Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund Class A (QASGX) belongs to the Small Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with QASGX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to QASGX
QASGX charges 1.14% annually. There are 97 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | — | Jul 2019 | QASGX vs FECGX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Institutional... | 0.06% | 47.00B | May 2000 | QASGX vs VSGIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Share... | 0.07% | 47.00B | Sep 2011 | QASGX vs VSGAX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutio... | 0.08% | — | May 2011 | QASGX vs VRTGX | |
| Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.19% | — | May 1998 | QASGX vs VISGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QASGX
QASGX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 69. There are 17 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Epiphany ESG Small Cap Equity Fund | 90 | — | Nov 2015 | QASGX vs DSCIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 85 | — | Dec 2016 | QASGX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 85 | — | May 2002 | QASGX vs NESGX | |
| Driehaus Micro Cap Growth Fund | 80 | — | Nov 2013 | QASGX vs DMCRX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 79 | — | Dec 1995 | QASGX vs OBMCX |
Top Performing QASGX Alternatives (YTD)
QASGX is at 19.71% YTD. There are 54 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 61.39%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 61.39% | — | Dec 2016 | QASGX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 60.85% | — | May 2002 | QASGX vs NESGX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 40.44% | — | Dec 2016 | QASGX vs NEAIX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 40.15% | — | Sep 2001 | QASGX vs NEAGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 39.47% | — | Dec 1995 | QASGX vs OBMCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QASGX
QASGX has 21.53% 1-year volatility. There are 87 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | 14.60% | — | Nov 1995 | QASGX vs EMCAX | |
| Calvert Small/Mid-Cap Fund Class I | 15.33% | — | Jul 2011 | QASGX vs CMCIX | |
| Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund | 16.25% | — | Sep 1988 | QASGX vs NBGNX | |
| Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund | 16.25% | — | Jan 1997 | QASGX vs ETEGX | |
| Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund Institutional Class | 16.26% | — | Jul 1999 | QASGX vs NBGIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QASGX
QASGX has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.27%. There are 78 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Epiphany ESG Small Cap Equity Fund | -7.08% | — | Nov 2015 | QASGX vs DSCIX | |
| Rydex S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth Fund | -8.49% | — | Feb 2004 | QASGX vs RYWCX | |
| WesMark Small Company Fund | -8.50% | — | Dec 1993 | QASGX vs WMKSX | |
| Empiric 2500 Fund | -8.60% | — | Nov 1995 | QASGX vs EMCAX | |
| Ranger Micro Cap Fund | -9.11% | — | Jun 2018 | QASGX vs RFIMX |
Other Mutual Funds from Federated Hermes
The 5 most viewed Federated Hermes mutual funds shown here include QKACX, SVAAX, QALGX and span 5 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Hermes MDT All Cap Core Fund Class R6 | Large Cap Blend Equities | 46 | 8.19% | — | Oct 2002 | QASGX vs QKACX | |
| Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund Cla... | Dividend | 91 | 15.13% | — | Mar 2005 | QASGX vs SVAAX | |
| Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Growth Fund Class A | Large Cap Growth Equities | 14 | 4.02% | — | Sep 2005 | QASGX vs QALGX | |
| Federated Hermes MDT Mid Cap Growth Fund Class R6 | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 3 | -1.24% | — | Dec 2006 | QASGX vs FGSKX | |
| Federated Hermes Emerging Market Debt Fund Institu... | Emerging Markets Bonds | 78 | 3.08% | — | Oct 1996 | QASGX vs EMDIX |
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