Thrivent Small Cap Growth Fund (TSCGX) belongs to the Small Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TSCGX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TSCGX
TSCGX charges 1.21% annually. There are 109 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | — | Jul 2019 | TSCGX vs FECGX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Institutional... | 0.06% | 42.80B | May 2000 | TSCGX vs VSGIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Share... | 0.07% | 42.80B | Sep 2011 | TSCGX vs VSGAX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutio... | 0.08% | — | May 2011 | TSCGX vs VRTGX | |
| Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.19% | — | May 1998 | TSCGX vs VISGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TSCGX
TSCGX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 34. There are 91 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 95 | — | Dec 2016 | TSCGX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 95 | — | May 2002 | TSCGX vs NESGX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 94 | — | Dec 2016 | TSCGX vs NEAIX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 94 | — | Sep 2001 | TSCGX vs NEAGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 90 | — | Dec 1995 | TSCGX vs OBMCX |
Top Performing TSCGX Alternatives (YTD)
TSCGX is at 18.27% YTD. There are 61 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 82.25%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 82.25% | — | Dec 2016 | TSCGX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 81.77% | — | May 2002 | TSCGX vs NESGX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 59.81% | — | Dec 2016 | TSCGX vs NEAIX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 59.55% | — | Sep 2001 | TSCGX vs NEAGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 45.67% | — | Dec 1995 | TSCGX vs OBMCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TSCGX
TSCGX has 19.10% 1-year volatility. There are 52 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | 14.15% | — | Nov 1995 | TSCGX vs EMCAX | |
| Calvert Small/Mid-Cap Fund Class I | 15.15% | — | Jul 2011 | TSCGX vs CMCIX | |
| Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund | 16.04% | — | Sep 1988 | TSCGX vs NBGNX | |
| Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund Institutional Class | 16.04% | — | Jul 1999 | TSCGX vs NBGIX | |
| Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund | 16.05% | — | Jan 1997 | TSCGX vs ETEGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TSCGX
TSCGX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.66%. There are 40 mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Epiphany ESG Small Cap Equity Fund | -7.08% | — | Nov 2015 | TSCGX vs DSCIX | |
| Rydex S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth Fund | -8.49% | — | Feb 2004 | TSCGX vs RYWCX | |
| WesMark Small Company Fund | -8.50% | — | Dec 1993 | TSCGX vs WMKSX | |
| Empiric 2500 Fund | -8.60% | — | Nov 1995 | TSCGX vs EMCAX | |
| Ranger Micro Cap Fund | -9.11% | — | Jun 2018 | TSCGX vs RFIMX |
Other Mutual Funds from Thrivent
The 10 most viewed Thrivent mutual funds shown here include AAAGX, TSCSX, TMSIX and span 6 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrivent Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 23 | 6.31% | — | Oct 1999 | TSCGX vs AAAGX | |
| Thrivent Small Cap Stock Fund Class S | Small Cap Blend Equities | 32 | 12.98% | — | Jul 1996 | TSCGX vs TSCSX | |
| Thrivent Mid Cap Stock Fund Class S | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 34 | 15.19% | — | Jun 1993 | TSCGX vs TMSIX | |
| Thrivent Mid Cap Stock Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 33 | 15.09% | — | Jun 1993 | TSCGX vs AASCX | |
| Thrivent Balanced Income Plus Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 70 | 5.63% | — | Dec 1997 | TSCGX vs AABFX | |
| Thrivent Diversified Income Plus Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 82 | 3.82% | — | Jan 1997 | TSCGX vs AAHYX | |
| Thrivent Global Stock Fund | Global Equities | 59 | 11.59% | — | Jul 1987 | TSCGX vs AALGX | |
| Thrivent Large Cap Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 88 | 13.20% | — | Oct 1999 | TSCGX vs AAUTX | |
| Thrivent Moderate Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 67 | 6.95% | — | Jun 2005 | TSCGX vs THMAX | |
| Thrivent Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund Cla... | Diversified Portfolio | 61 | 9.08% | — | Jun 2005 | TSCGX vs TMAAX |
Often Compared With TSCGX
Investors most often compare TSCGX with IWO, SFSNX, TAAAX. These 17 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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