Parnassus Core Equity Fund (PRBLX) Alternatives
Parnassus Core Equity Fund (PRBLX) 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 PRBLX. 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 PRBLX
PRBLX charges 0.82% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PRBLX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | PRBLX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | PRBLX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | PRBLX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | PRBLX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index II Portfolio | 0.02% | Aug 11, 2014 | PRBLX vs SSEYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PRBLX
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 | PRBLX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | PRBLX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | PRBLX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | PRBLX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | PRBLX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing PRBLX Alternatives (YTD)
PRBLX 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 | PRBLX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | PRBLX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | PRBLX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | PRBLX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | PRBLX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PRBLX
PRBLX 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 | PRBLX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | PRBLX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | PRBLX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | PRBLX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | PRBLX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PRBLX
PRBLX 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 | PRBLX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | PRBLX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | PRBLX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | PRBLX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | PRBLX vs GQEIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Parnassus
Most popular Parnassus mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parnassus Core Equity Institutional Shares | Large Cap Blend Equities | 12 | -8.59% | — | PRBLX vs PRILX | |
| Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 55 | -4.03% | Apr 29, 2005 | PRBLX vs PARWX | |
| Parnassus Mid Cap Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 24 | -4.88% | Apr 29, 2005 | PRBLX vs PARMX | |
| Parnassus Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 13 | -10.36% | Dec 27, 1984 | PRBLX vs PARNX |
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