Nationwide Fund (MUIFX) 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 MUIFX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MUIFX
MUIFX charges 0.65% annually. There are 183 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | — | MUIFX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | — | Jun 2016 | MUIFX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | — | MUIFX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | — | Feb 2016 | MUIFX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | — | Sep 2014 | MUIFX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MUIFX
MUIFX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 31. There are 310 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 95 | — | Mar 2021 | MUIFX vs SVPFX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 93 | 17.20B | Dec 2004 | MUIFX vs VPCCX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 92 | — | Aug 1992 | MUIFX vs POGSX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 91 | 92.00B | Nov 2001 | MUIFX vs VPMAX | |
| Glenmede Quantitative U.S. Large Cap Core Equity P... | 90 | — | Feb 2004 | MUIFX vs GTLOX |
Top Performing MUIFX Alternatives (YTD)
MUIFX is at 7.82% YTD. There are 322 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 28.68%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 28.68% | 17.20B | Dec 2004 | MUIFX vs VPCCX | |
| PRIMECAP Odyssey Growth Fund | 27.40% | — | Nov 2004 | MUIFX vs POGRX | |
| Integrity ESG Growth & Income Fund | 26.40% | — | Jan 1995 | MUIFX vs IGIAX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 25.12% | 92.00B | Nov 2001 | MUIFX vs VPMAX | |
| Glenmede Responsible ESG U.S. Equity Portfolio | 24.23% | — | Dec 2015 | MUIFX vs RESGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MUIFX
MUIFX has 12.43% 1-year volatility. There are 114 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.22%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 2.22% | — | Mar 2021 | MUIFX vs SVPFX | |
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.28% | — | Jun 2013 | MUIFX vs ORDNX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 8.26% | — | Jul 2012 | MUIFX vs QUERX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | 8.28% | — | Jul 2012 | MUIFX vs AUEIX | |
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income Fund Class I | 8.70% | — | Aug 2018 | MUIFX vs JEPIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MUIFX
MUIFX has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.27%. There are 293 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.91%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -0.91% | — | Mar 2021 | MUIFX vs SVPFX | |
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | — | Jun 2013 | MUIFX vs ORDNX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | -4.14% | — | Dec 2004 | MUIFX vs RCKSX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | -5.91% | — | Jul 2012 | MUIFX vs AUEIX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | -5.93% | — | Jul 2012 | MUIFX vs QUERX |
Other Mutual Funds from Nationwide
The 10 most viewed Nationwide mutual funds shown here include NWXHX, GRISX, NWJCX and span 8 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 99 | 2.57% | — | Nov 2015 | MUIFX vs NWXHX | |
| Nationwide S&P 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 63 | 11.15% | — | Nov 1998 | MUIFX vs GRISX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | Technology Equities | 75 | 25.94% | — | Jun 1996 | MUIFX vs NWJCX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | Multisector Bonds | 99 | 2.53% | — | Nov 2015 | MUIFX vs NWXEX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 7 | 5.60% | — | Jan 2021 | MUIFX vs NWAUX | |
| Nationwide Bailard Technology and Science Fund | Technology Equities | 27 | 21.38% | — | May 2001 | MUIFX vs NWHQX | |
| Nationwide International Index Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 34 | 9.90% | — | Dec 1999 | MUIFX vs GIIAX | |
| Nationwide Small Cap Index Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 20.34% | — | Dec 1999 | MUIFX vs GMRAX | |
| Nationwide Geneva Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 1 | -2.15% | — | Jan 1999 | MUIFX vs NWHVX | |
| Nationwide Mid Cap Market Index Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 38 | 14.87% | — | Dec 1999 | MUIFX vs GMXAX |
Often Compared With MUIFX
Investors most often compare MUIFX with GBIAX, VOO, NDMAX. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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