Principal LargeCap S&P 500 Index Fund (PLFMX) belongs to the S&P 500 category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PLFMX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PLFMX
PLFMX charges 0.72% annually. There are 26 mutual funds in the S&P 500 category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares S&P 500 Index Fund Class G | 0.01% | — | Jul 2019 | PLFMX vs BSPGX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Pl... | 0.02% | 342.00B | Jul 1997 | PLFMX vs VIIIX | |
| Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund | 0.02% | 145.00B | May 1997 | PLFMX vs SWPPX | |
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund | 0.02% | — | Feb 1988 | PLFMX vs FXAIX | |
| iShares S&P 500 Index Fund | 0.03% | — | Jul 1993 | PLFMX vs WFSPX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PLFMX
PLFMX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 69. There are 24 mutual funds in the S&P 500 category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 74.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust S&P 500 Index ... | 74 | — | Dec 2013 | PLFMX vs SPINX | |
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund | 73 | — | Feb 1988 | PLFMX vs FXAIX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Pl... | 73 | 342.00B | Jul 1997 | PLFMX vs VIIIX | |
| iShares S&P 500 Index Fund | 73 | — | Jul 1993 | PLFMX vs WFSPX | |
| iShares S&P 500 Index Fund Class G | 73 | — | Jul 2019 | PLFMX vs BSPGX |
Top Performing PLFMX Alternatives (YTD)
PLFMX is at 11.40% YTD. There are 25 mutual funds in the S&P 500 category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 17.64%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Monthly S&P 500 Bull 1.75X Fund | 17.64% | — | May 2006 | PLFMX vs DXSLX | |
| Victory 500 Index Fund | 11.95% | — | May 2002 | PLFMX vs USPRX | |
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund | 11.71% | — | Feb 1988 | PLFMX vs FXAIX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust S&P 500 Index ... | 11.70% | — | Dec 2013 | PLFMX vs SPINX | |
| iShares S&P 500 Index Fund Class G | 11.70% | — | Jul 2019 | PLFMX vs BSPGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PLFMX
PLFMX has 11.86% 1-year volatility. There are 13 mutual funds in the S&P 500 category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.86%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund | 8.86% | 236.88M | Feb 2016 | PLFMX vs PUTW | |
| CBOE Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Inco... | 10.62% | — | Sep 2017 | PLFMX vs KNGLX | |
| Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund | 11.64% | — | Jul 1997 | PLFMX vs VADDX | |
| Shelton Capital Management S&P 500 Index Fund | 11.81% | — | Apr 1992 | PLFMX vs SPFIX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust S&P 500 Index Fund | 11.83% | — | Feb 1996 | PLFMX vs SSPIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PLFMX
PLFMX has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.00%. There are 26 mutual funds in the S&P 500 category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund | -7.15% | 236.88M | Feb 2016 | PLFMX vs PUTW | |
| Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund | -7.88% | — | Jul 1997 | PLFMX vs VADDX | |
| Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund | -8.89% | 145.00B | May 1997 | PLFMX vs SWPPX | |
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund | -8.89% | — | Feb 1988 | PLFMX vs FXAIX | |
| CBOE Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Inco... | -8.90% | — | Sep 2017 | PLFMX vs KNGLX |
Other Mutual Funds from Principal
The 10 most viewed Principal mutual funds shown here include PCBIX, PLGIX, CMNWX and span 8 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal MidCap Fund Institutional Class | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 1 | -7.38% | — | Dec 2000 | PLFMX vs PCBIX | |
| Principal LargeCap Growth Fund I | Large Cap Growth Equities | 12 | 6.11% | — | Dec 2000 | PLFMX vs PLGIX | |
| Principal Capital Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 55 | 10.80% | — | Nov 1986 | PLFMX vs CMNWX | |
| Principal Blue Chip Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 4 | 0.26% | — | Jun 2012 | PLFMX vs PBCKX | |
| Principal Global Multi-Strategy Fund | Multistrategy | 97 | 5.67% | — | Oct 2011 | PLFMX vs PSMIX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2055 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 49 | 9.67% | — | Feb 2008 | PLFMX vs LTFIX | |
| Principal SAM Strategic Growth Portfolio | Diversified Portfolio | 58 | 11.70% | — | Jul 1996 | PLFMX vs SACAX | |
| Principal SmallCap S&P 600 Index Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 56 | 15.97% | — | Dec 2000 | PLFMX vs PSSMX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2030 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 53 | 6.02% | — | Feb 2001 | PLFMX vs PMTIX | |
| Principal Equity Income Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 61 | 8.76% | — | May 1939 | PLFMX vs PQIAX |
Often Compared With PLFMX
Investors most often compare PLFMX with TWCUX, VIGRX, VTI. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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