Timothy Plan Small Cap Value Fund (TPLNX) Alternatives
Timothy Plan Small Cap Value Fund (TPLNX) belongs to the Small 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 TPLNX. 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 TPLNX
TPLNX charges 1.52% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TPLNX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund | 0.03% | Sep 8, 2011 | TPLNX vs FSSNX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Plus S... | 0.03% | Dec 17, 2010 | TPLNX vs VSCPX | |
| Schwab Small-Cap Index Fund-Select Shares | 0.04% | May 19, 1997 | TPLNX vs SWSSX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | Jul 7, 1997 | TPLNX vs VSCIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.05% | Nov 13, 2000 | TPLNX vs VSMAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TPLNX
Among mutual funds in the Small 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auer Growth Fund | 90 | Dec 28, 2007 | TPLNX vs AUERX | |
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 83 | Sep 30, 1996 | TPLNX vs DFISX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 83 | Dec 31, 1991 | TPLNX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 83 | Apr 15, 1997 | TPLNX vs WESCX | |
| T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Value Fund | 77 | Jun 30, 1988 | TPLNX vs PRSVX |
Top Performing TPLNX Alternatives (YTD)
TPLNX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Small Cap Value Fund | 8.12% | Dec 14, 2001 | TPLNX vs HASCX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 6.21% | Apr 15, 1997 | TPLNX vs WESCX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 6.06% | Dec 31, 1991 | TPLNX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | 4.76% | May 11, 1998 | TPLNX vs WEMMX | |
| River Oak Discovery Fund | 4.25% | Jun 30, 2005 | TPLNX vs RIVSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TPLNX
TPLNX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 15.38% | Sep 30, 1996 | TPLNX vs DFISX | |
| DWS Small Cap Core Fund | 17.54% | Jul 14, 2000 | TPLNX vs SSLCX | |
| Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund | 18.55% | Nov 1, 1996 | TPLNX vs HFCGX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | 18.96% | — | TPLNX vs BOSOX | |
| Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund | 19.31% | Feb 27, 2017 | TPLNX vs CSMDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TPLNX
TPLNX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWS Small Cap Core Fund | -10.06% | Jul 14, 2000 | TPLNX vs SSLCX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | -11.39% | May 11, 1998 | TPLNX vs WEMMX | |
| Cambiar Small Cap Fund | -11.67% | Aug 31, 2004 | TPLNX vs CAMSX | |
| Virtus Small-Cap Fund | -11.76% | Jul 1, 2013 | TPLNX vs AZBIX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | -11.89% | — | TPLNX vs BOSOX |
Other Mutual Funds from Timothy Plan
Most popular Timothy Plan mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Plan Large/Mid Cap Value Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 21 | 1.75% | Jul 14, 1999 | TPLNX vs TLVAX | |
| Timothy Plan Aggressive Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 90 | 6.37% | Oct 5, 2000 | TPLNX vs TAAGX | |
| Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 93 | 7.48% | Nov 3, 2009 | TPLNX vs TPDAX | |
| Timothy Plan Large/Mid Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 42 | -3.15% | Oct 5, 2000 | TPLNX vs TLGAX | |
| Timothy Plan Growth & Income Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 39 | 3.47% | Sep 30, 2013 | TPLNX vs TIGIX | |
| Timothy Plan Conservative Growth Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 50 | -0.09% | Oct 4, 2000 | TPLNX vs TCGAX | |
| Timothy Plan International Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 56 | -3.03% | May 3, 2007 | TPLNX vs TPIAX | |
| Timothy Plan Fixed Income Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 40 | -0.36% | Jul 14, 1999 | TPLNX vs TFIAX | |
| Timothy Plan Strategic Growth Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 49 | 0.19% | Oct 4, 2000 | TPLNX vs TSGAX | |
| Timothy Plan High Yield Bond Fund | High Yield Bonds | 82 | -1.27% | May 7, 2007 | TPLNX vs TPHAX |
Often Compared With TPLNX
What investors most often compare with TPLNX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire 100 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 72 | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | TPLNX vs BIBL | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | TPLNX vs VTI | |
| TIAA-CREF Small-Cap Blend Index Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 47 | -2.48% | Oct 1, 2002 | TPLNX vs TISBX | |
| 1290 GAMCO Small/Mid Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 4.18% | Nov 12, 2014 | TPLNX vs TNVIX |
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