Putnam Research Fund (PNRAX) Alternatives
Putnam Research Fund (PNRAX) 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 PNRAX. 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 PNRAX
PNRAX charges 1.03% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PNRAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | PNRAX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | PNRAX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | PNRAX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | PNRAX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | PNRAX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PNRAX
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 | 94 | Nov 12, 2001 | PNRAX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 92 | Aug 3, 1992 | PNRAX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 92 | — | PNRAX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 91 | Jan 2, 1990 | PNRAX vs PAGRX | |
| DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I | 90 | Sep 15, 2005 | PNRAX vs DFIEX |
Top Performing PNRAX Alternatives (YTD)
PNRAX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 9.95% | Jan 30, 2017 | PNRAX vs YFSIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | 9.61% | Sep 28, 2018 | PNRAX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.49% | Jan 24, 2021 | PNRAX vs NWAUX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 9.11% | Nov 1, 1988 | PNRAX vs MUHLX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 8.02% | Aug 3, 1992 | PNRAX vs POGSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PNRAX
PNRAX 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 | 2.66% | Jun 28, 2013 | PNRAX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.01% | Mar 28, 2021 | PNRAX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 11.04% | Sep 8, 2022 | PNRAX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 11.08% | Mar 20, 2025 | PNRAX vs FGJEX | |
| Castle Tandem Fund | 12.04% | Mar 15, 2019 | PNRAX vs TANDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PNRAX
PNRAX 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 | PNRAX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | PNRAX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | PNRAX vs FEQHX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.30% | Sep 28, 2018 | PNRAX vs GQEIX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | PNRAX vs FNSTX |
Other Mutual Funds from Putnam
Most popular Putnam mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Large Cap Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 68 | 0.74% | Jun 15, 1977 | PNRAX vs PEYAX | |
| Putnam Growth Opportunities Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -9.72% | Oct 2, 1995 | PNRAX vs POGAX | |
| Putnam Large Cap Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 68 | 0.79% | Jan 10, 1998 | PNRAX vs PEIYX | |
| Putnam Global Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 77 | -3.79% | Dec 17, 2008 | PNRAX vs PGTYX | |
| Putnam Large Cap Value Fund Class R6 | Large Cap Value Equities | 69 | 0.81% | Jul 2, 2012 | PNRAX vs PEQSX | |
| Putnam Sustainable Leaders Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 20 | -9.32% | Aug 31, 1990 | PNRAX vs PNOPX | |
| Putnam Multi-Cap Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 51 | -5.13% | Sep 24, 2010 | PNRAX vs PMYYX | |
| Putnam Ultra Short Duration Income Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.38% | Oct 17, 2011 | PNRAX vs PSDYX | |
| Putnam Large Cap Growth Y | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -9.67% | Aug 27, 1999 | PNRAX vs PGOYX | |
| Putnam Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -0.28% | Dec 31, 1997 | PNRAX vs PNSAX |
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