Class A | 32.06% | — | Nov 2000 | HGOYX vs CTCAX | |
| Rydex S&P 500 Pure Growth Fund | 30.14% | — | Feb 2004 | HGOYX vs RYGRX | |
| ICON Equity Fund | 28.15% | — | Oct 2002 | HGOYX vs IOLZX | |
| Fidelity OTC K6 Portfolio | 28.00% | — | Jun 2019 | HGOYX vs FOKFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HGOYX
HGOYX has 18.65% 1-year volatility. There are 366 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 | HGOYX vs BBLIX | |
| Emerald Insights Fund | 9.27% | — | Aug 2014 | HGOYX vs EFCNX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | 9.35% | — | Jan 2005 | HGOYX vs MEIFX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | 9.77% | — | Dec 2015 | HGOYX vs MRFOX | |
| CIBC Atlas Equity Income Fund | 9.88% | — | Apr 2010 | HGOYX vs AWYIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HGOYX
HGOYX has a 1-year max drawdown of -17.70%. There are 335 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 | HGOYX vs EFCNX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | -3.63% | — | Sep 2019 | HGOYX vs BBLIX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -4.80% | — | Jan 2005 | HGOYX vs MEIFX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | -6.77% | — | Sep 2018 | HGOYX vs GQEPX | |
| LKCM Aquinas Catholic Equity Fund | -7.02% | — | Jul 2005 | HGOYX vs AQEIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Hartford
The 10 most viewed Hartford mutual funds shown here include HGOIX, HSNIX, SCIEX and span 8 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund Class I | Large Cap Growth Equities | 31 | 14.57% | — | Feb 2002 | HGOYX vs HGOIX | |
| The Hartford Strategic Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 66 | 1.20% | — | May 2007 | HGOYX vs HSNIX | |
| Hartford Schroders International Stock Fund Class ... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 18 | 8.83% | — | Dec 1985 | HGOYX vs SCIEX | |
| Hartford Core Equity Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 51 | 8.56% | — | Apr 1998 | HGOYX vs HGIYX | |
| The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 62 | 8.94% | — | Jul 1996 | HGOYX vs HDGYX | |
| Hartford International Value Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 56 | 12.21% | — | May 2010 | HGOYX vs HILYX | |
| Hartford Municipal Opportunities Fund | Municipal Bonds | 66 | 1.46% | — | May 2007 | HGOYX vs HHMIX | |
| The Hartford Equity Income Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 41 | 6.58% | — | Aug 2003 | HGOYX vs HQIYX | |
| Hartford Schroders Emerging Markets Equity Fund Cl... | Emerging Markets Equities | 93 | 36.03% | — | — | HGOYX vs SEMNX | |
| The Hartford Balanced Income Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 36 | 2.70% | — | Jul 2006 | HGOYX vs HBLYX |
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