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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to NOLCX
NOLCX charges 0.45% annually. There are 116 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% | — | — | NOLCX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | — | Jun 2016 | NOLCX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | — | NOLCX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | — | Feb 2016 | NOLCX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index II Portfolio | 0.02% | — | Aug 2014 | NOLCX vs SSEYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NOLCX
NOLCX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 77. There are 52 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 96 | 17.20B | Dec 2004 | NOLCX vs VPCCX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 94 | 92.00B | Nov 2001 | NOLCX vs VPMAX | |
| PrimeCap Odyssey Stock Fund | 93 | — | Nov 2004 | NOLCX vs POSKX | |
| Glenmede Quantitative U.S. Large Cap Core Equity P... | 91 | — | Feb 2004 | NOLCX vs GTLOX | |
| Integrity ESG Growth & Income Fund | 91 | — | Jan 1995 | NOLCX vs IGIAX |
Top Performing NOLCX Alternatives (YTD)
NOLCX is at 9.18% YTD. There are 231 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 32.08%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 32.08% | 17.20B | Dec 2004 | NOLCX vs VPCCX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 28.16% | 92.00B | Nov 2001 | NOLCX vs VPMAX | |
| Integrity ESG Growth & Income Fund | 27.37% | — | Jan 1995 | NOLCX vs IGIAX | |
| Archer Multi Cap Fund | 25.38% | — | Dec 2019 | NOLCX vs ALSMX | |
| PrimeCap Odyssey Stock Fund | 25.29% | — | Nov 2004 | NOLCX vs POSKX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NOLCX
NOLCX has 12.35% 1-year volatility. There are 109 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.28%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.28% | — | Jun 2013 | NOLCX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 2.40% | — | Mar 2021 | NOLCX vs SVPFX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 8.37% | — | Jul 2012 | NOLCX vs QUERX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | 8.38% | — | Jul 2012 | NOLCX vs AUEIX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Low Volatility Index Fund | 8.56% | — | May 2015 | NOLCX vs FSUVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NOLCX
NOLCX has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.20%. There are 53 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.33%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -1.33% | — | Mar 2021 | NOLCX vs SVPFX | |
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | — | Jun 2013 | NOLCX vs ORDNX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | -4.14% | — | Dec 2004 | NOLCX vs RCKSX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | -5.91% | — | Jul 2012 | NOLCX vs AUEIX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | -5.93% | — | Jul 2012 | NOLCX vs QUERX |
Other Mutual Funds from Northern Funds
The 10 most viewed Northern Funds mutual funds shown here include NOIEX, NOSIX, NHFIX and span 9 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Income Equity Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 77 | 10.99% | — | Mar 1994 | NOLCX vs NOIEX | |
| Northern Stock Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 10.17% | — | Oct 1996 | NOLCX vs NOSIX | |
| Northern High Yield Fixed Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 81 | 1.70% | — | Dec 1998 | NOLCX vs NHFIX | |
| Northern Global Sustainability Index Fund | Global Equities | 54 | 9.40% | — | Mar 2008 | NOLCX vs NSRIX | |
| Northern International Equity Index Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 36 | 10.70% | — | Mar 2005 | NOLCX vs NOINX | |
| Northern Small Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 70 | 17.91% | — | Mar 1994 | NOLCX vs NOSGX | |
| Northern Small Cap Core Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 72 | 19.53% | — | Sep 1999 | NOLCX vs NSGRX | |
| Northern Bond Index Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 18 | 0.04% | — | Feb 2007 | NOLCX vs NOBOX | |
| Northern Mid Cap Index Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 49 | 15.38% | — | Mar 2005 | NOLCX vs NOMIX | |
| Northern Core Bond Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 18 | -0.13% | — | Mar 2001 | NOLCX vs NOCBX |
Often Compared With NOLCX
Investors most often compare NOLCX with VV, VTHR, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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