First Eagle Gold Fund (SGGDX) Alternatives
First Eagle Gold Fund (SGGDX) belongs to the Precious Metals category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SGGDX. 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 SGGDX
SGGDX charges 1.19% annually. Among mutual funds in the Precious Metals category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SGGDX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 0.48% | Jan 16, 2018 | SGGDX vs CEF | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 0.54% | May 1, 2013 | SGGDX vs FGPMX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 0.62% | Apr 30, 2010 | SGGDX vs FGADX | |
| American Century Global Gold Fund | 0.65% | Aug 16, 1988 | SGGDX vs BGEIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class I | 0.76% | Dec 12, 2006 | SGGDX vs FGDIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SGGDX
Among mutual funds in the Precious Metals 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midas Fund | 95 | Jan 7, 1986 | SGGDX vs MIDSX | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | 94 | Mar 31, 2010 | SGGDX vs OCMAX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | 94 | May 18, 1969 | SGGDX vs FKRCX | |
| OCM Gold Fund | 94 | Feb 3, 1988 | SGGDX vs OCMGX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 94 | Apr 30, 2010 | SGGDX vs FGADX |
Top Performing SGGDX Alternatives (YTD)
SGGDX alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 4.19% | Jan 16, 2018 | SGGDX vs CEF | |
| Midas Fund | 3.72% | Jan 7, 1986 | SGGDX vs MIDSX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 2.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | SGGDX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 2.63% | Aug 31, 1993 | SGGDX vs FEGIX | |
| VanEck International Investors Gold Fund | 2.42% | Feb 9, 1956 | SGGDX vs INIVX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SGGDX
SGGDX alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 37.38% | Jan 16, 2018 | SGGDX vs CEF | |
| EuroPac Gold Fund | 38.55% | Jul 18, 2013 | SGGDX vs EPGFX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 38.58% | Mar 1, 2017 | SGGDX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 38.59% | Aug 31, 1993 | SGGDX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class C | 38.59% | May 15, 2003 | SGGDX vs FEGOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SGGDX
SGGDX alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | -26.66% | Aug 31, 1993 | SGGDX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | -26.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | SGGDX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class C | -26.69% | May 15, 2003 | SGGDX vs FEGOX | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | -26.77% | Jan 16, 2018 | SGGDX vs CEF | |
| OCM Gold Fund | -27.33% | Feb 3, 1988 | SGGDX vs OCMGX |
Other Mutual Funds from First Eagle
Most popular First Eagle mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Global Fund Class I | Global Equities | 86 | -0.43% | — | SGGDX vs SGIIX | |
| First Eagle Global Fund Class A | Global Equities | 85 | -0.50% | Jan 1, 1979 | SGGDX vs SGENX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | Large Cap Blend Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 89 | 1.44% | — | SGGDX vs SGOIX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 89 | 1.35% | Aug 31, 1993 | SGGDX vs SGOVX | |
| First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Global Allocation | 93 | 2.85% | Apr 30, 2012 | SGGDX vs FEBIX | |
| First Eagle High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 3 | -0.97% | Nov 19, 2007 | SGGDX vs FEHIX | |
| First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 77 | -0.55% | Sep 3, 2001 | SGGDX vs FEVIX | |
| First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 71 | 3.36% | Apr 26, 2021 | SGGDX vs FESCX | |
| First Eagle Fund of America | Large Cap Blend Equities | 70 | -2.22% | Mar 2, 1998 | SGGDX vs FEAMX | |
| First Eagle Global Fund Class C | Global Allocation | 82 | -0.68% | Jan 1, 1979 | SGGDX vs FESGX |
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