MFS Global Growth Fund (MWOFX) Alternatives
MFS Global Growth Fund (MWOFX) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MWOFX. 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 MWOFX
MWOFX charges 1.22% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MWOFX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Nov 25, 1996 | MWOFX vs GMGEX | |
| GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Jun 15, 2005 | MWOFX vs GWOAX | |
| State Street Global All Cap Equity ex-U.S. Index F... | 0.07% | Sep 17, 2014 | MWOFX vs SSGLX | |
| USAA Cornerstone Equity Fund | 0.09% | Jun 7, 2012 | MWOFX vs UCEQX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 0.14% | Dec 12, 2013 | MWOFX vs VMNVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MWOFX
Among mutual funds in the Global 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 Global Capital Cycles Fund | 97 | May 23, 1984 | MWOFX vs VGPMX | |
| Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund | 94 | May 30, 2007 | MWOFX vs CAEIX | |
| GMO Climate Change Fund | 94 | Apr 4, 2017 | MWOFX vs GCCHX | |
| Artisan Global Equity Fund | 93 | Mar 28, 2010 | MWOFX vs ARTHX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 93 | — | MWOFX vs GLIFX |
Top Performing MWOFX Alternatives (YTD)
MWOFX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Investment Tax-Managed Real Assets Fund | 11.49% | Jun 9, 2019 | MWOFX vs RTXAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund | 9.67% | Jun 29, 2021 | MWOFX vs GQFPX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 9.53% | Dec 17, 2007 | MWOFX vs FGIAX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 8.35% | Aug 28, 2017 | MWOFX vs CSUAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Equity Fund Institutio... | 7.75% | Mar 29, 2019 | MWOFX vs GQRIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MWOFX
MWOFX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | 8.85% | Sep 4, 1990 | MWOFX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | 10.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | MWOFX vs VMVFX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 10.05% | Dec 12, 2013 | MWOFX vs VMNVX | |
| MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund | 10.51% | Dec 4, 2013 | MWOFX vs MVGIX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 10.71% | — | MWOFX vs GLIFX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MWOFX
MWOFX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | -6.85% | Sep 4, 1990 | MWOFX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | -7.93% | Dec 12, 2013 | MWOFX vs VMNVX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | -7.96% | Dec 12, 2013 | MWOFX vs VMVFX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -7.98% | Aug 28, 2017 | MWOFX vs CSUAX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -8.29% | Dec 17, 2007 | MWOFX vs FGIAX |
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 | MWOFX vs MIEIX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 29 | -0.52% | May 1, 2006 | MWOFX vs MEIKX | |
| MFS International Diversification Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 62 | -2.70% | Sep 30, 2004 | MWOFX vs MDIJX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 8 | -11.94% | Jan 1, 1935 | MWOFX vs MIGFX | |
| MFS Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Value Equities | 28 | -0.56% | Feb 1, 1996 | MWOFX vs MEIIX | |
| MFS Growth R6 | Large Cap Growth Equities | 12 | -13.60% | Jun 1, 2012 | MWOFX vs MFEKX | |
| MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Growth Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 59 | -3.26% | — | MWOFX vs MINIX | |
| MFS Growth I | Large Cap Growth Equities | 12 | -13.62% | Jul 10, 1997 | MWOFX vs MFEIX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Trust | Large Cap Blend Equities | 25 | -6.58% | Jul 15, 1924 | MWOFX vs MITTX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 27 | -0.62% | Jan 2, 1996 | MWOFX vs MEIAX |
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