Value Line Larger Companies Focused Fund (VALLX) 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 VALLX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VALLX
VALLX charges 1.14% annually. There are 340 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Century Growth Fund G Class | 0.01% | — | Mar 2022 | VALLX vs ACIHX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | — | — | VALLX vs FSPGX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.04% | 5.10B | Dec 2017 | VALLX vs SWLGX | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | 365.00B | May 1998 | VALLX vs VIGIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | — | Oct 2002 | VALLX vs TILIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VALLX
VALLX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 23. There are 272 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Insights Fund | 98 | — | Aug 2014 | VALLX vs EFCNX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares | 94 | 82.00B | Nov 1984 | VALLX vs VPMCX | |
| PrimeCap Odyssey Growth Fund | 93 | — | Nov 2004 | VALLX vs POGRX | |
| Fidelity OTC Portfolio Class K | 93 | — | May 2008 | VALLX vs FOCKX | |
| Fidelity OTC Portfolio | 92 | — | Dec 1984 | VALLX vs FOCPX |
Top Performing VALLX Alternatives (YTD)
VALLX is at 15.67% YTD. There are 64 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 61.66%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Rock Fund | 61.66% | — | Mar 2020 | VALLX vs ONERX | |
| Columbia Global Technology Growth Fund Class A | 30.14% | — | Nov 2000 | VALLX vs CTCAX | |
| Rydex S&P 500 Pure Growth Fund | 28.96% | — | Feb 2004 | VALLX vs RYGRX | |
| Fidelity OTC K6 Portfolio | 26.86% | — | Jun 2019 | VALLX vs FOKFX | |
| Fidelity OTC Portfolio Class K | 26.69% | — | May 2008 | VALLX vs FOCKX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VALLX
VALLX has 23.18% 1-year volatility. There are 410 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.88%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | 7.88% | — | Sep 2019 | VALLX vs BBLIX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | 9.26% | — | Jan 2005 | VALLX vs MEIFX | |
| Emerald Insights Fund | 9.29% | — | Aug 2014 | VALLX vs EFCNX | |
| Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund | 9.78% | — | Dec 2015 | VALLX vs MRFOX | |
| CIBC Atlas Equity Income Fund | 9.90% | — | Apr 2010 | VALLX vs AWYIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VALLX
VALLX has a 1-year max drawdown of -24.39%. There are 408 mutual funds in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Insights Fund | -2.90% | — | Aug 2014 | VALLX vs EFCNX | |
| BBH Select Series - Large Cap Fund | -3.63% | — | Sep 2019 | VALLX vs BBLIX | |
| Meridian Enhanced Equity Fund | -4.80% | — | Jan 2005 | VALLX vs MEIFX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund Investo... | -6.77% | — | Sep 2018 | VALLX vs GQEPX | |
| LKCM Aquinas Catholic Equity Fund | -7.02% | — | Jul 2005 | VALLX vs AQEIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Value Line
The 4 most viewed Value Line mutual funds shown here include VLIFX, VLEOX, VALSX and span 4 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value Line Mid Cap Focused Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 2 | -1.95% | — | Mar 1950 | VALLX vs VLIFX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 13 | 4.92% | — | Jun 1993 | VALLX vs VLEOX | |
| Value Line Select Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 1 | -5.28% | — | May 1956 | VALLX vs VALSX | |
| Value Line Asset Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 0 | -4.38% | — | Aug 1993 | VALLX vs VLAAX |
Often Compared With VALLX
Investors most often compare VALLX with VICR, VUG, QQQ. These 20 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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