AMG River Road Large Cap Value Select Fund (MEQFX) Alternatives
AMG River Road Large Cap Value Select Fund (MEQFX) 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 MEQFX. 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 MEQFX
MEQFX charges 0.64% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MEQFX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | MEQFX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | MEQFX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | MEQFX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | MEQFX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | MEQFX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MEQFX
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 | 94 | Nov 12, 2001 | MEQFX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 92 | Aug 3, 1992 | MEQFX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 92 | — | MEQFX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 91 | Jan 2, 1990 | MEQFX vs PAGRX | |
| DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I | 90 | Sep 15, 2005 | MEQFX vs DFIEX |
Top Performing MEQFX Alternatives (YTD)
MEQFX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 9.95% | Jan 30, 2017 | MEQFX vs YFSIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | 9.61% | Sep 28, 2018 | MEQFX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.49% | Jan 24, 2021 | MEQFX vs NWAUX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 9.11% | Nov 1, 1988 | MEQFX vs MUHLX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 8.02% | Aug 3, 1992 | MEQFX vs POGSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MEQFX
MEQFX 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 | 2.66% | Jun 28, 2013 | MEQFX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.01% | Mar 28, 2021 | MEQFX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 11.04% | Sep 8, 2022 | MEQFX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 11.08% | Mar 20, 2025 | MEQFX vs FGJEX | |
| Castle Tandem Fund | 12.04% | Mar 15, 2019 | MEQFX vs TANDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MEQFX
MEQFX 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 | MEQFX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | MEQFX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | MEQFX vs FEQHX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.30% | Sep 28, 2018 | MEQFX vs GQEIX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | MEQFX vs FNSTX |
Other Mutual Funds from AMG
Most popular AMG mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Yacktman Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 11 | 5.65% | Jul 6, 1992 | MEQFX vs YACKX | |
| AMG Yacktman Focused Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 22 | 10.26% | May 1, 1997 | MEQFX vs YAFFX | |
| AMG GW&K Core Bond ESG Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 39 | -0.71% | Apr 30, 1993 | MEQFX vs MBDFX | |
| AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 2 | -7.75% | Mar 4, 2005 | MEQFX vs TMDIX | |
| AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 2 | -3.42% | Jun 28, 2005 | MEQFX vs ARSVX | |
| AMG River Road Mid Cap Value Fund | Mid Cap Value Equities | 3 | -2.77% | Sep 19, 1994 | MEQFX vs CHTTX | |
| SouthernSun Small Cap | Small Cap Blend Equities | 49 | 4.75% | Oct 1, 2003 | MEQFX vs SSSFX | |
| AMG Boston Common Global Impact Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 78 | -0.80% | Dec 30, 1985 | MEQFX vs BRWIX | |
| AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 12 | 4.20% | Apr 23, 1987 | MEQFX vs SKSEX | |
| AMG GW&K Municipal Bond Fund | Municipal Bonds | 52 | -0.90% | Jun 29, 2009 | MEQFX vs GWMIX |
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