Principal LargeCap Growth Fund I (PLGIX) Alternatives
Principal LargeCap Growth Fund I (PLGIX) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PLGIX. 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 PLGIX
PLGIX charges 0.67% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PLGIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Growth Fund G Class | 0.01% | Mar 1, 2022 | PLGIX vs ACIHX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | — | PLGIX vs FSPGX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | Dec 20, 2017 | PLGIX vs SWLGX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | May 14, 1998 | PLGIX vs VIGIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Oct 1, 2002 | PLGIX vs TILIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PLGIX
Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Rock Fund | 87 | Mar 6, 2020 | PLGIX vs ONERX | |
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. | 83 | Jan 2, 1990 | PLGIX vs ADX | |
| Fidelity Series Growth Company Fund | 82 | Nov 7, 2013 | PLGIX vs FCGSX | |
| Baron Partners Fund | 81 | Apr 30, 2003 | PLGIX vs BPTRX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | 81 | Aug 17, 1999 | PLGIX vs VTMGX |
Top Performing PLGIX Alternatives (YTD)
PLGIX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 9.79% | Sep 28, 2018 | PLGIX vs GQEPX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | 1.58% | Sep 9, 2019 | PLGIX vs BBLIX | |
| Emerald Insights Fund | 0.00% | Aug 1, 2014 | PLGIX vs EFCNX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | -0.48% | Aug 17, 1999 | PLGIX vs VTMGX | |
| American Growth Fund Series One | -1.31% | Jul 31, 1958 | PLGIX vs AMRGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PLGIX
PLGIX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Veritas Global Real Return Fund | 10.98% | Jan 10, 1991 | PLGIX vs BLUEX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | 11.79% | Dec 29, 2015 | PLGIX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | 12.40% | Jun 18, 2012 | PLGIX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 12.43% | Sep 28, 2018 | PLGIX vs GQEPX | |
| Provident Trust Strategy Fund | 14.45% | Dec 30, 1986 | PLGIX vs PROVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PLGIX
PLGIX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | -7.09% | Dec 29, 2015 | PLGIX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | -8.45% | Jun 18, 2012 | PLGIX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | -8.71% | Sep 28, 2018 | PLGIX vs GQEPX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -8.99% | Jan 31, 2005 | PLGIX vs MEIFX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | -10.22% | Sep 9, 2019 | PLGIX vs BBLIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Principal
Most popular Principal mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal MidCap Fund Institutional Class | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 1 | -12.96% | Dec 6, 2000 | PLGIX vs PCBIX | |
| Principal Capital Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 36 | -6.68% | Nov 24, 1986 | PLGIX vs CMNWX | |
| Principal Blue Chip Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 3 | -15.72% | Jun 14, 2012 | PLGIX vs PBCKX | |
| Principal Global Multi-Strategy Fund | Multistrategy | 94 | 0.60% | Oct 23, 2011 | PLGIX vs PSMIX | |
| Principal SAM Strategic Growth Portfolio | Diversified Portfolio | 45 | -3.93% | Jul 24, 1996 | PLGIX vs SACAX | |
| Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund | Mid Cap Value Equities | 32 | 1.44% | Jun 6, 2011 | PLGIX vs PMDIX | |
| Principal Equity Income Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 54 | -0.22% | May 31, 1939 | PLGIX vs PQIAX | |
| Principal LifeTime Hybrid 2055 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 57 | -4.53% | Sep 29, 2014 | PLGIX vs PLTNX | |
| Principal Global Real Estate Securities Fund | REIT | 15 | -0.73% | Sep 30, 2007 | PLGIX vs POSIX | |
| Principal Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | Municipal Bonds | 39 | -1.06% | Jan 2, 1977 | PLGIX vs PTEAX |
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