WCM International Small Cap Growth Fund (WCMSX) Alternatives
WCM International Small Cap Growth Fund (WCMSX) belongs to the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with WCMSX. 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 WCMSX
WCMSX charges 1.25% annually. Among mutual funds in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among WCMSX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series International Small Cap Fund | 0.03% | Dec 3, 2009 | WCMSX vs FSTSX | |
| Fidelity SAI International Small Cap Index Fund | 0.10% | Jun 25, 2021 | WCMSX vs FSISX | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund... | 0.11% | Apr 2, 2009 | WCMSX vs VFSNX | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund... | 0.16% | Feb 7, 2019 | WCMSX vs VFSAX | |
| DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio | 0.36% | Aug 13, 2008 | WCMSX vs DFVQX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to WCMSX
Among mutual funds in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund | 97 | Oct 31, 2013 | WCMSX vs KGGIX | |
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund Class A | 97 | Nov 1, 2013 | WCMSX vs KGGAX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund | 97 | Sep 27, 2021 | WCMSX vs HRIOX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund Investor... | 97 | Aug 11, 2023 | WCMSX vs HRIIX | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value Fund | 94 | Dec 3, 2019 | WCMSX vs AVDVX |
Top Performing WCMSX Alternatives (YTD)
WCMSX alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund | 7.56% | Jun 29, 2014 | WCMSX vs YASLX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund | 6.18% | Sep 27, 2021 | WCMSX vs HRIOX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund Investor... | 6.14% | Aug 11, 2023 | WCMSX vs HRIIX | |
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund | 4.70% | Oct 31, 2013 | WCMSX vs KGGIX | |
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund Class A | 4.60% | Nov 1, 2013 | WCMSX vs KGGAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to WCMSX
WCMSX alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS International New Discovery Fund Class R6 | 12.10% | Jun 1, 2012 | WCMSX vs MIDLX | |
| MFS International New Discovery Fund | 12.11% | Oct 8, 1997 | WCMSX vs MWNIX | |
| AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund | 12.99% | Jun 29, 2014 | WCMSX vs YASLX | |
| Artisan International Explorer Fund | 13.06% | May 15, 2022 | WCMSX vs ARHBX | |
| Harding Loevner International Small Companies Port... | 13.26% | Mar 25, 2007 | WCMSX vs HLMSX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to WCMSX
WCMSX alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan International Explorer Fund | -9.51% | May 15, 2022 | WCMSX vs ARHBX | |
| William Blair International Small Cap Growth Fund | -10.09% | Oct 31, 2005 | WCMSX vs WISIX | |
| Artisan International Small-Mid Fund | -10.10% | Dec 20, 2001 | WCMSX vs ARTJX | |
| AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund | -10.18% | Jun 29, 2014 | WCMSX vs YASLX | |
| Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund | -10.42% | Aug 31, 2015 | WCMSX vs GISOX |
Other Mutual Funds from WCM Investment Management
Most popular WCM Investment Management mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCM Focused International Growth Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 17 | -4.22% | May 30, 2011 | WCMSX vs WCMIX | |
| WCM Focused Global Growth Fund | Global Equities | 33 | -7.73% | Jun 27, 2013 | WCMSX vs WFGGX | |
| WCM Focused International Value Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 71 | -4.73% | Jun 28, 2020 | WCMSX vs WLIVX | |
| WCM Focused Small Cap Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | — | — | Oct 30, 2019 | WCMSX vs WCMJX | |
| WCM Focused International Opportunities Fund | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 46 | -7.79% | Mar 29, 2021 | WCMSX vs WCFOX | |
| WCM Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 16 | -7.68% | Oct 30, 2019 | WCMSX vs WCMNX | |
| WCM China Quality Growth Fund | China Equities | 8 | -4.91% | Mar 30, 2020 | WCMSX vs WCQGX | |
| WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 81 | 0.26% | Jun 27, 2013 | WCMSX vs WFEMX |
Often Compared With WCMSX
What investors most often compare with WCMSX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | WCMSX vs SPY | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Ind... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 95 | 8.23% | Aug 15, 2013 | WCMSX vs FNDF | |
| Fidelity Advisor International Small Cap Fund Clas... | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 56 | -2.49% | Oct 2, 2018 | WCMSX vs FIQIX | |
| Virtus International Small-Cap Fund | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 94 | 3.88% | Dec 30, 1997 | WCMSX vs ALOIX | |
| Calamos International Small Cap Growth Fund | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 59 | 2.83% | Mar 30, 2022 | WCMSX vs CSGIX | |
| Pear Tree Polaris International Opportunities Fund | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 25 | -2.49% | Jan 28, 2019 | WCMSX vs QISIX | |
| Lazard International Small Cap Equity Portfolio | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 82 | 0.85% | Nov 30, 1993 | WCMSX vs LZISX | |
| Fidelity Advisor International Small Cap Fund Clas... | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 51 | -2.63% | May 27, 2003 | WCMSX vs FTISX |
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