T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth Fund, Inc. (PRDGX) 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 PRDGX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PRDGX
PRDGX charges 0.64% annually. There are 176 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | — | Jun 2016 | PRDGX vs VSTSX | |
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | — | PRDGX vs VFFSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | — | PRDGX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | — | Feb 2016 | PRDGX vs FLCPX | |
| iShares Total U.S. Stock Market Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | — | Aug 2015 | PRDGX vs BKTSX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PRDGX
PRDGX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 43. There are 230 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 95 | 17.20B | Dec 2004 | PRDGX vs VPCCX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 92 | 92.00B | Nov 2001 | PRDGX vs VPMAX | |
| PrimeCap Odyssey Stock Fund | 92 | — | Nov 2004 | PRDGX vs POSKX | |
| Glenmede Quantitative U.S. Large Cap Core Equity P... | 89 | — | Feb 2004 | PRDGX vs GTLOX | |
| Glenmede Responsible ESG U.S. Equity Portfolio | 89 | — | Dec 2015 | PRDGX vs RESGX |
Top Performing PRDGX Alternatives (YTD)
PRDGX is at 7.88% YTD. There are 201 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 30.27%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 30.27% | 17.20B | Dec 2004 | PRDGX vs VPCCX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 25.44% | 92.00B | Nov 2001 | PRDGX vs VPMAX | |
| PrimeCap Odyssey Stock Fund | 24.51% | — | Nov 2004 | PRDGX vs POSKX | |
| Integrity ESG Growth & Income Fund | 24.37% | — | Jan 1995 | PRDGX vs IGIAX | |
| Archer Multi Cap Fund | 24.19% | — | Dec 2019 | PRDGX vs ALSMX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PRDGX
PRDGX has 9.87% 1-year volatility. There are 17 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.28%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.28% | — | Jun 2013 | PRDGX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 2.40% | — | Mar 2021 | PRDGX vs SVPFX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 8.39% | — | Jul 2012 | PRDGX vs QUERX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | 8.41% | — | Jul 2012 | PRDGX vs AUEIX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Low Volatility Index Fund | 8.58% | — | May 2015 | PRDGX vs FSUVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PRDGX
PRDGX has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.34%. There are 19 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.33%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -1.33% | — | Mar 2021 | PRDGX vs SVPFX | |
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | — | Jun 2013 | PRDGX vs ORDNX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | -4.14% | — | Dec 2004 | PRDGX vs RCKSX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | -5.91% | — | Jul 2012 | PRDGX vs AUEIX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | -5.93% | — | Jul 2012 | PRDGX vs QUERX |
Other Mutual Funds from T. Rowe Price
The 10 most viewed T. Rowe Price mutual funds shown here include TRBCX, PRWCX, PRCOX and span 6 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9 | -1.78% | — | Jun 1993 | PRDGX vs TRBCX | |
| T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 35 | 4.25% | — | Jun 1986 | PRDGX vs PRWCX | |
| T. Rowe Price U.S. Equity Research Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 50 | 8.76% | — | Nov 1994 | PRDGX vs PRCOX | |
| T. Rowe Price All-Cap Opportunities Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9 | -1.59% | — | Sep 1985 | PRDGX vs PRWAX | |
| T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund I Class | Large Cap Growth Equities | 10 | -1.71% | — | — | PRDGX vs TBCIX | |
| T. Rowe Price Equity Index 500 Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 51 | 8.10% | — | Mar 1990 | PRDGX vs PREIX | |
| T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9 | -1.57% | — | Oct 2001 | PRDGX vs TRLGX | |
| T. Rowe Price Science And Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 75 | 34.24% | — | Sep 1987 | PRDGX vs PRSCX | |
| T. Rowe Price Retirement 2035 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 25 | 7.44% | — | Feb 2004 | PRDGX vs TRRJX | |
| T. Rowe Price New Horizons Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 30 | 14.91% | — | Jun 1960 | PRDGX vs PRNHX |
Often Compared With PRDGX
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