MFS International Growth Fund Class I (MQGIX) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MQGIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MQGIX
MQGIX charges 0.81% annually. There are 169 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | MQGIX vs FHLFX | |
| Fidelity Series International Growth Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | MQGIX vs FIGSX | |
| Fidelity Series Overseas Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2019 | MQGIX vs FSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Sep 2009 | MQGIX vs FSGEX | |
| Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | MQGIX vs FINVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MQGIX
MQGIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 7. There are 394 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 92 | — | Jul 1998 | MQGIX vs GTMIX | |
| SA International Value Fund | 90 | — | Aug 1999 | MQGIX vs SAHMX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 88 | — | Mar 1993 | MQGIX vs SWRLX | |
| PIMCO RAE PLUS International Fund | 87 | — | Sep 2011 | MQGIX vs PTSIX | |
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 85 | — | Dec 2004 | MQGIX vs DCINX |
Top Performing MQGIX Alternatives (YTD)
MQGIX is at 0.15% YTD. There are 412 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 22.18%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Beacon Tocqueville International Value Fu... | 22.18% | — | Aug 1994 | MQGIX vs TIVFX | |
| Fidelity SAI International SMA Completion Fund | 22.10% | — | Apr 2019 | MQGIX vs FISZX | |
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 22.06% | — | Dec 2004 | MQGIX vs DCINX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 19.40% | — | Mar 1993 | MQGIX vs SWRLX | |
| Calamos International Growth Fund | 18.73% | — | Mar 2005 | MQGIX vs CIGIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MQGIX
MQGIX has 14.21% 1-year volatility. There are 83 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.11%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 8.11% | — | Nov 1997 | MQGIX vs FAOCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | 8.12% | — | Feb 2017 | MQGIX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | 8.13% | — | Sep 1996 | MQGIX vs FAOAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | 8.13% | — | Jul 1995 | MQGIX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 8.14% | — | Apr 1990 | MQGIX vs FAERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MQGIX
MQGIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.41%. There are 289 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood AlphaFactor Tactical International Fund | -6.94% | — | Nov 2017 | MQGIX vs RWIIX | |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | -6.97% | — | Jun 2008 | MQGIX vs IVFIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | -7.26% | — | Feb 2017 | MQGIX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | -7.28% | — | Jul 1995 | MQGIX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | -7.29% | — | Apr 1990 | MQGIX vs FAERX |
Other Mutual Funds from MFS
The 10 most viewed MFS mutual funds shown here include MIEIX, MEIKX, MEIIX and span 4 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 11 | 3.67% | — | Jan 1996 | MQGIX vs MIEIX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 48 | 9.61% | — | May 2006 | MQGIX vs MEIKX | |
| MFS Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Value Equities | 47 | 9.54% | — | Feb 1996 | MQGIX vs MEIIX | |
| MFS International Diversification Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 30 | 8.18% | — | Sep 2004 | MQGIX vs MDIJX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 4 | -3.59% | — | Jan 1935 | MQGIX vs MIGFX | |
| MFS Growth R6 | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | 1.29% | — | Jun 2012 | MQGIX vs MFEKX | |
| MFS Growth I | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | 1.24% | — | Jul 1997 | MQGIX vs MFEIX | |
| MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Growth Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 23 | 4.67% | — | — | MQGIX vs MINIX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 46 | 9.37% | — | Jan 1996 | MQGIX vs MEIAX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Trust | Large Cap Blend Equities | 32 | 7.74% | — | Jul 1924 | MQGIX vs MITTX |
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