iShares S&P 500 Index Fund Class K (WFSPX) belongs to the S&P 500 category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with WFSPX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to WFSPX
WFSPX charges 0.03% annually. There are 5 mutual funds in the S&P 500 category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares S&P 500 Index Fund Class G | 0.01% | — | Jul 2019 | WFSPX vs BSPGX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | — | Sep 2014 | WFSPX vs SSSYX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Pl... | 0.02% | 355.20B | Jul 1997 | WFSPX vs VIIIX | |
| Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund | 0.02% | 143.85B | May 1997 | WFSPX vs SWPPX | |
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund | 0.02% | — | Feb 1988 | WFSPX vs FXAIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to WFSPX
WFSPX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 66. There are 8 mutual funds in the S&P 500 category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 67.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust S&P 500 Index ... | 67 | — | Dec 2013 | WFSPX vs SPINX | |
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund | 66 | — | Feb 1988 | WFSPX vs FXAIX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Pl... | 66 | 355.20B | Jul 1997 | WFSPX vs VIIIX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 66 | — | Sep 2014 | WFSPX vs SSSYX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Sh... | 66 | 355.20B | Jul 1990 | WFSPX vs VINIX |
Top Performing WFSPX Alternatives (YTD)
WFSPX is at 10.17% YTD. There are 7 mutual funds in the S&P 500 category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 14.48%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Monthly S&P 500 Bull 1.75X Fund | 14.48% | — | May 2006 | WFSPX vs DXSLX | |
| Victory 500 Index Fund | 10.43% | — | May 2002 | WFSPX vs USPRX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Pl... | 10.19% | 355.20B | Jul 1997 | WFSPX vs VIIIX | |
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund | 10.19% | — | Feb 1988 | WFSPX vs FXAIX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 10.18% | — | Sep 2014 | WFSPX vs SSSYX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to WFSPX
WFSPX has 12.46% 1-year volatility. There are 7 mutual funds in the S&P 500 category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.27%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund | 9.27% | 236.88M | Feb 2016 | WFSPX vs PUTW | |
| CBOE Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Inco... | 10.84% | — | Sep 2017 | WFSPX vs KNGLX | |
| Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund | 11.90% | — | Jul 1997 | WFSPX vs VADDX | |
| Shelton Capital Management S&P 500 Index Fund | 12.42% | — | Apr 1992 | WFSPX vs SPFIX | |
| Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund | 12.42% | — | Nov 2005 | WFSPX vs SPXX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to WFSPX
WFSPX has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.90%. There are 5 mutual funds in the S&P 500 category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund | -7.15% | 236.88M | Feb 2016 | WFSPX vs PUTW | |
| Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund | -7.88% | — | Jul 1997 | WFSPX vs VADDX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | -8.88% | — | Sep 2014 | WFSPX vs SSSYX | |
| Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund | -8.89% | 143.85B | May 1997 | WFSPX vs SWPPX | |
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund | -8.89% | — | Feb 1988 | WFSPX vs FXAIX |
Other Mutual Funds from BlackRock
The 10 most viewed BlackRock mutual funds shown here include ECAT, BDMIX, LIVIX and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $11B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust | Tactical Allocation, Derivative Income, ESG | 34 | 12.06% | — | Sep 2021 | WFSPX vs ECAT | |
| BlackRock Global Long/Short Equity Fund Class I | Long-Short | 95 | 12.96% | — | Dec 2012 | WFSPX vs BDMIX | |
| BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 67 | 12.50% | — | May 2011 | WFSPX vs LIVIX | |
| Fidelity Asset Manager 70% Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 76 | 12.03% | — | Dec 1991 | WFSPX vs FASGX | |
| BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Fund | Derivative Income | 31 | 2.24% | — | Aug 2005 | WFSPX vs BDJ | |
| AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class Y | Systematic Trend | 60 | 11.24% | — | Jul 2010 | WFSPX vs ASFYX | |
| BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund Investor A | Technology Equities | 66 | 43.57% | — | Apr 2000 | WFSPX vs BGSAX | |
| Fidelity Asset Manager 40% Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 79 | 7.59% | — | Oct 2007 | WFSPX vs FFANX | |
| Fidelity Asset Manager 85% Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 75 | 14.24% | — | Sep 1999 | WFSPX vs FAMRX | |
| Vanguard Tax-Managed Small-Cap Fund Admiral Shares | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 20.05% | 10.70B | Mar 1999 | WFSPX vs VTMSX |
Often Compared With WFSPX
Investors most often compare WFSPX with JLGMX, VOO, FSPGX. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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