BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Core Fund (MALRX) Alternatives
BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Core Fund (MALRX) belongs to the Large Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MALRX. 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 MALRX
MALRX charges 0.48% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MALRX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | MALRX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | MALRX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | MALRX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | MALRX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | MALRX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MALRX
Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend 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 PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 93 | Nov 12, 2001 | MALRX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | MALRX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | MALRX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | MALRX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | MALRX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing MALRX Alternatives (YTD)
MALRX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | 9.81% | Sep 28, 2018 | MALRX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | MALRX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | MALRX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | MALRX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | MALRX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MALRX
MALRX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.63% | Jun 28, 2013 | MALRX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | MALRX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | MALRX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | MALRX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | MALRX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MALRX
MALRX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | Jun 28, 2013 | MALRX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | MALRX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | MALRX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | MALRX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | MALRX vs GQEIX |
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Often Compared With MALRX
What investors most often compare with MALRX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax™ MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | 2 | -13.58% | Feb 21, 2024 | MALRX vs MSTY | |
| Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 54 | -11.15% | Dec 31, 1987 | MALRX vs FBGRX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Fund Class A | Large Cap Blend Equities | 86 | -3.91% | Jan 2, 1990 | MALRX vs PAGDX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index II Portfolio | Large Cap Blend Equities | 44 | -7.05% | Aug 11, 2014 | MALRX vs SSEYX |
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