The Best Corporate Bonds Mutual Funds
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Corporate Bonds mutual funds.
- Number of Funds
- 51
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.50%
- Avg. Yield
- 5.09%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 2.94%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 15 / 100
The Best Corporate Bonds Mutual Funds
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
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Best Corporate Bonds Mutual funds by Risk/Return Score
The top Corporate Bonds Mutual funds by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are MIFIX (93) and VSTBX (75).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Intermediate Bond Fund | 93 | — | Dec 2014 | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Inst... | 75 | — | Nov 2009 | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admi... | 72 | 51.90B | Nov 2010 | |
| John Hancock Managed Account Shares Investment-Gra... | 32 | — | Jul 2019 | |
| iMGP Dolan McEniry Corporate Bond Fund | 27 | — | Sep 2018 |
Best-Performing Corporate Bonds Mutual funds Over 5 Years
The top Corporate Bonds Mutual funds is MIFIX (4.04%).
Across the lineup, Corporate Bonds Mutual funds show an average 1-year return of 2.94% and an average 5-year return of -0.13%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Intermediate Bond Fund | 4.04% | — | Dec 2014 | |
| Western Asset SMASh Series C Fund | 3.99% | — | Dec 2006 | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Inst... | 2.37% | — | Nov 2009 | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admi... | 2.35% | 51.90B | Nov 2010 | |
| LKCM Fixed Income Fund | 1.47% | — | Dec 1997 |
Lowest-Cost Corporate Bonds Mutual funds
The top Corporate Bonds Mutual funds is VSTBX (0.05%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.50%, Corporate Bonds 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Inst... | 0.05% | — | Nov 2009 | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Insti... | 0.05% | — | Nov 2009 | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond Index Fu... | 0.05% | — | Nov 2009 | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admi... | 0.07% | 51.90B | Nov 2010 | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond Index Fu... | 0.07% | 69.50B | Mar 2010 |
Highest-Yield Corporate Bonds Mutual funds
The top Corporate Bonds Mutual funds is PTY (12.28%).
Across the lineup, Corporate Bonds Mutual funds show an average dividend yield of 5.09%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund | 12.28% | — | Dec 2002 | |
| Western Asset SMASh Series C Fund | 6.36% | — | Dec 2006 | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Insti... | 5.71% | — | Nov 2009 | |
| Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admir... | 5.69% | 10.00B | Jan 2010 | |
| John Hancock Managed Account Shares Investment-Gra... | 5.69% | — | Jul 2019 |
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