Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Fund Class A (PAGDX) Alternatives
Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Fund Class A (PAGDX) 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 PAGDX. 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 PAGDX
PAGDX charges 1.46% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PAGDX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | PAGDX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | PAGDX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | PAGDX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | PAGDX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index II Portfolio | 0.02% | Aug 11, 2014 | PAGDX vs SSEYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PAGDX
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 93 | Nov 12, 2001 | PAGDX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | PAGDX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | PAGDX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | PAGDX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | PAGDX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing PAGDX Alternatives (YTD)
PAGDX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | 9.81% | Sep 28, 2018 | PAGDX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | PAGDX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | PAGDX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | PAGDX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | PAGDX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PAGDX
PAGDX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.63% | Jun 28, 2013 | PAGDX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | PAGDX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | PAGDX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | PAGDX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | PAGDX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PAGDX
PAGDX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | Jun 28, 2013 | PAGDX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | PAGDX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | PAGDX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | PAGDX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | PAGDX vs GQEIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Permanent Portfolio
Most popular Permanent Portfolio mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent Portfolio Permanent Portfolio | Diversified Portfolio | 91 | 2.72% | Nov 30, 1982 | PAGDX vs PRPFX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Versatile Bond Portfolio | Short-Term Bond | 93 | -0.17% | Sep 27, 1991 | PAGDX vs PRVBX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Short-Term Treasury Portfolio | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.35% | Sep 21, 1987 | PAGDX vs PRTBX |
Often Compared With PAGDX
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