Columbia Small Cap Index Fund (NMSCX) Alternatives
Columbia Small Cap Index Fund (NMSCX) belongs to the Small 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 NMSCX. 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 NMSCX
NMSCX charges 0.20% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among NMSCX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund | 0.03% | Sep 8, 2011 | NMSCX vs FSSNX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Plus S... | 0.03% | Dec 17, 2010 | NMSCX vs VSCPX | |
| Schwab Small-Cap Index Fund-Select Shares | 0.04% | May 19, 1997 | NMSCX vs SWSSX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | Jul 7, 1997 | NMSCX vs VSCIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.05% | Nov 13, 2000 | NMSCX vs VSMAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NMSCX
Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Blend 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auer Growth Fund | 90 | Dec 28, 2007 | NMSCX vs AUERX | |
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 83 | Sep 30, 1996 | NMSCX vs DFISX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 83 | Dec 31, 1991 | NMSCX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 83 | Apr 15, 1997 | NMSCX vs WESCX | |
| T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Value Fund | 77 | Jun 30, 1988 | NMSCX vs PRSVX |
Top Performing NMSCX Alternatives (YTD)
NMSCX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Small Cap Value Fund | 8.12% | Dec 14, 2001 | NMSCX vs HASCX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 6.21% | Apr 15, 1997 | NMSCX vs WESCX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 6.06% | Dec 31, 1991 | NMSCX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | 4.76% | May 11, 1998 | NMSCX vs WEMMX | |
| River Oak Discovery Fund | 4.25% | Jun 30, 2005 | NMSCX vs RIVSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NMSCX
NMSCX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 15.38% | Sep 30, 1996 | NMSCX vs DFISX | |
| DWS Small Cap Core Fund | 17.54% | Jul 14, 2000 | NMSCX vs SSLCX | |
| Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund | 18.55% | Nov 1, 1996 | NMSCX vs HFCGX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | 18.96% | — | NMSCX vs BOSOX | |
| Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund | 19.31% | Feb 27, 2017 | NMSCX vs CSMDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NMSCX
NMSCX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWS Small Cap Core Fund | -10.06% | Jul 14, 2000 | NMSCX vs SSLCX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | -11.39% | May 11, 1998 | NMSCX vs WEMMX | |
| Cambiar Small Cap Fund | -11.67% | Aug 31, 2004 | NMSCX vs CAMSX | |
| Virtus Small-Cap Fund | -11.76% | Jul 1, 2013 | NMSCX vs AZBIX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | -11.89% | — | NMSCX vs BOSOX |
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Often Compared With NMSCX
What investors most often compare with NMSCX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 Index | 74 | -4.63% | — | NMSCX vs ^GSPC | ||
| 1290 GAMCO Small/Mid Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 4.18% | Nov 12, 2014 | NMSCX vs TNVIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Small-Cap Blend Index Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 47 | -2.48% | Oct 1, 2002 | NMSCX vs TISBX |
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