Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund (KSCOX) Alternatives
Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund (KSCOX) belongs to the Small 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 KSCOX. 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 KSCOX
KSCOX charges 1.64% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among KSCOX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | KSCOX vs FECGX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Institutional... | 0.06% | May 24, 2000 | KSCOX vs VSGIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Share... | 0.07% | Sep 27, 2011 | KSCOX vs VSGAX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutio... | 0.08% | May 25, 2011 | KSCOX vs VRTGX | |
| Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.19% | May 21, 1998 | KSCOX vs VISGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KSCOX
Among mutual funds in the Small 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 91 | Dec 30, 2016 | KSCOX vs NEAIX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 90 | Sep 4, 2001 | KSCOX vs NEAGX | |
| Driehaus Micro Cap Growth Fund | 86 | Nov 18, 2013 | KSCOX vs DMCRX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 86 | Dec 29, 1995 | KSCOX vs OBMCX | |
| Hood River Small-Cap Growth Fund | 83 | Jan 2, 2003 | KSCOX vs HRSMX |
Top Performing KSCOX Alternatives (YTD)
KSCOX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetics Small Capital Opportunities Advisor Fund ... | 29.65% | Dec 31, 2001 | KSCOX vs KSOAX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 9.63% | Dec 30, 2016 | KSCOX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 9.51% | May 22, 2002 | KSCOX vs NESGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 8.96% | Dec 29, 1995 | KSCOX vs OBMCX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 7.37% | Dec 30, 2016 | KSCOX vs NEAIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KSCOX
KSCOX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | 17.35% | Nov 6, 1995 | KSCOX vs EMCAX | |
| Calvert Small/Mid-Cap Fund Class I | 19.19% | Jul 29, 2011 | KSCOX vs CMCIX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 19.58% | Jun 23, 1993 | KSCOX vs VLEOX | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund | 19.65% | Jun 28, 2006 | KSCOX vs PXQSX | |
| Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund | 19.66% | Jan 2, 1997 | KSCOX vs ETEGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KSCOX
KSCOX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | -10.15% | Nov 6, 1995 | KSCOX vs EMCAX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | -10.86% | Jun 23, 1993 | KSCOX vs VLEOX | |
| Ranger Micro Cap Fund | -11.77% | Jun 6, 2018 | KSCOX vs RFIMX | |
| Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio | -11.83% | Sep 1, 1994 | KSCOX vs SSCPX | |
| Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund | -12.38% | Mar 23, 2011 | KSCOX vs CTSIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Kinetics
Most popular Kinetics mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetics Paradigm Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 9 | 36.66% | Dec 31, 1999 | KSCOX vs WWNPX | |
| Kinetics The Global Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 12 | 5.17% | Dec 30, 1999 | KSCOX vs WWWEX | |
| Kinetics Market Opportunities Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 11 | 20.74% | Jan 31, 2006 | KSCOX vs KMKAX | |
| Kinetics Market Opportunities Fund No Load Class | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 11 | 20.82% | Jan 31, 2006 | KSCOX vs KMKNX | |
| Kinetics Spin-Off and Corporate Restructuring Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 9 | 50.22% | May 4, 2007 | KSCOX vs LSHAX | |
| Kinetics Internet No Load | Technology Equities | 3 | -2.94% | Oct 21, 1996 | KSCOX vs WWWFX |
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