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The Best Intermediate Core Bond Mutual Funds

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Intermediate Core Bond mutual funds.

Number of Funds
110
Avg. Expense Ratio
0.47%
Avg. Yield
4.35%
Avg. 1 Year Return
3.99%
Median Risk/Return Score
23 / 100
The Best Intermediate Core Bond Mutual Funds

109 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
ABNDX
American Funds The Bond Fund of AmericaIntermediate Core BondMay 28, 19740.55%
0.27%
1.64%
4.13%
18
ABNFX
American Funds The Bond Fund of America® Class F-2Intermediate Core BondAug 4, 20080.35%
0.37%
1.90%
4.37%
20
ACBPX
American Century Diversified Bond FundIntermediate Core BondApr 1, 19930.39%
0.56%
1.38%
4.56%
25
APBDX
Cavanal Hill Bond FundIntermediate Core BondSep 28, 19900.72%
0.65%
1.10%
3.72%
21
AVIGX
Avantis Core Fixed Income FundIntermediate Core BondFeb 23, 20210.15%
0.37%
—4.42%
24
BAGSX
Baird Aggregate Bond FundIntermediate Core BondSep 29, 20000.55%
0.79%
1.72%
3.48%
23
BBTBX
Bridge Builder Core Bond FundIntermediate Core BondOct 28, 20130.13%
0.37%
1.79%
4.06%
23
BCRIX
BlackRock Advantage CoreAlpha Bond FundIntermediate Core BondFeb 28, 20110.28%
0.52%
1.58%
4.67%
25
BFFAX
American Funds The Bond Fund of America Class F-3Intermediate Core BondMay 28, 19740.20%
0.42%
—4.49%
22
BFMCX
BlackRock Core Bond PortfolioIntermediate Core BondDec 9, 19920.44%
0.55%
1.53%
4.35%
21
BIBTX
Sterling Capital Total Return Bond FundIntermediate Core BondDec 2, 19990.45%
0.54%
2.03%
4.25%
22
BIMIX
Baird Intermediate Bond Fund Class InstitutionalIntermediate Core BondSep 29, 20000.30%
0.23%
2.12%
3.37%
29
BIMSX
Baird Intermediate Bond FundIntermediate Core BondSep 29, 20000.55%
0.36%
1.93%
3.29%
32
CCIF
Carlyle Credit Income FundIntermediate Core BondDec 30, 2011—
-30.01%
—44.70%
0
CFBNX
Commerce Bond FundIntermediate Core BondDec 12, 19940.60%
0.69%
1.92%
3.61%
24
CLDAX
Calvert Core Bond FundIntermediate Core BondDec 30, 20040.74%
0.21%
2.98%
4.22%
20
CMPIX
Principal Core Fixed IncomeIntermediate Core BondDec 15, 19750.74%
0.50%
1.65%
3.43%
21
CRAIX
CCM Community Impact Bond FundIntermediate Core BondAug 30, 19990.88%
0.67%
1.01%
3.08%
32
DBIRX
BNY Mellon Bond Market Index FundIntermediate Core BondNov 30, 19930.15%
0.59%
1.25%
3.83%
22
DFAPX
DFA Investment Grade PortfolioIntermediate Core BondMar 7, 20110.20%
1.14%
2.01%
3.72%
26

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Best Intermediate Core Bond Mutual funds by Risk/Return Score

The top Intermediate Core Bond Mutual funds by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are LSSAX (65) and STWTX (60). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
SymbolNameRisk / Return RankAUMInception
LSSAX
Loomis Sayles Securitized Asset Fund
65
—Mar 2006
STWTX
Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond Fund
60
—Oct 2011
PCGTX
PACE Mortgage-Backed Securities Fixed Income Inves...
55
—Aug 1995
MCDWX
Manning & Napier Credit Series
46
—Apr 2020
DFXIX
DFA Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio
42
—Aug 2016

Best-Performing Intermediate Core Bond Mutual funds Over 5 Years

The top Intermediate Core Bond Mutual funds is MCBDX (6.70%). Across the lineup, Intermediate Core Bond Mutual funds show an average 1-year return of 3.99% and an average 5-year return of 0.02%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
SymbolNameReturn 5YAUMInception
MCBDX
MassMutual Core Bond Fund
6.70%
—Sep 1994
MCDWX
Manning & Napier Credit Series
1.59%
—Apr 2020
LSSAX
Loomis Sayles Securitized Asset Fund
1.55%
—Mar 2006
DFXIX
DFA Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio
1.41%
—Aug 2016
BIMIX
Baird Intermediate Bond Fund Class Institutional
1.26%
—Sep 2000

Lowest-Cost Intermediate Core Bond Mutual funds

The top Intermediate Core Bond Mutual funds is FMBPX (0.02%). With an average expense ratio of 0.47%, Intermediate Core Bond Mutual funds remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
SymbolNameExpense RatioAUMInception
FMBPX
Federated Hermes Mortgage Strategy Portfolio0.02%—Dec 2007
SSAFX
State Street Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio0.02%—Sep 2014
QDIBX
Fisher Investments Institutional Group Fixed Incom...0.03%—Dec 2019
QDVBX
Fisher Investments Institutional Group ESG Fixed I...0.04%—Dec 2019
WFBIX
iShares U.S. Aggregate Bond Index Fund0.05%—Jul 1993

Highest-Yield Intermediate Core Bond Mutual funds

The top Intermediate Core Bond Mutual funds is CCIF (44.70%). Across the lineup, Intermediate Core Bond Mutual funds show an average dividend yield of 4.35%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
SymbolNameDividend YieldAUMInception
CCIF
Carlyle Credit Income Fund44.70%—Dec 2011
PRCIX
T. Rowe Price New Income Fund6.29%—Aug 1973
RFAYX
Russell Investments Investment Grade Bond Fund5.40%—Mar 2000
FMBPX
Federated Hermes Mortgage Strategy Portfolio5.02%—Dec 2007
USGDX
Morgan Stanley U.S. Government Securities Trust4.98%—Jul 1997

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Top Mutual funds Comparisons

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