Pear Tree Quality Fund (USBOX) belongs to the Large 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 USBOX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to USBOX
USBOX charges 1.16% annually. There are 347 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | — | Jun 2016 | USBOX vs VSTSX | |
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | — | USBOX vs VFFSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | — | USBOX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | — | Feb 2016 | USBOX vs FLCPX | |
| iShares Total U.S. Stock Market Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | — | Aug 2015 | USBOX vs BKTSX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to USBOX
USBOX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 21. There are 334 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 95 | 17.20B | Dec 2004 | USBOX vs VPCCX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 92 | 92.00B | Nov 2001 | USBOX vs VPMAX | |
| PrimeCap Odyssey Stock Fund | 92 | — | Nov 2004 | USBOX vs POSKX | |
| Glenmede Quantitative U.S. Large Cap Core Equity P... | 89 | — | Feb 2004 | USBOX vs GTLOX | |
| Glenmede Responsible ESG U.S. Equity Portfolio | 89 | — | Dec 2015 | USBOX vs RESGX |
Top Performing USBOX Alternatives (YTD)
USBOX is at 2.94% YTD. There are 350 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 30.27%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 30.27% | 17.20B | Dec 2004 | USBOX vs VPCCX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 25.44% | 92.00B | Nov 2001 | USBOX vs VPMAX | |
| PrimeCap Odyssey Stock Fund | 24.51% | — | Nov 2004 | USBOX vs POSKX | |
| Integrity ESG Growth & Income Fund | 24.37% | — | Jan 1995 | USBOX vs IGIAX | |
| Archer Multi Cap Fund | 24.19% | — | Dec 2019 | USBOX vs ALSMX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to USBOX
USBOX has 12.85% 1-year volatility. There are 220 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.28%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.28% | — | Jun 2013 | USBOX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 2.40% | — | Mar 2021 | USBOX vs SVPFX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 8.39% | — | Jul 2012 | USBOX vs QUERX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | 8.41% | — | Jul 2012 | USBOX vs AUEIX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Low Volatility Index Fund | 8.58% | — | May 2015 | USBOX vs FSUVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to USBOX
USBOX has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.76%. There are 366 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.33%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -1.33% | — | Mar 2021 | USBOX vs SVPFX | |
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | — | Jun 2013 | USBOX vs ORDNX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | -4.14% | — | Dec 2004 | USBOX vs RCKSX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | -5.91% | — | Jul 2012 | USBOX vs AUEIX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | -5.93% | — | Jul 2012 | USBOX vs QUERX |
Other Mutual Funds from Pear Tree Funds
The 5 most viewed Pear Tree Funds mutual funds shown here include EEOFX, USBNX, QUSIX and span 4 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Environmental Opportunities Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 53 | 20.93% | — | Sep 2017 | USBOX vs EEOFX | |
| Pear Tree Polaris Small Cap Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 43 | 14.39% | — | Aug 1992 | USBOX vs USBNX | |
| Pear Tree Polaris Foreign Value Small Cap Fund | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 9 | 1.20% | — | Apr 2008 | USBOX vs QUSIX | |
| Pear Tree Polaris International Opportunities Fund | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 52 | 18.35% | — | Jan 2019 | USBOX vs QISIX | |
| Pear Tree Polaris Foreign Value Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 76 | 15.84% | — | May 1998 | USBOX vs QFVOX |
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