Allspring Special International Small Cap Fund (WICIX) Alternatives
Allspring Special International Small Cap Fund (WICIX) 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 WICIX. 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 WICIX
WICIX charges 1.05% annually. Among mutual funds in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among WICIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series International Small Cap Fund | 0.03% | Dec 3, 2009 | WICIX vs FSTSX | |
| Fidelity SAI International Small Cap Index Fund | 0.10% | Jun 25, 2021 | WICIX vs FSISX | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund... | 0.11% | Apr 2, 2009 | WICIX vs VFSNX | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund... | 0.16% | Feb 7, 2019 | WICIX vs VFSAX | |
| DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio | 0.36% | Aug 13, 2008 | WICIX vs DFVQX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to WICIX
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 | WICIX vs KGGIX | |
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund Class A | 97 | Nov 1, 2013 | WICIX vs KGGAX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund | 97 | Sep 27, 2021 | WICIX vs HRIOX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund Investor... | 97 | Aug 11, 2023 | WICIX vs HRIIX | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value Fund | 94 | Dec 3, 2019 | WICIX vs AVDVX |
Top Performing WICIX Alternatives (YTD)
WICIX 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 | WICIX vs YASLX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund | 6.18% | Sep 27, 2021 | WICIX vs HRIOX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund Investor... | 6.14% | Aug 11, 2023 | WICIX vs HRIIX | |
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund | 4.70% | Oct 31, 2013 | WICIX vs KGGIX | |
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund Class A | 4.60% | Nov 1, 2013 | WICIX vs KGGAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to WICIX
WICIX 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 | WICIX vs MIDLX | |
| MFS International New Discovery Fund | 12.11% | Oct 8, 1997 | WICIX vs MWNIX | |
| AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund | 12.99% | Jun 29, 2014 | WICIX vs YASLX | |
| Artisan International Explorer Fund | 13.06% | May 15, 2022 | WICIX vs ARHBX | |
| Harding Loevner International Small Companies Port... | 13.26% | Mar 25, 2007 | WICIX vs HLMSX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to WICIX
WICIX 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 | WICIX vs ARHBX | |
| William Blair International Small Cap Growth Fund | -10.09% | Oct 31, 2005 | WICIX vs WISIX | |
| Artisan International Small-Mid Fund | -10.10% | Dec 20, 2001 | WICIX vs ARTJX | |
| AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund | -10.18% | Jun 29, 2014 | WICIX vs YASLX | |
| Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund | -10.42% | Aug 31, 2015 | WICIX vs GISOX |
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 | 93 | 1.81% | Jan 19, 1998 | WICIX vs EKWAX | |
| Allspring Diversified Capital Builder Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 90 | 4.55% | Jan 19, 1998 | WICIX vs EKBAX | |
| Allspring Special Mid Cap Value Fund Class I | Mid Cap Value Equities | 23 | 0.81% | — | WICIX vs WFMIX | |
| Allspring Short-Term Bond Plus Fund | Short-Term Bond | 98 | 0.10% | Aug 31, 1999 | WICIX vs SSHIX | |
| Allspring Premier Large Company Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -13.16% | Jan 20, 1998 | WICIX vs EKJAX | |
| Allspring Ultra Short-Term Income Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.33% | Aug 31, 1999 | WICIX vs SADIX | |
| Allspring Disciplined U.S. Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 56 | -6.75% | Feb 28, 1990 | WICIX vs EVSAX | |
| Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 7 | -1.86% | May 7, 1993 | WICIX vs ESPAX | |
| Allspring Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 27 | -9.06% | Feb 24, 2000 | WICIX vs SENAX | |
| Allspring Small Company Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 34 | 4.92% | Jan 31, 2002 | WICIX vs SCVAX |
Often Compared With WICIX
What investors most often compare with WICIX, 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 | WICIX vs SPY | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 85 | 1.14% | Dec 10, 2007 | WICIX vs SCZ | |
| Fidelity Advisor International Small Cap Fund Clas... | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 56 | -2.49% | Oct 2, 2018 | WICIX vs FIQIX | |
| AMG GW&K International Small Cap Fund | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 36 | -2.45% | Jun 24, 1993 | WICIX vs MECIX | |
| Allspring Opportunity Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 10 | -9.05% | Feb 24, 2000 | WICIX vs SOPVX | |
| Calamos International Small Cap Growth Fund | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 59 | 2.83% | Mar 30, 2022 | WICIX vs CSGIX | |
| Pear Tree Polaris International Opportunities Fund | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 25 | -2.49% | Jan 28, 2019 | WICIX vs QISIX | |
| Lazard International Small Cap Equity Portfolio | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 82 | 0.85% | Nov 30, 1993 | WICIX vs LZISX | |
| Causeway International Small Cap Fund | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 92 | 4.10% | Oct 19, 2014 | WICIX vs CVISX |
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