USAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund (USAGX) Alternatives
USAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund (USAGX) 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 USAGX. 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 USAGX
USAGX charges 1.12% annually. Among mutual funds in the Precious Metals category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among USAGX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 0.48% | Jan 16, 2018 | USAGX vs CEF | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 0.54% | May 1, 2013 | USAGX vs FGPMX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 0.62% | Apr 30, 2010 | USAGX vs FGADX | |
| American Century Global Gold Fund | 0.65% | Aug 16, 1988 | USAGX vs BGEIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class I | 0.76% | Dec 12, 2006 | USAGX vs FGDIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to USAGX
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 | USAGX vs MIDSX | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | 94 | Mar 31, 2010 | USAGX vs OCMAX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | 94 | May 18, 1969 | USAGX vs FKRCX | |
| OCM Gold Fund | 94 | Feb 3, 1988 | USAGX vs OCMGX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 94 | Apr 30, 2010 | USAGX vs FGADX |
Top Performing USAGX Alternatives (YTD)
USAGX 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 | USAGX vs CEF | |
| Midas Fund | 3.72% | Jan 7, 1986 | USAGX vs MIDSX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 2.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | USAGX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 2.63% | Aug 31, 1993 | USAGX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 2.57% | Aug 30, 1993 | USAGX vs SGGDX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to USAGX
USAGX 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 | USAGX vs CEF | |
| EuroPac Gold Fund | 38.55% | Jul 18, 2013 | USAGX vs EPGFX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | 38.58% | Mar 1, 2017 | USAGX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | 38.59% | Aug 30, 1993 | USAGX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | 38.59% | Aug 31, 1993 | USAGX vs FEGIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to USAGX
USAGX 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 | USAGX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | -26.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | USAGX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | -26.67% | Aug 30, 1993 | USAGX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class C | -26.69% | May 15, 2003 | USAGX vs FEGOX | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | -26.77% | Jan 16, 2018 | USAGX vs CEF |
Other Mutual Funds from Victory
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| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USAA Nasdaq 100 Index Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 49 | -9.04% | Oct 27, 2000 | USAGX vs USNQX | |
| USAA 500 Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 45 | -7.11% | May 1, 1996 | USAGX vs USSPX | |
| Victory Pioneer Cat Bond Fund Class Y | Nontraditional Bonds | 100 | 1.27% | Jan 27, 2023 | USAGX vs CBYYX | |
| USAA Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 27 | -12.65% | Oct 19, 1981 | USAGX vs USAUX | |
| USAA Growth and Tax Strategy Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 58 | -3.66% | Jan 10, 1989 | USAGX vs USBLX | |
| USAA Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 20 | -14.00% | Apr 5, 1971 | USAGX vs USAAX | |
| USAA Cornerstone Moderately Aggressive Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 74 | -2.18% | Aug 14, 1984 | USAGX vs USCRX | |
| USAA High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 92 | -1.04% | Aug 2, 1999 | USAGX vs USHYX | |
| Victory Global Energy Transition Fund | Energy Equities | 98 | 15.39% | Nov 14, 1995 | USAGX vs RSNRX | |
| USAA Science & Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 25 | -14.66% | Jul 31, 1997 | USAGX vs USSCX |
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