Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund (QISGX) Alternatives
Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Growth Fund (QISGX) 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 QISGX. 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 QISGX
QISGX charges 0.89% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among QISGX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | QISGX vs FECGX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Institutional... | 0.06% | May 24, 2000 | QISGX vs VSGIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Share... | 0.07% | Sep 27, 2011 | QISGX vs VSGAX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutio... | 0.08% | May 25, 2011 | QISGX vs VRTGX | |
| Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.19% | May 21, 1998 | QISGX vs VISGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QISGX
Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 93 | Sep 4, 2001 | QISGX vs NEAGX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 93 | Dec 30, 2016 | QISGX vs NEAIX | |
| Driehaus Micro Cap Growth Fund | 91 | Nov 18, 2013 | QISGX vs DMCRX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 90 | Dec 29, 1995 | QISGX vs OBMCX | |
| Hood River Small-Cap Growth Fund | 89 | Jan 2, 2003 | QISGX vs HRSMX |
Top Performing QISGX Alternatives (YTD)
QISGX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 31.31% | Mar 20, 2000 | QISGX vs KSCOX | |
| Kinetics Small Capital Opportunities Advisor Fund ... | 31.23% | Dec 31, 2001 | QISGX vs KSOAX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 15.52% | Dec 30, 2016 | QISGX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 15.34% | May 22, 2002 | QISGX vs NESGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 13.51% | Dec 29, 1995 | QISGX vs OBMCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QISGX
QISGX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | 17.50% | Nov 6, 1995 | QISGX vs EMCAX | |
| Calvert Small/Mid-Cap Fund Class I | 19.29% | Jul 29, 2011 | QISGX vs CMCIX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 19.69% | Jun 23, 1993 | QISGX vs VLEOX | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund | 19.73% | Jun 28, 2006 | QISGX vs PXQSX | |
| Nicholas Limited Edition Fund | 19.73% | May 18, 1987 | QISGX vs NCLEX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QISGX
QISGX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | -10.15% | Nov 6, 1995 | QISGX vs EMCAX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | -10.86% | Jun 23, 1993 | QISGX vs VLEOX | |
| Ranger Micro Cap Fund | -11.77% | Jun 6, 2018 | QISGX vs RFIMX | |
| Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio | -11.83% | Sep 1, 1994 | QISGX vs SSCPX | |
| Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund | -12.38% | Mar 23, 2011 | QISGX vs CTSIX |
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