Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund (VLEOX) Alternatives
Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund (VLEOX) 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 VLEOX. 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 VLEOX
VLEOX charges 1.16% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VLEOX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | VLEOX vs FECGX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Institutional... | 0.06% | May 24, 2000 | VLEOX vs VSGIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Share... | 0.07% | Sep 27, 2011 | VLEOX vs VSGAX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutio... | 0.08% | May 25, 2011 | VLEOX vs VRTGX | |
| Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.19% | May 21, 1998 | VLEOX vs VISGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VLEOX
Among mutual funds in the Small 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 91 | Dec 30, 2016 | VLEOX vs NEAIX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 90 | Sep 4, 2001 | VLEOX vs NEAGX | |
| Driehaus Micro Cap Growth Fund | 86 | Nov 18, 2013 | VLEOX vs DMCRX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 86 | Dec 29, 1995 | VLEOX vs OBMCX | |
| Hood River Small-Cap Growth Fund | 83 | Jan 2, 2003 | VLEOX vs HRSMX |
Top Performing VLEOX Alternatives (YTD)
VLEOX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 29.72% | Mar 20, 2000 | VLEOX vs KSCOX | |
| Kinetics Small Capital Opportunities Advisor Fund ... | 29.65% | Dec 31, 2001 | VLEOX vs KSOAX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 9.63% | Dec 30, 2016 | VLEOX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 9.51% | May 22, 2002 | VLEOX vs NESGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 8.96% | Dec 29, 1995 | VLEOX vs OBMCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VLEOX
VLEOX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | 17.35% | Nov 6, 1995 | VLEOX vs EMCAX | |
| Calvert Small/Mid-Cap Fund Class I | 19.19% | Jul 29, 2011 | VLEOX vs CMCIX | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund | 19.65% | Jun 28, 2006 | VLEOX vs PXQSX | |
| Eaton Vance Small-Cap Fund | 19.66% | Jan 2, 1997 | VLEOX vs ETEGX | |
| Nicholas Limited Edition Fund | 19.69% | May 18, 1987 | VLEOX vs NCLEX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VLEOX
VLEOX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | -10.15% | Nov 6, 1995 | VLEOX vs EMCAX | |
| Ranger Micro Cap Fund | -11.77% | Jun 6, 2018 | VLEOX vs RFIMX | |
| Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio | -11.83% | Sep 1, 1994 | VLEOX vs SSCPX | |
| Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund | -12.38% | Mar 23, 2011 | VLEOX vs CTSIX | |
| Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund | -12.46% | Sep 21, 1992 | VLEOX vs WRGCX |
Other Mutual Funds from Value Line
Most popular Value Line mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value Line Mid Cap Focused Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 2 | -7.91% | Mar 1, 1950 | VLEOX vs VLIFX | |
| Value Line Larger Companies Focused Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 18 | -17.93% | Mar 20, 1972 | VLEOX vs VALLX | |
| Value Line Select Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 1 | -8.70% | May 31, 1956 | VLEOX vs VALSX | |
| Value Line Asset Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 1 | -6.85% | Aug 23, 1993 | VLEOX vs VLAAX |
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