The Best Short-Term Bond Mutual Funds
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Short-Term Bond mutual funds.
- Number of Funds
- 140
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.56%
- Avg. Yield
- 4.08%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 3.98%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 76 / 100
The Best Short-Term Bond Mutual Funds
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5 Years
Best Short-Term Bond Mutual funds by Risk/Return Score
The top Short-Term Bond Mutual funds by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are GPICX (99) and DHEIX (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GuidepathConservative Income Fund | 99 | — | Apr 2018 | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund ... | 99 | — | Jul 2016 | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund | 99 | — | Jul 2016 | |
| DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio | 98 | — | Nov 2013 | |
| DoubleLine Low Duration Bond Fund | 98 | — | Sep 2011 |
Best-Performing Short-Term Bond Mutual funds Over 5 Years
The top Short-Term Bond Mutual funds is LCCMX (5.44%).
Across the lineup, Short-Term Bond Mutual funds show an average 1-year return of 3.98% and an average 5-year return of 2.52%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leader Short Term High Yield Bond Fund | 5.44% | — | Jul 2005 | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund ... | 4.59% | — | Jul 2016 | |
| River Canyon Total Return Bond Fund | 4.56% | — | Dec 2014 | |
| T. Rowe Price Short Duration Income Fund | 4.52% | — | Dec 2020 | |
| Virtus Newfleet Short Duration High Income Fund Cl... | 4.48% | — | Feb 2017 |
Lowest-Cost Short-Term Bond Mutual funds
The top Short-Term Bond Mutual funds is VIITX (0.02%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.56%, Short-Term 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Institutional Intermediate-Term Bond Fund | 0.02% | — | Jun 2015 | |
| Vanguard Institutional Short-Term Bond Fund | 0.02% | — | Jun 2015 | |
| Fidelity Short-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | Dec 2005 | |
| Schwab Short-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.06% | — | Feb 2017 | |
| TIAA-CREF Short-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.09% | — | Aug 2015 |
Highest-Yield Short-Term Bond Mutual funds
The top Short-Term Bond Mutual funds is LCCMX (7.78%).
Across the lineup, Short-Term Bond Mutual funds show an average dividend yield of 4.08%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leader Short Term High Yield Bond Fund | 7.78% | — | Jul 2005 | |
| River Canyon Total Return Bond Fund | 7.30% | — | Dec 2014 | |
| Frost Credit Fund | 6.25% | — | Dec 2012 | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund ... | 6.01% | — | Jul 2016 | |
| Destinations Low Duration Fixed Income Fund | 5.86% | — | Mar 2017 |
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