John Hancock U.S. Global Leaders Growth Fund (USGLX) Alternatives
John Hancock U.S. Global Leaders Growth Fund (USGLX) belongs to the Large 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 USGLX. 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 USGLX
USGLX charges 1.13% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among USGLX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Growth Fund G Class | 0.01% | Mar 1, 2022 | USGLX vs ACIHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | Dec 20, 2017 | USGLX vs SWLGX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | — | USGLX vs FSPGX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | May 14, 1998 | USGLX vs VIGIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Oct 1, 2002 | USGLX vs TILIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to USGLX
Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Rock Fund | 87 | Mar 6, 2020 | USGLX vs ONERX | |
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. | 83 | Jan 2, 1990 | USGLX vs ADX | |
| Fidelity Series Growth Company Fund | 82 | Nov 7, 2013 | USGLX vs FCGSX | |
| Baron Partners Fund | 81 | Apr 30, 2003 | USGLX vs BPTRX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | 81 | Aug 17, 1999 | USGLX vs VTMGX |
Top Performing USGLX Alternatives (YTD)
USGLX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 9.79% | Sep 28, 2018 | USGLX vs GQEPX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | 1.58% | Sep 9, 2019 | USGLX vs BBLIX | |
| Emerald Insights Fund | 0.00% | Aug 1, 2014 | USGLX vs EFCNX | |
| Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shar... | -0.48% | Aug 17, 1999 | USGLX vs VTMGX | |
| American Growth Fund Series One | -1.31% | Jul 31, 1958 | USGLX vs AMRGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to USGLX
USGLX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Veritas Global Real Return Fund | 10.98% | Jan 10, 1991 | USGLX vs BLUEX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | 11.79% | Dec 29, 2015 | USGLX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | 12.40% | Jun 18, 2012 | USGLX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | 12.43% | Sep 28, 2018 | USGLX vs GQEPX | |
| Provident Trust Strategy Fund | 14.45% | Dec 30, 1986 | USGLX vs PROVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to USGLX
USGLX alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | -7.09% | Dec 29, 2015 | USGLX vs MRFOX | |
| Guggenheim Directional Allocation Fund | -8.45% | Jun 18, 2012 | USGLX vs TVRIX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | -8.71% | Sep 28, 2018 | USGLX vs GQEPX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -8.99% | Jan 31, 2005 | USGLX vs MEIFX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | -10.22% | Sep 9, 2019 | USGLX vs BBLIX |
Other Mutual Funds from John Hancock
Most popular John Hancock mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hancock Balanced Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 79 | -2.58% | Oct 4, 1992 | USGLX vs SVBAX | |
| John Hancock Funds Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund ... | Mid Cap Value Equities | 34 | -0.62% | Jun 2, 1997 | USGLX vs JVMIX | |
| John Hancock Funds Alternative Asset Allocation Fu... | Multistrategy | 83 | 2.10% | Jan 1, 2009 | USGLX vs JAAAX | |
| John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust 500 Index Tr... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 42 | -7.14% | Nov 4, 2012 | USGLX vs JFIVX | |
| John Hancock Funds Disciplined Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 61 | -0.65% | Jan 2, 1997 | USGLX vs JVLIX | |
| John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund | Dividend | 27 | 5.12% | Dec 14, 1989 | USGLX vs PDT | |
| John Hancock Bond Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 49 | -0.87% | Nov 9, 1973 | USGLX vs JHNBX | |
| John Hancock Fundamental Large Cap Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 11 | -10.79% | Oct 1, 1984 | USGLX vs TAGRX | |
| John Hancock Small Cap Core Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 11 | -2.42% | Dec 20, 2013 | USGLX vs JCCIX | |
| John Hancock Funds II Blue Chip Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 4 | -14.89% | Oct 14, 2005 | USGLX vs JIBCX |
Often Compared With USGLX
What investors most often compare with USGLX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | USGLX vs VTI | |
| Rydex S&P 500 Pure Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 27 | -4.70% | Feb 20, 2004 | USGLX vs RYGRX | |
| abrdn U.S. Sustainable Leaders Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 5 | -10.06% | Jun 30, 2000 | USGLX vs GXXIX | |
| American Funds The New Economy Fund Class F-1 | Large Cap Growth Equities | 74 | -8.51% | Mar 15, 2001 | USGLX vs ANFFX | |
| ICON Equity Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 39 | -1.68% | Oct 17, 2002 | USGLX vs IOLZX | |
| Chase Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 78 | -4.37% | Dec 2, 1997 | USGLX vs CHASX |
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