Royce Total Return Fund (RYTRX) belongs to the Small Cap Value Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with RYTRX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to RYTRX
RYTRX charges 1.25% annually. There are 92 mutual funds in the Small Cap Value Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Value Index Fund | 0.05% | — | Jul 2019 | RYTRX vs FISVX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Institutional ... | 0.06% | — | Dec 1999 | RYTRX vs VSIIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.07% | 65.50B | Sep 2011 | RYTRX vs VSIAX | |
| Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value Index Fund Instit... | 0.08% | — | Nov 2014 | RYTRX vs VSMVX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value Index Fund Institution... | 0.08% | — | Jul 2012 | RYTRX vs VRTVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RYTRX
RYTRX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 19. There are 117 mutual funds in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transamerica Small Cap Value | 90 | — | Jan 2003 | RYTRX vs TSLTX | |
| Victory Integrity Discovery Fund | 90 | — | Dec 1996 | RYTRX vs MMEYX | |
| Walthausen Small Cap Value Fund | 90 | — | Feb 2008 | RYTRX vs WSCVX | |
| Aegis Value Fund | 88 | — | May 1998 | RYTRX vs AVALX | |
| Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Insights Fund Invest... | 87 | — | Nov 2007 | RYTRX vs GTTTX |
Top Performing RYTRX Alternatives (YTD)
RYTRX is at 9.60% YTD. There are 116 mutual funds in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 31.89%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Integrity Discovery Fund | 31.89% | — | Dec 1996 | RYTRX vs MMEYX | |
| Royce Opportunity Fund | 29.57% | — | Nov 1996 | RYTRX vs RYPNX | |
| First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | 28.94% | — | Apr 2021 | RYTRX vs FESCX | |
| Invesco Small Cap Value Fund | 28.92% | — | Jun 1999 | RYTRX vs VSCAX | |
| Walthausen Small Cap Value Fund | 26.78% | — | Feb 2008 | RYTRX vs WSCVX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RYTRX
RYTRX has 16.77% 1-year volatility. There are 38 mutual funds in the Small Cap Value Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Beacon Shapiro SMID Cap Equity Fund | 0.60% | — | Sep 2017 | RYTRX vs SHDPX | |
| Palm Valley Capital Fund Investor Class | 4.23% | — | Apr 2019 | RYTRX vs PVCMX | |
| Third Avenue Small Cap Value Fund | 14.31% | — | Apr 1997 | RYTRX vs TASCX | |
| VELA Small Cap Fund | 14.36% | — | Sep 2020 | RYTRX vs VESMX | |
| AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund | 14.44% | — | Mar 2007 | RYTRX vs ARSMX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RYTRX
RYTRX has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.33%. There are 114 mutual funds in the Small Cap Value Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.81%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Valley Capital Fund Investor Class | -2.81% | — | Apr 2019 | RYTRX vs PVCMX | |
| Third Avenue Small Cap Value Fund | -6.29% | — | Apr 1997 | RYTRX vs TASCX | |
| PIMCO RAE US Small Fund | -7.62% | — | Jun 2015 | RYTRX vs PMJIX | |
| PIMCO RAE US Small Fund Class A | -7.66% | — | Jun 2015 | RYTRX vs PMJAX | |
| Transamerica Small Cap Value | -7.73% | — | Jan 2003 | RYTRX vs TSLTX |
Other Mutual Funds from Royce Investment Partners
The 9 most viewed Royce Investment Partners mutual funds shown here include PENNX, RYPRX, RYSEX and span 6 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Pennsylvania Mutual Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 59 | 20.13% | — | Oct 1972 | RYTRX vs PENNX | |
| Royce Premier Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 34 | 19.03% | — | Dec 1991 | RYTRX vs RYPRX | |
| Royce Special Equity Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 80 | 20.53% | — | May 1998 | RYTRX vs RYSEX | |
| Royce International Premier Fund Institutional Cla... | Mid Cap Growth Equities, Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 2 | -0.96% | — | — | RYTRX vs RIPIX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 88 | 38.19% | — | Dec 1991 | RYTRX vs RYOTX | |
| Royce Dividend Value Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 31 | 12.01% | — | May 2004 | RYTRX vs RYDVX | |
| Royce Smaller-Companies Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 43 | 18.49% | — | Jun 2001 | RYTRX vs RYVPX | |
| Royce Small-Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 68 | 19.01% | — | Jun 2001 | RYTRX vs RYVFX | |
| Royce International Premier Fund | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 2 | -1.11% | — | Dec 2010 | RYTRX vs RYIPX |
Often Compared With RYTRX
Investors most often compare RYTRX with VSMAX, VO, SQLV. These 20 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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