MassMutual Mid Cap Growth Fund (MEFAX) Alternatives
MassMutual Mid Cap Growth Fund (MEFAX) 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 MEFAX. 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 MEFAX
MEFAX charges 1.20% annually. Among mutual funds in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MEFAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Small/Mid Cap Equity Index Portfolio | 0.02% | Aug 11, 2015 | MEFAX vs SSMHX | |
| Fidelity Extended Market Index Fund | 0.04% | — | MEFAX vs FSMAX | |
| Morgan Stanley Discovery Portfolio | 0.04% | Apr 30, 2017 | MEFAX vs MMGPX | |
| Fidelity Mid Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | MEFAX vs FMDGX | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.07% | Sep 27, 2011 | MEFAX vs VMGMX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MEFAX
Among mutual funds in the Mid 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Plan Aggressive Growth Fund | 90 | Oct 5, 2000 | MEFAX vs TAAGX | |
| Needham Growth Fund | 79 | Jan 2, 1996 | MEFAX vs NEEGX | |
| Tanaka Growth Fund | 74 | Dec 30, 1998 | MEFAX vs TGFRX | |
| Calamos Timpani SMID Growth Fund | 73 | Jul 31, 2019 | MEFAX vs CTIGX | |
| Baron Focused Growth Fund Institutional Shares | 71 | May 29, 2009 | MEFAX vs BFGIX |
Top Performing MEFAX Alternatives (YTD)
MEFAX alternatives from the Mid Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetics Spin-Off and Corporate Restructuring Fund | 50.22% | May 4, 2007 | MEFAX vs LSHAX | |
| Kinetics Paradigm Fund | 36.66% | Dec 31, 1999 | MEFAX vs WWNPX | |
| Kinetics Market Opportunities Fund No Load Class | 20.82% | Jan 31, 2006 | MEFAX vs KMKNX | |
| Kinetics Market Opportunities Fund | 20.74% | Jan 31, 2006 | MEFAX vs KMKAX | |
| Needham Growth Fund | 10.46% | Jan 2, 1996 | MEFAX vs NEEGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MEFAX
MEFAX alternatives from the Mid Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce International Premier Fund Institutional Cla... | 13.61% | — | MEFAX vs RIPIX | |
| Bright Rock Mid Cap Growth Fund | 15.91% | May 26, 2010 | MEFAX vs BQMGX | |
| Villere Equity Fund | 16.28% | May 31, 2013 | MEFAX vs VLEQX | |
| Value Line Mid Cap Focused Fund | 16.90% | Mar 1, 1950 | MEFAX vs VLIFX | |
| JPMorgan Mid Cap Equity Fund | 17.58% | Dec 31, 1996 | MEFAX vs VSNGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MEFAX
MEFAX alternatives from the Mid Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baron Asset Fund Institutional Class | -11.12% | May 29, 2009 | MEFAX vs BARIX | |
| Baron Asset Fund | -11.12% | Jun 12, 1987 | MEFAX vs BARAX | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Cap Core Fund | -11.21% | Oct 18, 1996 | MEFAX vs PKSFX | |
| FAM Value Fund | -11.38% | Jan 2, 1987 | MEFAX vs FAMVX | |
| Villere Equity Fund | -11.43% | May 31, 2013 | MEFAX vs VLEQX |
Other Mutual Funds from MassMutual
Most popular MassMutual mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MassMutual 60/40 Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | — | — | Jun 19, 2011 | MEFAX vs MOGAX | |
| MM S&P 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 42 | -7.16% | Feb 27, 1998 | MEFAX vs MIEYX | |
| MassMutual Diversified Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 54 | 1.32% | Oct 15, 2004 | MEFAX vs MDDAX | |
| MassMutual Blue Chip Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 16 | -14.78% | May 31, 2001 | MEFAX vs MBCSX | |
| MassMutual High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 87 | -1.25% | Sep 5, 2000 | MEFAX vs DLHYX | |
| MassMutual Short Duration Bond Fund | Short-Term Bond | 97 | -0.18% | Sep 30, 1994 | MEFAX vs MSTDX | |
| MassMutual Core Bond Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 62 | -0.81% | Sep 30, 1994 | MEFAX vs MCBDX | |
| MassMutual Small Cap Opportunities Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 17 | -4.32% | Jul 17, 1998 | MEFAX vs DLBMX | |
| MassMutual Global Fund | Global Equities | 9 | -13.50% | Dec 30, 2004 | MEFAX vs MGFAX | |
| MassMutual Overseas Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 17 | -7.37% | Apr 30, 2001 | MEFAX vs MOSAX |
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