The Investment Company of America Class R-6 (RICGX) Alternatives
The Investment Company of America Class R-6 (RICGX) belongs to the Large 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 RICGX. 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 RICGX
RICGX charges 0.27% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among RICGX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | RICGX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | RICGX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | RICGX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | RICGX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index II Portfolio | 0.02% | Aug 11, 2014 | RICGX vs SSEYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RICGX
Among mutual funds in the Large 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 93 | Nov 12, 2001 | RICGX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | RICGX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | RICGX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | RICGX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | RICGX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing RICGX Alternatives (YTD)
RICGX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | 9.81% | Sep 28, 2018 | RICGX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | RICGX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | RICGX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | RICGX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | RICGX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RICGX
RICGX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.63% | Jun 28, 2013 | RICGX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | RICGX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | RICGX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | RICGX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | RICGX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RICGX
RICGX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | Jun 28, 2013 | RICGX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | RICGX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | RICGX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | RICGX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | RICGX vs GQEIX |
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