ClearBridge Mid Cap Growth Fund (LBGIX) belongs to the Mid 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 LBGIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to LBGIX
LBGIX charges 0.85% annually. There are 60 mutual funds in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Small/Mid Cap Equity Index Portfolio | 0.02% | — | Aug 2015 | LBGIX vs SSMHX | |
| Fidelity Extended Market Index Fund | 0.04% | — | — | LBGIX vs FSMAX | |
| Morgan Stanley Discovery Portfolio | 0.04% | — | Apr 2017 | LBGIX vs MMGPX | |
| Fidelity Mid Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | — | Jul 2019 | LBGIX vs FMDGX | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.07% | 32.20B | Sep 2011 | LBGIX vs VMGMX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LBGIX
LBGIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 7. There are 103 mutual funds in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Growth Fund | 93 | — | Jan 1996 | LBGIX vs NEEGX | |
| Vanguard Capital Opportunity Fund Investor Shares | 91 | 27.60B | Aug 1995 | LBGIX vs VHCOX | |
| Needham Growth Fund Institutional Class | 91 | — | Dec 2016 | LBGIX vs NEEIX | |
| Timothy Plan Aggressive Growth Fund | 90 | — | Oct 2000 | LBGIX vs TAAGX | |
| PrimeCap Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund | 83 | — | Nov 2004 | LBGIX vs POAGX |
Top Performing LBGIX Alternatives (YTD)
LBGIX is at 6.19% YTD. There are 93 mutual funds in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 59.35%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Growth Fund | 59.35% | — | Jan 1996 | LBGIX vs NEEGX | |
| Needham Growth Fund Institutional Class | 52.41% | — | Dec 2016 | LBGIX vs NEEIX | |
| Timothy Plan Aggressive Growth Fund | 36.54% | — | Oct 2000 | LBGIX vs TAAGX | |
| Essex Environmental Opportunities Fund | 31.64% | — | Sep 2017 | LBGIX vs EEOFX | |
| Calamos Timpani SMID Growth Fund | 29.85% | — | Jul 2019 | LBGIX vs CTIGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LBGIX
LBGIX has 17.00% 1-year volatility. There are 77 mutual funds in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.30%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villere Equity Fund | 11.30% | — | May 2013 | LBGIX vs VLEQX | |
| BBH Select Series - Mid Cap Fund | 11.64% | — | May 2021 | LBGIX vs BBMIX | |
| Bright Rock Mid Cap Growth Fund | 12.19% | — | May 2010 | LBGIX vs BQMGX | |
| JPMorgan Mid Cap Equity Fund | 12.38% | — | Dec 1996 | LBGIX vs VSNGX | |
| Sparrow Growth Fund | 12.95% | — | Oct 1998 | LBGIX vs SGFFX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LBGIX
LBGIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.18%. There are 83 mutual funds in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.81%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund | -7.81% | — | Jun 1998 | LBGIX vs MGOYX | |
| Villere Equity Fund | -8.09% | — | May 2013 | LBGIX vs VLEQX | |
| JPMorgan Mid Cap Equity Fund | -8.24% | — | Dec 1996 | LBGIX vs VSNGX | |
| BBH Select Series - Mid Cap Fund | -8.89% | — | May 2021 | LBGIX vs BBMIX | |
| Guggenheim StylePlus - Mid Growth Fund | -9.17% | — | Sep 1969 | LBGIX vs SECUX |
Other Mutual Funds from Franklin Templeton
The 10 most viewed Franklin Templeton mutual funds shown here include FKDNX, FKRCX, FKINX and span 6 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin DynaTech Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 23 | 13.49% | — | Jan 1968 | LBGIX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 43 | 6.83% | — | May 1969 | LBGIX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 87 | 5.16% | — | — | LBGIX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 29 | 7.09% | — | Apr 1948 | LBGIX vs FKGRX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 20 | 15.80% | — | Jun 2011 | LBGIX vs EMO | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 34 | 5.86% | — | Jan 1987 | LBGIX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 10 | 5.90% | — | Aug 1997 | LBGIX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 9 | 3.89% | — | Oct 1983 | LBGIX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 92 | 5.29% | — | Aug 1997 | LBGIX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 37 | 6.04% | — | Mar 1970 | LBGIX vs SHAPX |
Often Compared With LBGIX
Investors most often compare LBGIX with VOO, RIPIX, VLIFX. These 17 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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