MainStay WMC Growth Fund (KLGAX) Alternatives
MainStay WMC Growth Fund (KLGAX) 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 KLGAX. 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 KLGAX
KLGAX charges 1.02% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among KLGAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Growth Fund G Class | 0.01% | Mar 1, 2022 | KLGAX vs ACIHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | Dec 20, 2017 | KLGAX vs SWLGX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | — | KLGAX vs FSPGX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | May 14, 1998 | KLGAX vs VIGIX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.05% | Nov 13, 2000 | KLGAX vs VIGAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KLGAX
Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Rock Fund | 87 | Mar 6, 2020 | KLGAX vs ONERX | |
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. | 83 | Jan 2, 1990 | KLGAX vs ADX | |
| Fidelity Series Growth Company Fund | 82 | Nov 7, 2013 | KLGAX vs FCGSX | |
| Baron Partners Fund | 81 | Apr 30, 2003 | KLGAX vs BPTRX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | 81 | Aug 17, 1999 | KLGAX vs VTMGX |
Top Performing KLGAX Alternatives (YTD)
KLGAX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 9.79% | Sep 28, 2018 | KLGAX vs GQEPX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | 1.58% | Sep 9, 2019 | KLGAX vs BBLIX | |
| Emerald Insights Fund | 0.00% | Aug 1, 2014 | KLGAX vs EFCNX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | -0.48% | Aug 17, 1999 | KLGAX vs VTMGX | |
| American Growth Fund Series One | -1.31% | Jul 31, 1958 | KLGAX vs AMRGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KLGAX
KLGAX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Veritas Global Real Return Fund | 10.98% | Jan 10, 1991 | KLGAX vs BLUEX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | 11.79% | Dec 29, 2015 | KLGAX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | 12.40% | Jun 18, 2012 | KLGAX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 12.43% | Sep 28, 2018 | KLGAX vs GQEPX | |
| Provident Trust Strategy Fund | 14.45% | Dec 30, 1986 | KLGAX vs PROVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KLGAX
KLGAX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | -7.09% | Dec 29, 2015 | KLGAX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | -8.45% | Jun 18, 2012 | KLGAX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | -8.71% | Sep 28, 2018 | KLGAX vs GQEPX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -8.99% | Jan 31, 2005 | KLGAX vs MEIFX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | -10.22% | Sep 9, 2019 | KLGAX vs BBLIX |
Other Mutual Funds from New York Life
Most popular New York Life mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MainStay Winslow Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 10 | -15.36% | Jul 3, 1995 | KLGAX vs MLAAX | |
| MainStay MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Fund Cla... | High Yield Bonds | 80 | -0.62% | May 1, 1986 | KLGAX vs MHCAX | |
| NYLI S&P 500 Index Class A | S&P 500 | 41 | -7.16% | Jan 2, 2004 | KLGAX vs MSXAX | |
| MainStay S&P 500 Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 42 | -7.11% | Jan 2, 1991 | KLGAX vs MSPIX | |
| MainStay MacKay Short Term Municipal Fund | Municipal Bonds | 91 | -0.03% | Jan 1, 1991 | KLGAX vs MSTIX | |
| MainStay Epoch U.S. Equity Yield Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 54 | 1.68% | Dec 3, 2008 | KLGAX vs EPLCX | |
| MainStay Epoch Global Equity Yield Fund | Global Equities | 83 | 2.83% | Dec 26, 2005 | KLGAX vs EPSYX | |
| MainStay Floating Rate Fund | Bank Loan | 79 | -1.50% | May 2, 2004 | KLGAX vs MXFIX | |
| MainStay CBRE Real Estate Fund | REIT | 8 | 3.34% | Dec 31, 1996 | KLGAX vs CRARX | |
| MainStay MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Fund | High Yield Bonds | — | — | May 1, 1986 | KLGAX vs MKHCX |
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