Northern Large Cap Core Fund (NOLCX) Alternatives

Northern Large Cap Core Fund (NOLCX) 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 NOLCX. 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 NOLCX

NOLCX charges 0.45% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among NOLCX alternatives.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	Inception
VFFSX	Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share...	0.01%	—	NOLCX vs VFFSX
VSTSX	Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution...	0.01%	Jun 27, 2016	NOLCX vs VSTSX
FSKAX	Fidelity Total Market Index Fund	0.02%	—	NOLCX vs FSKAX
FLCPX	Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund	0.02%	Feb 2, 2016	NOLCX vs FLCPX
SSSYX	State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K	0.02%	Sep 17, 2014	NOLCX vs SSSYX

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NOLCX

Among mutual funds in the Large 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
VPMAX	Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares	93	Nov 12, 2001	NOLCX vs VPMAX
POGSX	Pin Oak Equity	91	Aug 3, 1992	NOLCX vs POGSX
SGOIX	First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I	89	—	NOLCX vs SGOIX
PAGRX	Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio	88	Jan 2, 1990	NOLCX vs PAGRX
DHAMX	Centre American Select Equity Fund	87	Dec 21, 2011	NOLCX vs DHAMX

Top Performing NOLCX Alternatives (YTD)

NOLCX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	Inception
GQEIX	GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund	9.81%	Sep 28, 2018	NOLCX vs GQEIX
NWAUX	Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund	9.70%	Jan 24, 2021	NOLCX vs NWAUX
YFSIX	AMG Yacktman Global Fund	8.16%	Jan 30, 2017	NOLCX vs YFSIX
MUHLX	Muhlenkamp Fund	6.53%	Nov 1, 1988	NOLCX vs MUHLX
RCKSX	Rock Oak Core Growth Fund	6.05%	Dec 31, 2004	NOLCX vs RCKSX

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NOLCX

NOLCX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	Inception
ORDNX	North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund	2.63%	Jun 28, 2013	NOLCX vs ORDNX
SVPFX	Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund	8.02%	Mar 28, 2021	NOLCX vs SVPFX
FGJEX	Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z	10.78%	Mar 20, 2025	NOLCX vs FGJEX
FEQHX	Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund	10.94%	Sep 8, 2022	NOLCX vs FEQHX
QUERX	AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6	12.03%	Jul 9, 2012	NOLCX vs QUERX

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NOLCX

NOLCX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	Inception
ORDNX	North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund	-2.66%	Jun 28, 2013	NOLCX vs ORDNX
SVPFX	Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund	-5.22%	Mar 28, 2021	NOLCX vs SVPFX
FEQHX	Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund	-7.40%	Sep 8, 2022	NOLCX vs FEQHX
FNSTX	Fidelity Infrastructure Fund	-8.43%	Nov 5, 2019	NOLCX vs FNSTX
GQEIX	GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund	-8.67%	Sep 28, 2018	NOLCX vs GQEIX

Other Mutual Funds from Northern Funds

Most popular Northern Funds mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
NOIEX	Northern Income Equity Fund	Large Cap Value Equities	50	-4.59%	Mar 31, 1994	NOLCX vs NOIEX
NOSIX	Northern Stock Index Fund	Large Cap Blend Equities	40	-7.06%	Oct 7, 1996	NOLCX vs NOSIX
NOINX	Northern International Equity Index Fund	Foreign Large Cap Equities	59	-1.88%	Mar 22, 2005	NOLCX vs NOINX
NSRIX	Northern Global Sustainability Index Fund	Global Equities	52	-7.28%	Mar 4, 2008	NOLCX vs NSRIX
NOSGX	Northern Small Cap Value Fund	Small Cap Value Equities	49	2.19%	Mar 31, 1994	NOLCX vs NOSGX
NSGRX	Northern Small Cap Core Fund	Small Cap Blend Equities	40	-0.95%	Sep 30, 1999	NOLCX vs NSGRX
NHFIX	Northern High Yield Fixed Income Fund	High Yield Bonds	82	-0.85%	Dec 31, 1998	NOLCX vs NHFIX
NOBOX	Northern Bond Index Fund	Intermediate Core Bond	51	-0.24%	Feb 27, 2007	NOLCX vs NOBOX
NTAUX	Northern Tax-Advantaged U-S Fixed Income	Ultrashort Bond	97	0.57%	Jun 18, 2009	NOLCX vs NTAUX
NOCBX	Northern Core Bond Fund	Intermediate Core Bond	55	-0.20%	Mar 29, 2001	NOLCX vs NOCBX

Often Compared With NOLCX

What investors most often compare with NOLCX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
VV	Vanguard Large-Cap ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities	64	-4.79%	Jan 27, 2004	NOLCX vs VV
VIG	Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF	Dividend	55	-1.77%	Dec 19, 2013	NOLCX vs VIG
VTI	Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities	65	-4.01%	Jun 27, 2016	NOLCX vs VTI
VTHR	Vanguard Russell 3000 ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities	63	-3.96%	Sep 20, 2010	NOLCX vs VTHR
VOO	Vanguard S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	65	-4.42%	Sep 7, 2010	NOLCX vs VOO
VONE	Vanguard Russell 1000 ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities	64	-4.22%	Sep 20, 2010	NOLCX vs VONE
VYM	Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF	Dividend	72	3.80%	Feb 7, 2019	NOLCX vs VYM
JLGMX	JPMorgan Large Cap Growth Fund Class R6	Large Cap Growth Equities	18	-11.56%	Nov 30, 2010	NOLCX vs JLGMX
FGRTX	Fidelity Mega Cap Stock Fund	Large Cap Blend Equities	77	-5.09%	Dec 28, 1998	NOLCX vs FGRTX
NMIEX	Northern Active M International Equity Fund	Foreign Large Cap Equities	64	-2.63%	Jun 22, 2006	NOLCX vs NMIEX
NMMEX	Northern Active M Emerging Market Equity Fund	Emerging Markets Diversified	88	2.57%	Nov 18, 2008	NOLCX vs NMMEX
NOEMX	Northern Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund	Emerging Markets Diversified	83	0.96%	Apr 24, 2006	NOLCX vs NOEMX
NUESX	Northern U.S. Quality ESG Fund	Large Cap Blend Equities	29	-7.73%	Oct 2, 2017	NOLCX vs NUESX
NCATX	Northern California Tax Exempt Fund	Municipal Bonds	45	-0.37%	Apr 7, 1997	NOLCX vs NCATX
NOLVX	Northern Large Cap Value Fund	Large Cap Value Equities	53	-0.22%	Aug 3, 2000	NOLCX vs NOLVX
NMFIX	Northern Multi-Manager Global Listed Infrastructur...	Energy Equities	89	6.79%	Sep 17, 2012	NOLCX vs NMFIX
NOMIX	Northern Mid Cap Index Fund	Mid Cap Blend Equities	27	-0.38%	Mar 22, 2005	NOLCX vs NOMIX
NSIDX	Northern Small Cap Index Fund	Small Cap Blend Equities	43	-2.46%	Sep 3, 1999	NOLCX vs NSIDX
PAGDX	Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Fund Class A	Large Cap Blend Equities	86	-3.91%	Jan 2, 1990	NOLCX vs PAGDX
NOIGX	Northern International Equity Fund	Foreign Large Cap Equities	82	-0.30%	Mar 30, 1994	NOLCX vs NOIGX

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