PFG Sector Equity Business Cycle Strategy Fund (PFFSX) Alternatives
PFG Sector Equity Business Cycle Strategy Fund (PFFSX) 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 PFFSX. 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 PFFSX
PFFSX charges 2.03% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PFFSX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | PFFSX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | PFFSX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | PFFSX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | PFFSX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index II Portfolio | 0.02% | Aug 11, 2014 | PFFSX vs SSEYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PFFSX
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 | PFFSX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | PFFSX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | PFFSX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | PFFSX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | PFFSX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing PFFSX Alternatives (YTD)
PFFSX 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 | PFFSX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | PFFSX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | PFFSX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | PFFSX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | PFFSX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PFFSX
PFFSX 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 | PFFSX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | PFFSX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | PFFSX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | PFFSX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | PFFSX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PFFSX
PFFSX 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 | PFFSX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | PFFSX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | PFFSX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | PFFSX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | PFFSX vs GQEIX |
Other Mutual Funds from The Pacific Financial Group
Most popular The Pacific Financial Group mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFG JP Morgan Tactical Aggressive Strategy Fund | Global Equities | 38 | -6.26% | Dec 10, 2017 | PFFSX vs PFSEX | |
| PFG JP Morgan Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 37 | -4.37% | Mar 14, 2018 | PFFSX vs PFJDX | |
| PFG Equity Index Focused Strategy Fund | Global Equities | 48 | -5.31% | Apr 30, 2020 | PFFSX vs PFFFX | |
| PFG MFS Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund | Global Equities | 24 | -3.74% | Dec 10, 2017 | PFFSX vs PFSMX | |
| PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund | Tactical Allocation | 43 | -4.33% | Dec 10, 2017 | PFFSX vs PFTEX | |
| PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund | Global Allocation | 67 | 0.82% | Dec 10, 2017 | PFFSX vs PFADX | |
| PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 54 | -3.17% | Apr 30, 2020 | PFFSX vs PFTSX | |
| PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund | Multisector Bonds | 38 | -1.27% | Dec 10, 2017 | PFFSX vs PFDOX |
Often Compared With PFFSX
What investors most often compare with PFFSX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Fund Class A | Large Cap Blend Equities | 86 | -3.91% | Jan 2, 1990 | PFFSX vs PAGDX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Total Stock Market Index Fu... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 45 | -6.74% | May 31, 2001 | PFFSX vs VITPX |
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