Neuberger Berman Guardian Fund (NGUAX) Alternatives
Neuberger Berman Guardian Fund (NGUAX) 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 NGUAX. 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 NGUAX
NGUAX charges 0.82% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among NGUAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Growth Fund G Class | 0.01% | Mar 1, 2022 | NGUAX vs ACIHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | Dec 20, 2017 | NGUAX vs SWLGX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | — | NGUAX vs FSPGX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | May 14, 1998 | NGUAX vs VIGIX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.05% | Nov 13, 2000 | NGUAX vs VIGAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NGUAX
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 | NGUAX vs ONERX | |
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. | 83 | Jan 2, 1990 | NGUAX vs ADX | |
| Fidelity Series Growth Company Fund | 82 | Nov 7, 2013 | NGUAX vs FCGSX | |
| Baron Partners Fund | 81 | Apr 30, 2003 | NGUAX vs BPTRX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | 81 | Aug 17, 1999 | NGUAX vs VTMGX |
Top Performing NGUAX Alternatives (YTD)
NGUAX 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 | NGUAX vs GQEPX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | 1.58% | Sep 9, 2019 | NGUAX vs BBLIX | |
| Emerald Insights Fund | 0.00% | Aug 1, 2014 | NGUAX vs EFCNX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | -0.48% | Aug 17, 1999 | NGUAX vs VTMGX | |
| American Growth Fund Series One | -1.31% | Jul 31, 1958 | NGUAX vs AMRGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NGUAX
NGUAX 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 | NGUAX vs BLUEX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | 11.79% | Dec 29, 2015 | NGUAX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | 12.40% | Jun 18, 2012 | NGUAX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 12.43% | Sep 28, 2018 | NGUAX vs GQEPX | |
| Provident Trust Strategy Fund | 14.45% | Dec 30, 1986 | NGUAX vs PROVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NGUAX
NGUAX 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 | NGUAX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | -8.45% | Jun 18, 2012 | NGUAX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | -8.71% | Sep 28, 2018 | NGUAX vs GQEPX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -8.99% | Jan 31, 2005 | NGUAX vs MEIFX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | -10.22% | Sep 9, 2019 | NGUAX vs BBLIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Neuberger Berman
Most popular Neuberger Berman mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neuberger Berman Long Short Fund | Long-Short | 22 | -3.63% | Dec 28, 2011 | NGUAX vs NLSIX | |
| Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -1.46% | Sep 27, 1988 | NGUAX vs NBGNX | |
| Neuberger Berman MLP | MLPs, Energy Equities | 67 | 25.95% | Mar 26, 2013 | NGUAX vs NML | |
| Neuberger Berman Large Cap Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 82 | 4.11% | Jan 20, 1975 | NGUAX vs NPRTX | |
| Neuberger Berman Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 10 | -9.00% | Mar 1, 1979 | NGUAX vs NMANX | |
| Neuberger Berman Strategic Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 81 | -1.42% | Jul 10, 2003 | NGUAX vs NSTLX | |
| Neuberger Berman Sustainable Equity Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 40 | -6.55% | Mar 16, 1994 | NGUAX vs NBSRX | |
| Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund Institutional Class | Small Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -1.41% | Jul 1, 1999 | NGUAX vs NBGIX | |
| Neuberger Berman Intrinsic Value Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 68 | -0.86% | May 10, 2010 | NGUAX vs NINLX | |
| Neuberger Berman Multi-Cap Opportunities Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -6.40% | Nov 2, 2006 | NGUAX vs NMULX |
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