Virtus Health Sciences Fund (RAGHX) Alternatives
Virtus Health Sciences Fund (RAGHX) belongs to the Health & Biotech Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with RAGHX. 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 RAGHX
RAGHX charges 1.37% annually. Among mutual funds in the Health & Biotech Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among RAGHX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Health Care Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | Feb 5, 2004 | RAGHX vs VHCIX | |
| Vanguard Health Care Fund Admiral Shares | 0.25% | Nov 12, 2001 | RAGHX vs VGHAX | |
| Vanguard Health Care Fund Investor Shares | 0.30% | May 23, 1984 | RAGHX vs VGHCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class Z | 0.59% | Oct 2, 2018 | RAGHX vs FIKCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class Z | 0.61% | Oct 2, 2018 | RAGHX vs FIJYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RAGHX
Among mutual funds in the Health & Biotech 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund | 91 | Sep 14, 1997 | RAGHX vs FBDIX | |
| Eventide Healthcare & Life Sciences Fund | 88 | Dec 26, 2012 | RAGHX vs ETIHX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund I Class | 83 | Dec 27, 2000 | RAGHX vs FBTIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class Z | 83 | Oct 2, 2018 | RAGHX vs FIJYX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class A | 83 | Dec 27, 2000 | RAGHX vs FBTAX |
Top Performing RAGHX Alternatives (YTD)
RAGHX alternatives from the Health & Biotech Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Health & Biotechnology Fund | -1.13% | Jul 14, 1999 | RAGHX vs SHPAX | |
| Live Oak Health Sciences Fund | -1.53% | Jun 28, 2001 | RAGHX vs LOGSX | |
| Fidelity Select Pharmaceuticals Portfolio | -2.56% | Jun 17, 2001 | RAGHX vs FPHAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class Z | -2.59% | Oct 2, 2018 | RAGHX vs FIJYX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund I Class | -2.62% | Dec 27, 2000 | RAGHX vs FBTIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RAGHX
RAGHX alternatives from the Health & Biotech Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Health Care Fund | 15.67% | Aug 6, 1989 | RAGHX vs GGHCX | |
| BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio | 16.30% | Dec 20, 1999 | RAGHX vs SHSAX | |
| Health Sciences Opportunities Fund Class Instituti... | 16.32% | Oct 16, 2000 | RAGHX vs SHSSX | |
| Live Oak Health Sciences Fund | 16.35% | Jun 28, 2001 | RAGHX vs LOGSX | |
| Alger Health Sciences Fund | 16.42% | Apr 30, 2002 | RAGHX vs AHSAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RAGHX
RAGHX alternatives from the Health & Biotech Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak Health Sciences Fund | -7.65% | Jun 28, 2001 | RAGHX vs LOGSX | |
| Saratoga Health & Biotechnology Fund | -7.87% | Jul 14, 1999 | RAGHX vs SHPAX | |
| Vanguard Health Care Fund Admiral Shares | -9.19% | Nov 12, 2001 | RAGHX vs VGHAX | |
| Vanguard Health Care Fund Investor Shares | -9.20% | May 23, 1984 | RAGHX vs VGHCX | |
| AlphaCentric LifeSci Healthcare Fund | -9.47% | Nov 28, 2019 | RAGHX vs LYFIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Allianz
Most popular Allianz mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 40 | -14.68% | Dec 26, 1995 | RAGHX vs DRGTX | |
| Virtus Convertible Fund | Convertible Bonds | 91 | -0.19% | Apr 18, 1993 | RAGHX vs ANNPX | |
| Virtus Income & Growth Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 57 | -3.69% | Feb 27, 2007 | RAGHX vs AZNIX | |
| Virtus NFJ Large-Cap Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 13 | -2.47% | May 8, 2000 | RAGHX vs ANVIX | |
| Virtus Mid-Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 33 | -8.21% | Nov 6, 1979 | RAGHX vs DRMCX | |
| Virtus Focused Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 24 | -14.13% | Feb 24, 1984 | RAGHX vs PGWCX | |
| Virtus International Small-Cap Fund | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 94 | 3.88% | Dec 30, 1997 | RAGHX vs ALOIX | |
| Virtus Short Duration High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 85 | -0.96% | Oct 3, 2011 | RAGHX vs ASHIX | |
| Virtus Small-Cap Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 48 | -0.89% | Jul 1, 2013 | RAGHX vs AZBIX | |
| Virtus NFJ Dividend Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 26 | 1.08% | May 8, 2000 | RAGHX vs NFJEX |
Often Compared With RAGHX
What investors most often compare with RAGHX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class C | Health & Biotech Equities | 82 | -2.86% | Dec 27, 2000 | RAGHX vs FBTCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class M | Health & Biotech Equities | 82 | -2.77% | Dec 27, 2000 | RAGHX vs FBTTX |
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