MFS Growth R6 (MFEKX) Alternatives
MFS Growth R6 (MFEKX) belongs to the Large 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 MFEKX. 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 MFEKX
MFEKX charges 0.51% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MFEKX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Growth Fund G Class | 0.01% | Mar 1, 2022 | MFEKX vs ACIHX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | — | MFEKX vs FSPGX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | Dec 20, 2017 | MFEKX vs SWLGX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | May 14, 1998 | MFEKX vs VIGIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Oct 1, 2002 | MFEKX vs TILIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MFEKX
Among mutual funds in the Large 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Rock Fund | 87 | Mar 6, 2020 | MFEKX vs ONERX | |
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. | 83 | Jan 2, 1990 | MFEKX vs ADX | |
| Fidelity Series Growth Company Fund | 82 | Nov 7, 2013 | MFEKX vs FCGSX | |
| Baron Partners Fund | 81 | Apr 30, 2003 | MFEKX vs BPTRX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | 81 | Aug 17, 1999 | MFEKX vs VTMGX |
Top Performing MFEKX Alternatives (YTD)
MFEKX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 9.79% | Sep 28, 2018 | MFEKX vs GQEPX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | 1.58% | Sep 9, 2019 | MFEKX vs BBLIX | |
| Emerald Insights Fund | 0.00% | Aug 1, 2014 | MFEKX vs EFCNX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | -0.48% | Aug 17, 1999 | MFEKX vs VTMGX | |
| American Growth Fund Series One | -1.31% | Jul 31, 1958 | MFEKX vs AMRGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MFEKX
MFEKX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Veritas Global Real Return Fund | 10.98% | Jan 10, 1991 | MFEKX vs BLUEX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | 11.79% | Dec 29, 2015 | MFEKX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | 12.40% | Jun 18, 2012 | MFEKX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 12.43% | Sep 28, 2018 | MFEKX vs GQEPX | |
| Provident Trust Strategy Fund | 14.45% | Dec 30, 1986 | MFEKX vs PROVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MFEKX
MFEKX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | -7.09% | Dec 29, 2015 | MFEKX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | -8.45% | Jun 18, 2012 | MFEKX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | -8.71% | Sep 28, 2018 | MFEKX vs GQEPX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -8.99% | Jan 31, 2005 | MFEKX vs MEIFX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | -10.22% | Sep 9, 2019 | MFEKX vs BBLIX |
Other Mutual Funds from MFS
Most popular MFS mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 17 | -6.55% | Jan 31, 1996 | MFEKX vs MIEIX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 29 | -0.52% | May 1, 2006 | MFEKX vs MEIKX | |
| MFS International Diversification Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 62 | -2.70% | Sep 30, 2004 | MFEKX vs MDIJX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 8 | -11.94% | Jan 1, 1935 | MFEKX vs MIGFX | |
| MFS Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Value Equities | 28 | -0.56% | Feb 1, 1996 | MFEKX vs MEIIX | |
| MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Growth Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 59 | -3.26% | — | MFEKX vs MINIX | |
| MFS Growth I | Large Cap Growth Equities | 12 | -13.62% | Jul 10, 1997 | MFEKX vs MFEIX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Trust | Large Cap Blend Equities | 25 | -6.58% | Jul 15, 1924 | MFEKX vs MITTX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 27 | -0.62% | Jan 2, 1996 | MFEKX vs MEIAX | |
| MFS Total Return Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 50 | 0.40% | Oct 5, 1970 | MFEKX vs MSFRX |
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