T. Rowe Price U.S. Large-Cap Core Fund (PAULX) Alternatives
T. Rowe Price U.S. Large-Cap Core Fund (PAULX) 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 PAULX. 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 PAULX
PAULX charges 0.97% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PAULX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | PAULX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | PAULX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | PAULX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | PAULX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | PAULX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PAULX
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 | PAULX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | PAULX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | PAULX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | PAULX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | PAULX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing PAULX Alternatives (YTD)
PAULX 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 | PAULX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | PAULX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | PAULX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | PAULX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | PAULX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PAULX
PAULX 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 | PAULX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | PAULX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | PAULX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | PAULX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | PAULX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PAULX
PAULX 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 | PAULX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | PAULX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | PAULX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | PAULX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | PAULX vs GQEIX |
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Often Compared With PAULX
What investors most often compare with PAULX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | PAULX vs VOO | |
| JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF | Derivative Income | 72 | -2.87% | May 3, 2022 | PAULX vs JEPQ | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Fund Class A | Large Cap Blend Equities | 86 | -3.91% | Jan 2, 1990 | PAULX vs PAGDX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Total Stock Market Index Fu... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 45 | -6.74% | May 31, 2001 | PAULX vs VITPX |
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