Allspring Discovery SMID Cap Growth Fund (WFDDX) Alternatives
Allspring Discovery SMID Cap Growth Fund (WFDDX) belongs to the Mid 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 WFDDX. 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 WFDDX
WFDDX charges 1.11% annually. Among mutual funds in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among WFDDX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Small/Mid Cap Equity Index Portfolio | 0.02% | Aug 11, 2015 | WFDDX vs SSMHX | |
| Fidelity Extended Market Index Fund | 0.04% | — | WFDDX vs FSMAX | |
| Morgan Stanley Discovery Portfolio | 0.04% | Apr 30, 2017 | WFDDX vs MMGPX | |
| Fidelity Mid Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | WFDDX vs FMDGX | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.07% | Sep 27, 2011 | WFDDX vs VMGMX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to WFDDX
Among mutual funds in the Mid 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Plan Aggressive Growth Fund | 92 | Oct 5, 2000 | WFDDX vs TAAGX | |
| Needham Growth Fund | 84 | Jan 2, 1996 | WFDDX vs NEEGX | |
| Calamos Timpani SMID Growth Fund | 78 | Jul 31, 2019 | WFDDX vs CTIGX | |
| Essex Environmental Opportunities Fund | 75 | Sep 1, 2017 | WFDDX vs EEOFX | |
| Baron Focused Growth Fund | 75 | Jun 30, 2008 | WFDDX vs BFGFX |
Top Performing WFDDX Alternatives (YTD)
WFDDX alternatives from the Mid Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetics Spin-Off and Corporate Restructuring Fund | 52.24% | May 4, 2007 | WFDDX vs LSHAX | |
| Kinetics Paradigm Fund | 38.76% | Dec 31, 1999 | WFDDX vs WWNPX | |
| Kinetics Market Opportunities Fund No Load Class | 22.52% | Jan 31, 2006 | WFDDX vs KMKNX | |
| Kinetics Market Opportunities Fund | 22.43% | Jan 31, 2006 | WFDDX vs KMKAX | |
| Needham Growth Fund | 15.68% | Jan 2, 1996 | WFDDX vs NEEGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to WFDDX
WFDDX alternatives from the Mid Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce International Premier Fund Institutional Cla... | 13.84% | — | WFDDX vs RIPIX | |
| Bright Rock Mid Cap Growth Fund | 15.98% | May 26, 2010 | WFDDX vs BQMGX | |
| Villere Equity Fund | 16.28% | May 31, 2013 | WFDDX vs VLEQX | |
| Value Line Mid Cap Focused Fund | 17.00% | Mar 1, 1950 | WFDDX vs VLIFX | |
| JPMorgan Mid Cap Equity Fund | 17.70% | Dec 31, 1996 | WFDDX vs VSNGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to WFDDX
WFDDX alternatives from the Mid Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baron Asset Fund | -11.12% | Jun 12, 1987 | WFDDX vs BARAX | |
| Baron Asset Fund Institutional Class | -11.12% | May 29, 2009 | WFDDX vs BARIX | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Cap Core Fund | -11.21% | Oct 18, 1996 | WFDDX vs PKSFX | |
| FAM Value Fund | -11.38% | Jan 2, 1987 | WFDDX vs FAMVX | |
| Villere Equity Fund | -11.43% | May 31, 2013 | WFDDX vs VLEQX |
Other Mutual Funds from Allspring Global Investments
Most popular Allspring Global Investments mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 94 | 8.92% | Jan 19, 1998 | WFDDX vs EKWAX | |
| Allspring Diversified Capital Builder Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 92 | 7.46% | Jan 19, 1998 | WFDDX vs EKBAX | |
| Allspring Special Mid Cap Value Fund Class I | Mid Cap Value Equities | 29 | 3.16% | — | WFDDX vs WFMIX | |
| Allspring Short-Term Bond Plus Fund | Short-Term Bond | 98 | 0.21% | Aug 31, 1999 | WFDDX vs SSHIX | |
| Allspring Premier Large Company Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -9.45% | Jan 20, 1998 | WFDDX vs EKJAX | |
| Allspring Ultra Short-Term Income Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.33% | Aug 31, 1999 | WFDDX vs SADIX | |
| Allspring Disciplined U.S. Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 66 | -3.97% | Feb 28, 1990 | WFDDX vs EVSAX | |
| Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 8 | -0.14% | May 7, 1993 | WFDDX vs ESPAX | |
| Allspring Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 41 | -5.13% | Feb 24, 2000 | WFDDX vs SENAX | |
| Allspring Small Company Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 38 | 6.99% | Jan 31, 2002 | WFDDX vs SCVAX |
Often Compared With WFDDX
What investors most often compare with WFDDX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Discovery Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 83 | 6.39% | Sep 11, 1986 | WFDDX vs OPOCX | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.66% | Sep 7, 2010 | WFDDX vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Mid Cap Index Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 33 | -0.66% | May 21, 1998 | WFDDX vs VIMSX | |
| Vanguard LifeStrategy Growth Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 79 | -1.30% | Sep 30, 1994 | WFDDX vs VASGX | |
| Fidelity Small Cap Discovery Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 33 | -1.76% | Sep 26, 2000 | WFDDX vs FSCRX | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 59 | -3.65% | Jan 22, 1993 | WFDDX vs SPY | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | -3.97% | Jul 7, 1997 | WFDDX vs VITSX | |
| DFA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio | Small Cap Value Equities | 61 | 5.44% | Feb 23, 2000 | WFDDX vs DFFVX |
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