The Best Total Bond Market Mutual Funds
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Total Bond Market mutual funds.
- Number of Funds
- 98
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.41%
- Avg. Yield
- 4.22%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 4.73%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 34 / 100
The Best Total Bond Market Mutual Funds
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
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Best Total Bond Market Mutual funds by Risk/Return Score
The top Total Bond Market Mutual funds by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are VUSFX (100) and FCNVX (100).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 100 | — | Feb 2015 | |
| Fidelity Conservative Income Bond Institutional Cl... | 100 | — | Mar 2011 | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Share... | 99 | 15.70B | Feb 2015 | |
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | 99 | — | May 2018 | |
| JPMorgan Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Class... | 99 | — | Oct 2008 |
Best-Performing Total Bond Market Mutual funds Over 5 Years
The top Total Bond Market Mutual funds is FJTDX (3.69%).
Across the lineup, Total Bond Market Mutual funds show an average 1-year return of 4.73% and an average 5-year return of 0.93%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | 3.69% | — | May 2018 | |
| Frost Credit Fund A Class Shares | 3.61% | — | Dec 2012 | |
| Fidelity Conservative Income Bond Institutional Cl... | 3.60% | — | Mar 2011 | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 3.54% | — | Feb 2015 | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class I-2 | 3.46% | — | — |
Lowest-Cost Total Bond Market Mutual funds
The top Total Bond Market Mutual funds is VTBNX (0.02%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.41%, Total Bond Market 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 Total Bond Market II Index Fund | 0.02% | — | — | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutiona... | 0.03% | 394.40B | Sep 1995 | |
| Fidelity U.S. Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | Mar 1990 | |
| Fidelity Short-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | Oct 2017 | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutiona... | 0.03% | 394.40B | Feb 2010 |
Highest-Yield Total Bond Market Mutual funds
The top Total Bond Market Mutual funds is FCFBX (6.13%).
Across the lineup, Total Bond Market Mutual funds show an average dividend yield of 4.22%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Credit Fund A Class Shares | 6.13% | — | Dec 2012 | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class I-2 | 5.72% | — | — | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund | 5.16% | — | Oct 2004 | |
| BlackRock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Clas... | 5.15% | — | Feb 2008 | |
| PGIM Strategic Bond Fund Class Z | 5.14% | — | Jul 2015 |
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Top Mutual funds Comparisons
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