Bond Mutual Funds List
Here you can find all the Bond asset class mutual funds and compare their essential indicators like expense ratio or rate of return to see which suits your portfolio best.
- Number of Funds
- 1,985
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.69%
- Avg. Yield
- 4.70%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 6.26%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 62 / 100
Bond Mutual Funds List
1904 results
Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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5 Years
Best Bond Mutual funds by Risk/Return Score
The top Bond Mutual funds by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are XILSX (100) and CBYYX (100).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer ILS Interval Fund | 100 | — | Dec 2014 | |
| Victory Pioneer Cat Bond Fund Class Y | 100 | — | Jan 2023 | |
| Navigator Ultra Short Term Bond Fund | 100 | — | Mar 2019 | |
| Cliffwater Corporate Lending Fund | 100 | — | Mar 2019 | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund | 100 | — | Dec 2013 |
Best-Performing Bond Mutual funds Over 5 Years
The top Bond Mutual funds is PYHRX (20.57%).
Across the lineup, Bond Mutual funds show an average 1-year return of 6.26% and an average 5-year return of 1.62%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden High Income Fund | 20.57% | — | Dec 1997 | |
| SEI Institutional International Trust Internationa... | 19.33% | — | Aug 1993 | |
| MainStay MacKay Strategic Bond Fund | 17.36% | — | Feb 1997 | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Local Bond Fund | 16.59% | — | Nov 2011 | |
| MainStay MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Fund Cla... | 13.22% | — | May 1986 |
Lowest-Cost Bond Mutual funds
The top Bond Mutual funds is LSMSX (0.01%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.69%, Bond Mutual funds remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Asset SMASh Series TF Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2015 | |
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.01% | — | Mar 2009 | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market II Index Fund | 0.02% | — | — | |
| Federated Hermes High-Yield Strategy Portfolio | 0.02% | — | Dec 2008 | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Real Return Fu... | 0.02% | — | Dec 2006 |
Highest-Yield Bond Mutual funds
The top Bond Mutual funds is CCIF (36.29%).
Across the lineup, Bond Mutual funds show an average dividend yield of 4.70%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlyle Credit Income Fund | 36.29% | — | Dec 2011 | |
| abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund | 17.71% | — | Jan 2011 | |
| Neuberger Berman High Yield Strategies Fund | 17.09% | — | Jul 2003 | |
| Quantified Tactical Fixed Income Fund | 16.08% | — | Sep 2019 | |
| Western Asset High Income Fund II | 14.96% | — | May 1998 |
Top Mutual funds Asset Classes
Top Mutual funds Comparisons
Compare the top Mutual funds symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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