Weitz Partners III Opportunity Fund (WPOPX) Alternatives
Weitz Partners III Opportunity Fund (WPOPX) belongs to the Long-Short category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with WPOPX. 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 WPOPX
WPOPX charges 1.43% annually. Among mutual funds in the Long-Short category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among WPOPX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parvin Hedged Equity Solari World Fund | 0.01% | Jan 27, 2021 | WPOPX vs PHSWX | |
| MFS Managed Wealth Fund | 0.67% | Jun 26, 2014 | WPOPX vs MNWIX | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Long/Short US Equity Fund | 0.88% | Jan 20, 2026 | WPOPX vs WTLS | |
| Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund | 0.91% | Nov 1, 2009 | WPOPX vs SPEDX | |
| Salient Tactical Plus Fund | 1.08% | Dec 30, 2012 | WPOPX vs BTPIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to WPOPX
Among mutual funds in the Long-Short 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Global Long/Short Equity Fund Class I | 96 | Dec 20, 2012 | WPOPX vs BDMIX | |
| AQR Long-Short Equity Fund | 94 | Jul 15, 2013 | WPOPX vs QLEIX | |
| AQR Long-Short Equity N | 93 | Jul 16, 2013 | WPOPX vs QLENX | |
| Vanguard Market Neutral Fund Institutional Shares | 93 | Oct 19, 1998 | WPOPX vs VMNIX | |
| Boston Partners Long/Short Equity Fund | 93 | Nov 16, 1998 | WPOPX vs BPLEX |
Top Performing WPOPX Alternatives (YTD)
WPOPX alternatives from the Long-Short category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guggenheim Alpha Opportunity Fund | 10.14% | Jul 6, 2003 | WPOPX vs SAOAX | |
| PIMCO RAE Worldwide Long/Short PLUS Fund | 9.51% | Dec 3, 2014 | WPOPX vs PWLIX | |
| Vanguard Market Neutral Fund Institutional Shares | 6.12% | Oct 19, 1998 | WPOPX vs VMNIX | |
| Vanguard Market Neutral Fund Investor Shares | 6.09% | Nov 11, 1998 | WPOPX vs VMNFX | |
| Invenomic Fund Institutional Class | 6.05% | Jun 19, 2017 | WPOPX vs BIVIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to WPOPX
WPOPX alternatives from the Long-Short category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Managed Wealth Fund | 5.68% | Jun 26, 2014 | WPOPX vs MNWIX | |
| Neuberger Berman Long Short Fund | 6.34% | Dec 28, 2011 | WPOPX vs NLSIX | |
| Federated Hermes MDT Market Neutral A | 6.39% | Sep 30, 2008 | WPOPX vs QAMNX | |
| Knights of Columbus Long/Short Equity Fund | 6.52% | Dec 1, 2019 | WPOPX vs KCEIX | |
| AB Select US Long/Short Portfolio | 6.59% | Dec 11, 2012 | WPOPX vs ASILX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to WPOPX
WPOPX alternatives from the Long-Short category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights of Columbus Long/Short Equity Fund | -3.50% | Dec 1, 2019 | WPOPX vs KCEIX | |
| BlackRock Global Long/Short Equity Fund Class I | -3.60% | Dec 20, 2012 | WPOPX vs BDMIX | |
| AB Select US Long/Short Portfolio | -3.62% | Dec 11, 2012 | WPOPX vs ASILX | |
| Quantitative U.S. Long/Short Equity Portfolio | -4.15% | Sep 28, 2006 | WPOPX vs GTAPX | |
| Federated Hermes MDT Market Neutral A | -4.16% | Sep 30, 2008 | WPOPX vs QAMNX |
Other Mutual Funds from Weitz
Most popular Weitz mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weitz Core Plus Income Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 58 | -0.68% | Jul 31, 2014 | WPOPX vs WCPNX | |
| Weitz Value Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 1 | -14.29% | May 9, 1986 | WPOPX vs WVALX | |
| Weitz Partners Value Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 1 | -10.30% | Jun 1, 1983 | WPOPX vs WPVLX | |
| Weitz Short Duration Income Fund | Short-Term Bond | 98 | 0.14% | Dec 23, 1988 | WPOPX vs WEFIX | |
| Weitz Balanced Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 5 | -3.90% | Sep 30, 2003 | WPOPX vs WBALX | |
| Weitz Nebraska Tax-Free Income Fund | Municipal Bonds | 87 | 0.67% | Dec 28, 2006 | WPOPX vs WNTFX |
Often Compared With WPOPX
What investors most often compare with WPOPX, 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 | WPOPX vs SPY | |
| RiverPark Large Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 11 | -13.34% | Sep 30, 2010 | WPOPX vs RPXIX | |
| Easterly Snow Capital Long/Short Opportunity Fund | Long-Short | 80 | 4.60% | Apr 27, 2006 | WPOPX vs SNOIX |
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