PIMCO StocksPLUS Small Fund (PSCSX) Alternatives
PIMCO StocksPLUS Small Fund (PSCSX) belongs to the Small 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 PSCSX. 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 PSCSX
PSCSX charges 0.70% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PSCSX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund | 0.03% | Sep 8, 2011 | PSCSX vs FSSNX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Plus S... | 0.03% | Dec 17, 2010 | PSCSX vs VSCPX | |
| Schwab Small-Cap Index Fund-Select Shares | 0.04% | May 19, 1997 | PSCSX vs SWSSX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | Jul 7, 1997 | PSCSX vs VSCIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.05% | Nov 13, 2000 | PSCSX vs VSMAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PSCSX
Among mutual funds in the Small 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auer Growth Fund | 90 | Dec 28, 2007 | PSCSX vs AUERX | |
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 83 | Sep 30, 1996 | PSCSX vs DFISX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 83 | Dec 31, 1991 | PSCSX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 83 | Apr 15, 1997 | PSCSX vs WESCX | |
| T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Value Fund | 77 | Jun 30, 1988 | PSCSX vs PRSVX |
Top Performing PSCSX Alternatives (YTD)
PSCSX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Small Cap Value Fund | 8.12% | Dec 14, 2001 | PSCSX vs HASCX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 6.21% | Apr 15, 1997 | PSCSX vs WESCX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 6.06% | Dec 31, 1991 | PSCSX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | 4.76% | May 11, 1998 | PSCSX vs WEMMX | |
| River Oak Discovery Fund | 4.25% | Jun 30, 2005 | PSCSX vs RIVSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PSCSX
PSCSX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 15.38% | Sep 30, 1996 | PSCSX vs DFISX | |
| DWS Small Cap Core Fund | 17.54% | Jul 14, 2000 | PSCSX vs SSLCX | |
| Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund | 18.55% | Nov 1, 1996 | PSCSX vs HFCGX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | 18.96% | — | PSCSX vs BOSOX | |
| Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund | 19.31% | Feb 27, 2017 | PSCSX vs CSMDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PSCSX
PSCSX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWS Small Cap Core Fund | -10.06% | Jul 14, 2000 | PSCSX vs SSLCX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | -11.39% | May 11, 1998 | PSCSX vs WEMMX | |
| Cambiar Small Cap Fund | -11.67% | Aug 31, 2004 | PSCSX vs CAMSX | |
| Virtus Small-Cap Fund | -11.76% | Jul 1, 2013 | PSCSX vs AZBIX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | -11.89% | — | PSCSX vs BOSOX |
Other Mutual Funds from PIMCO
Most popular PIMCO mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 81 | -1.36% | Mar 30, 2007 | PSCSX vs PIMIX | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class A | Multisector Bonds | 78 | -1.42% | Apr 2, 2007 | PSCSX vs PONAX | |
| PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 53 | -1.02% | — | PSCSX vs PTTRX | |
| PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund | Multisector Bonds | 3 | -4.21% | Dec 20, 2001 | PSCSX vs PCN | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class I-2 | Total Bond Market | 80 | -1.37% | — | PSCSX vs PONPX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Long Duration Fund Class I | Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed | 10 | -9.19% | Aug 31, 2007 | PSCSX vs PSLDX | |
| PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II | Multisector Bonds | 11 | -5.40% | Oct 27, 2004 | PSCSX vs PFN | |
| PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) | Global Bonds | 24 | -2.23% | Dec 1, 1992 | PSCSX vs PFORX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS International Fund (U.S. Dollar-H... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 24 | -0.85% | Oct 31, 2003 | PSCSX vs PISIX | |
| PIMCO RAE US Small Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 28 | -0.95% | Jun 5, 2015 | PSCSX vs PMJIX |
Often Compared With PSCSX
What investors most often compare with PSCSX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | PSCSX vs VTI | |
| Amplify International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend, Actively Managed | 91 | 7.15% | Sep 8, 2022 | PSCSX vs IDVO | |
| TIAA-CREF Small-Cap Blend Index Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 47 | -2.48% | Oct 1, 2002 | PSCSX vs TISBX | |
| 1290 GAMCO Small/Mid Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 4.18% | Nov 12, 2014 | PSCSX vs TNVIX |
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