T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth Fund, Inc. (PRDGX) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to PRDGX
PRDGX charges 0.62% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PRDGX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | PRDGX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | PRDGX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | PRDGX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | PRDGX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | PRDGX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PRDGX
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 | PRDGX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | PRDGX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | PRDGX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | PRDGX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | PRDGX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing PRDGX Alternatives (YTD)
PRDGX 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 | PRDGX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | PRDGX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | PRDGX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | PRDGX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | PRDGX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PRDGX
PRDGX 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 | PRDGX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | PRDGX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | PRDGX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | PRDGX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | PRDGX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PRDGX
PRDGX 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 | PRDGX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | PRDGX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | PRDGX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | PRDGX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | PRDGX vs GQEIX |
Other Mutual Funds from T. Rowe Price
Most popular T. Rowe Price mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 20 | -14.57% | Jun 30, 1993 | PRDGX vs TRBCX | |
| T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 78 | -5.03% | Jun 30, 1986 | PRDGX vs PRWCX | |
| T. Rowe Price All-Cap Opportunities Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 45 | -12.37% | Sep 30, 1985 | PRDGX vs PRWAX | |
| T. Rowe Price U.S. Equity Research Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 42 | -7.21% | Nov 30, 1994 | PRDGX vs PRCOX | |
| T. Rowe Price Equity Index 500 Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 52 | -7.11% | Mar 30, 1990 | PRDGX vs PREIX | |
| T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund I Class | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -14.54% | — | PRDGX vs TBCIX | |
| T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 15 | -14.83% | Oct 31, 2001 | PRDGX vs TRLGX | |
| T. Rowe Price Science And Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 65 | -11.17% | Sep 29, 1987 | PRDGX vs PRSCX | |
| T. Rowe Price New Horizons Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 16 | -5.34% | Jun 3, 1960 | PRDGX vs PRNHX | |
| T. Rowe Price Retirement 2035 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 21 | -2.95% | Feb 27, 2004 | PRDGX vs TRRJX |
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