Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund (TEMGX) Alternatives
Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund (TEMGX) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TEMGX. 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 TEMGX
TEMGX charges 1.31% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TEMGX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Jun 15, 2005 | TEMGX vs GWOAX | |
| GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Nov 25, 1996 | TEMGX vs GMGEX | |
| State Street Global All Cap Equity ex-U.S. Index F... | 0.07% | Sep 17, 2014 | TEMGX vs SSGLX | |
| USAA Cornerstone Equity Fund | 0.09% | Jun 7, 2012 | TEMGX vs UCEQX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 0.14% | Dec 12, 2013 | TEMGX vs VMNVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TEMGX
Among mutual funds in the Global 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 Global Capital Cycles Fund | 97 | May 23, 1984 | TEMGX vs VGPMX | |
| Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund | 94 | May 30, 2007 | TEMGX vs CAEIX | |
| GMO Climate Change Fund | 94 | Apr 4, 2017 | TEMGX vs GCCHX | |
| Artisan Global Equity Fund | 93 | Mar 28, 2010 | TEMGX vs ARTHX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 93 | — | TEMGX vs GLIFX |
Top Performing TEMGX Alternatives (YTD)
TEMGX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Investment Tax-Managed Real Assets Fund | 11.49% | Jun 9, 2019 | TEMGX vs RTXAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund | 9.67% | Jun 29, 2021 | TEMGX vs GQFPX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 9.53% | Dec 17, 2007 | TEMGX vs FGIAX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 8.35% | Aug 28, 2017 | TEMGX vs CSUAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Equity Fund Institutio... | 7.75% | Mar 29, 2019 | TEMGX vs GQRIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TEMGX
TEMGX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | 8.85% | Sep 4, 1990 | TEMGX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | 10.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | TEMGX vs VMVFX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 10.05% | Dec 12, 2013 | TEMGX vs VMNVX | |
| MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund | 10.51% | Dec 4, 2013 | TEMGX vs MVGIX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 10.71% | — | TEMGX vs GLIFX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TEMGX
TEMGX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | -6.85% | Sep 4, 1990 | TEMGX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | -7.93% | Dec 12, 2013 | TEMGX vs VMNVX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | -7.96% | Dec 12, 2013 | TEMGX vs VMVFX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -7.98% | Aug 28, 2017 | TEMGX vs CSUAX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -8.29% | Dec 17, 2007 | TEMGX vs FGIAX |
Other Mutual Funds from Franklin Templeton
Most popular Franklin Templeton mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin DynaTech Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -15.24% | Jan 2, 1968 | TEMGX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 94 | -2.21% | May 18, 1969 | TEMGX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 82 | 2.15% | — | TEMGX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -8.53% | Apr 1, 1948 | TEMGX vs FKGRX | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -4.58% | Jan 14, 1987 | TEMGX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 42 | 20.88% | Jun 10, 2011 | TEMGX vs EMO | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -12.79% | Aug 29, 1997 | TEMGX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 18 | -10.22% | Oct 24, 1983 | TEMGX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 86 | 2.21% | Aug 28, 1997 | TEMGX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -6.24% | Mar 10, 1970 | TEMGX vs SHAPX |
Often Compared With TEMGX
What investors most often compare with TEMGX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | TEMGX vs SPY | |
| Wasatch Global Value Fund Investor Class Shares | Global Equities | 92 | 6.04% | Sep 25, 1996 | TEMGX vs FMIEX | |
| JPMorgan Global Allocation Fund A | Global Equities | 30 | -5.28% | May 31, 2011 | TEMGX vs GAOAX |
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