The Best Government Bonds Mutual Funds
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Government Bonds mutual funds.
- Number of Funds
- 100
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.47%
- Avg. Yield
- 3.75%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 4.29%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 20 / 100
The Best Government Bonds Mutual Funds
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
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5 Years
Best Government Bonds Mutual funds by Risk/Return Score
The top Government Bonds Mutual funds by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are FEUGX (99) and GUSTX (99).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 99 | — | Dec 1985 | |
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 99 | — | Mar 2009 | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 87 | — | Aug 2010 | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 85 | 33.50B | Dec 2009 | |
| Integrity Short Term Government Fund | 83 | — | Jun 2011 |
Best-Performing Government Bonds Mutual funds Over 5 Years
The top Government Bonds Mutual funds is FEUGX (2.66%).
Across the lineup, Government Bonds Mutual funds show an average 1-year return of 4.29% and an average 5-year return of -0.53%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 2.66% | — | Dec 1985 | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fu... | 2.30% | 6.50B | Feb 2015 | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fu... | 2.26% | 6.50B | May 2013 | |
| Integrity Short Term Government Fund | 2.16% | — | Jun 2011 | |
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 1.95% | — | Mar 2009 |
Lowest-Cost Government Bonds Mutual funds
The top Government Bonds Mutual funds is GUSTX (0.01%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.47%, Government 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.01% | — | Mar 2009 | |
| Fidelity Short-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | Dec 2005 | |
| Fidelity Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | Dec 2005 | |
| Fidelity SAI Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | Oct 2015 | |
| Fidelity Intermediate Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | — |
Highest-Yield Government Bonds Mutual funds
The top Government Bonds Mutual funds is VGIVX (5.88%).
Across the lineup, Government Bonds Mutual funds show an average dividend yield of 3.75%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fu... | 5.88% | 6.50B | Feb 2015 | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fu... | 5.80% | 6.50B | May 2013 | |
| Eaton Vance Government Opportunities Fund | 5.48% | — | Aug 1984 | |
| DoubleLine Long Duration Total Return Bond Fund | 5.42% | — | Dec 2014 | |
| T. Rowe Price U.S. Treasury Long Term Index Fund | 5.32% | — | Sep 1989 |
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