iShares Russell 2000 Small-Cap Index Fund (MASKX) Alternatives
iShares Russell 2000 Small-Cap Index Fund (MASKX) belongs to the Small 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 MASKX. 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 MASKX
MASKX charges 0.12% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MASKX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund | 0.03% | Sep 8, 2011 | MASKX vs FSSNX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Plus S... | 0.03% | Dec 17, 2010 | MASKX vs VSCPX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | Jul 7, 1997 | MASKX vs VSCIX | |
| Schwab Small-Cap Index Fund-Select Shares | 0.04% | May 19, 1997 | MASKX vs SWSSX | |
| TIAA-CREF Small-Cap Blend Index Fund | 0.05% | Oct 1, 2002 | MASKX vs TISBX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MASKX
Among mutual funds in the Small 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auer Growth Fund | 90 | Dec 28, 2007 | MASKX vs AUERX | |
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 83 | Sep 30, 1996 | MASKX vs DFISX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 83 | Dec 31, 1991 | MASKX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 83 | Apr 15, 1997 | MASKX vs WESCX | |
| T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Value Fund | 77 | Jun 30, 1988 | MASKX vs PRSVX |
Top Performing MASKX Alternatives (YTD)
MASKX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Small Cap Value Fund | 8.12% | Dec 14, 2001 | MASKX vs HASCX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 6.21% | Apr 15, 1997 | MASKX vs WESCX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 6.06% | Dec 31, 1991 | MASKX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | 4.76% | May 11, 1998 | MASKX vs WEMMX | |
| River Oak Discovery Fund | 4.25% | Jun 30, 2005 | MASKX vs RIVSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MASKX
MASKX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 15.38% | Sep 30, 1996 | MASKX vs DFISX | |
| DWS Small Cap Core Fund | 17.54% | Jul 14, 2000 | MASKX vs SSLCX | |
| Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund | 18.55% | Nov 1, 1996 | MASKX vs HFCGX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | 18.96% | — | MASKX vs BOSOX | |
| Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund | 19.31% | Feb 27, 2017 | MASKX vs CSMDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MASKX
MASKX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWS Small Cap Core Fund | -10.06% | Jul 14, 2000 | MASKX vs SSLCX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | -11.39% | May 11, 1998 | MASKX vs WEMMX | |
| Cambiar Small Cap Fund | -11.67% | Aug 31, 2004 | MASKX vs CAMSX | |
| Virtus Small-Cap Fund | -11.76% | Jul 1, 2013 | MASKX vs AZBIX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | -11.89% | — | MASKX vs BOSOX |
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