MainStay Epoch Capital Growth Fund (MECVX) Alternatives
MainStay Epoch Capital Growth Fund (MECVX) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MECVX. 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 MECVX
MECVX charges 1.39% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MECVX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Nov 25, 1996 | MECVX vs GMGEX | |
| GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Jun 15, 2005 | MECVX vs GWOAX | |
| State Street Global All Cap Equity ex-U.S. Index F... | 0.07% | Sep 17, 2014 | MECVX vs SSGLX | |
| USAA Cornerstone Equity Fund | 0.09% | Jun 7, 2012 | MECVX vs UCEQX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 0.14% | Dec 12, 2013 | MECVX vs VMNVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MECVX
Among mutual funds in the Global 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 Global Capital Cycles Fund | 97 | May 23, 1984 | MECVX vs VGPMX | |
| Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund | 94 | May 30, 2007 | MECVX vs CAEIX | |
| GMO Climate Change Fund | 94 | Apr 4, 2017 | MECVX vs GCCHX | |
| Artisan Global Equity Fund | 93 | Mar 28, 2010 | MECVX vs ARTHX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 93 | — | MECVX vs GLIFX |
Top Performing MECVX Alternatives (YTD)
MECVX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Investment Tax-Managed Real Assets Fund | 11.49% | Jun 9, 2019 | MECVX vs RTXAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund | 9.67% | Jun 29, 2021 | MECVX vs GQFPX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 9.53% | Dec 17, 2007 | MECVX vs FGIAX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 8.35% | Aug 28, 2017 | MECVX vs CSUAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Equity Fund Institutio... | 7.75% | Mar 29, 2019 | MECVX vs GQRIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MECVX
MECVX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | 8.85% | Sep 4, 1990 | MECVX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | 10.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | MECVX vs VMVFX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 10.05% | Dec 12, 2013 | MECVX vs VMNVX | |
| MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund | 10.51% | Dec 4, 2013 | MECVX vs MVGIX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 10.71% | — | MECVX vs GLIFX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MECVX
MECVX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | -6.85% | Sep 4, 1990 | MECVX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | -7.93% | Dec 12, 2013 | MECVX vs VMNVX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | -7.96% | Dec 12, 2013 | MECVX vs VMVFX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -7.98% | Aug 28, 2017 | MECVX vs CSUAX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -8.29% | Dec 17, 2007 | MECVX vs FGIAX |
Other Mutual Funds from MainStay
Most popular MainStay mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MainStay MacKay Strategic Municipal Allocation Fun... | Municipal Bonds | 62 | -0.52% | Jun 27, 2019 | MECVX vs MTFEX | |
| MainStay MacKay Short Duration High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 79 | -0.31% | Dec 17, 2012 | MECVX vs MDHVX | |
| MainStay MacKay High Yield Municipal Bond Fund | High Yield Muni | 25 | -0.65% | Mar 30, 2010 | MECVX vs MMHVX | |
| MainStay MacKay California Tax Free Opportunities ... | Municipal Bonds | 33 | -0.63% | Feb 27, 2013 | MECVX vs MSCVX | |
| MainStay Candriam Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 89 | 3.57% | Nov 14, 2017 | MECVX vs MCYVX | |
| MainStay MacKay New York Tax Free Opportunities Fu... | Municipal Bonds | 36 | -0.55% | May 13, 2012 | MECVX vs MNOVX |
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