American Funds The Growth Fund of America Class R-2 (RGABX) belongs to the Large 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 RGABX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to RGABX
RGABX charges 1.38% annually. There are 388 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Growth Fund G Class | 0.01% | — | Mar 2022 | RGABX vs ACIHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | 4.70B | Dec 2017 | RGABX vs SWLGX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | — | — | RGABX vs FSPGX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | 378.80B | May 1998 | RGABX vs VIGIX | |
| Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth Index Fund Institutio... | 0.05% | — | Dec 2010 | RGABX vs VRGWX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RGABX
RGABX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 14. There are 195 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 89.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares | 89 | 96.10B | Nov 1984 | RGABX vs VPMCX | |
| Davis New York Venture Fund Class Y | 89 | — | Feb 1969 | RGABX vs DNVYX | |
| Chase Growth Fund Institutional Class | 86 | — | Jan 2007 | RGABX vs CHAIX | |
| Chase Growth Fund | 86 | — | Dec 1997 | RGABX vs CHASX | |
| Vanguard Capital Opportunity Fund Admiral Shares | 82 | 32.70B | Nov 2001 | RGABX vs VHCAX |
Top Performing RGABX Alternatives (YTD)
RGABX is at 3.82% YTD. There are 189 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 28.22%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICON Equity Fund | 28.22% | — | Oct 2002 | RGABX vs IOLZX | |
| Chase Growth Fund | 24.24% | — | Dec 1997 | RGABX vs CHASX | |
| Chase Growth Fund Institutional Class | 24.19% | — | Jan 2007 | RGABX vs CHAIX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Momentum Index Fund | 22.02% | — | Feb 2017 | RGABX vs FUMIX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares | 20.66% | 96.10B | Nov 1984 | RGABX vs VPMCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RGABX
RGABX has 16.76% 1-year volatility. There are 166 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | 6.79% | — | Sep 2019 | RGABX vs BBLIX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | 9.87% | — | Jan 2005 | RGABX vs MEIFX | |
| CIBC Atlas Equity Income Fund | 10.15% | — | Apr 2010 | RGABX vs AWYIX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | 10.28% | — | Dec 2015 | RGABX vs MRFOX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 10.62% | — | Sep 2018 | RGABX vs GQEPX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RGABX
RGABX has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.92%. There are 170 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.63%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | -3.63% | — | Sep 2019 | RGABX vs BBLIX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -4.80% | — | Jan 2005 | RGABX vs MEIFX | |
| LKCM Aquinas Catholic Equity Fund | -7.02% | — | Jul 2005 | RGABX vs AQEIX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | -7.03% | — | Dec 2015 | RGABX vs MRFOX | |
| Davis New York Venture Fund Class Y | -7.97% | — | Feb 1969 | RGABX vs DNVYX |
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