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The Best Nontraditional Bonds Mutual Funds

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Nontraditional Bonds mutual funds.

Number of Funds
75
Avg. Expense Ratio
1.16%
Avg. Yield
5.27%
Avg. 1 Year Return
5.70%
Median Risk/Return Score
63 / 100
The Best Nontraditional Bonds Mutual Funds

74 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return Advantage...Nontraditional BondsAug 30, 20101.05%
6.84%
6.54%
6.23%
97
Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return FundNontraditional BondsJun 26, 20070.76%
4.38%
4.94%
6.66%
99
Catalyst Enhanced Income Strategy FundNontraditional BondsDec 30, 20181.50%
-4.08%
5.04%
0
Manning & Napier Unconstrained Bond SeriesNontraditional BondsApr 20, 20050.72%
0.92%
2.97%
4.29%
56
Meeder Tactical Income FundNontraditional BondsJun 29, 20111.11%
2.07%
3.15%
4.58%
93
FPA Flexible Fixed Income FundNontraditional BondsDec 30, 20180.51%
-0.11%
3.74%
30
Guggenheim Macro Opportunities FundNontraditional BondsNov 29, 20110.96%
1.08%
4.31%
6.10%
75
GMO Opportunistic Income FundNontraditional BondsOct 2, 20110.47%
1.14%
4.25%
5.01%
97
Goldman Sachs Long Short Credit Strategies FundNontraditional BondsJun 14, 20091.12%
1.58%
3.12%
6.01%
69
Goldman Sachs Strategic Income FundNontraditional BondsJun 29, 20100.78%
0.88%
3.53%
4.31%
75
Voya Strategic Income Opportunities FundNontraditional BondsNov 1, 20120.61%
0.89%
3.41%
4.00%
38
Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportuniti...Nontraditional BondsMay 26, 20140.71%
1.29%
2.55%
4.87%
90
Kensington Managed Income FundNontraditional BondsMay 30, 20191.36%
1.72%
5.60%
62
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha FundNontraditional BondsDec 14, 20100.75%
-0.20%
3.81%
2.53%
31
BrandywineGLOBAL - Global Unconstrained Bond FundNontraditional BondsFeb 27, 20110.85%
0.93%
2.57%
5.04%
65
iMGP High Income Alternatives FundNontraditional BondsSep 27, 20180.98%
2.00%
7.76%
95
MainStay MacKay Strategic Bond FundNontraditional BondsFeb 27, 19971.04%
1.29%
10.66%
5.19%
70
Metropolitan West Unconstrained Bond FundNontraditional BondsSep 29, 20110.76%
1.32%
2.86%
5.43%
82
Metropolitan West Strategic Income FundNontraditional BondsJun 29, 20031.04%
1.30%
2.87%
5.39%
78
North Star Bond FundNontraditional BondsDec 18, 20141.63%
0.99%
2.32%
4.14%
40

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Best Nontraditional Bonds Mutual funds by Risk/Return Score

The top Nontraditional Bonds Mutual funds by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are CBYYX (100) and SCFZX (99). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Best-Performing Nontraditional Bonds Mutual funds Over 5 Years

The top Nontraditional Bonds Mutual funds is MASAX (17.42%). Across the lineup, Nontraditional Bonds Mutual funds show an average 1-year return of 5.70% and an average 5-year return of 2.78%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Lowest-Cost Nontraditional Bonds Mutual funds

The top Nontraditional Bonds Mutual funds is PMOTX (0.47%). With an average expense ratio of 1.16%, Nontraditional Bonds Mutual funds remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

Highest-Yield Nontraditional Bonds Mutual funds

The top Nontraditional Bonds Mutual funds is QFITX (13.26%). Across the lineup, Nontraditional Bonds Mutual funds show an average dividend yield of 5.27%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

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