The Best Ultrashort Bond Mutual Funds
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Ultrashort Bond mutual funds.
- Number of Funds
- 69
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.48%
- Avg. Yield
- 4.10%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 4.22%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 98 / 100
The Best Ultrashort Bond Mutual Funds
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tactical Multi-Purpose Fund | Ultrashort Bond | Mar 30, 2017 | 1.14% | 1.52% | — | 3.75% | — | ||||||||
| T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund | Ultrashort Bond | Dec 3, 2012 | 0.31% | 1.59% | 3.31% | 6.03% | 99 | ||||||||
| T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund Class I | Ultrashort Bond | Jul 6, 2017 | 0.20% | 1.64% | — | 4.59% | 98 | ||||||||
| Touchstone Ultra Short Duration Fixed Income Fund | Ultrashort Bond | Mar 1, 1994 | 0.69% | 1.59% | 2.65% | 4.33% | 98 | ||||||||
| Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Ultra-ShortTerm Fixed... | Ultrashort Bond | Mar 8, 2016 | 0.62% | 1.56% | 2.65% | 2.91% | 98 | ||||||||
| U.S. Global Investors U.S. Government Ultra-Short ... | Ultrashort Bond | Dec 2, 2013 | 1.06% | 1.32% | 1.57% | 3.45% | — | ||||||||
| Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio | Ultrashort Bond | Feb 28, 2011 | 0.40% | 0.22% | 1.76% | 2.96% | 54 | ||||||||
| UBS Ultra Short Income Fund | Ultrashort Bond | May 29, 2018 | 0.35% | — | — | 0.32% | — | ||||||||
| USAA Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund | Ultrashort Bond | Oct 18, 2010 | 0.62% | 1.49% | 2.97% | 4.53% | 98 |
Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
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5 Years
Best Ultrashort Bond Mutual funds by Risk/Return Score
The top Ultrashort Bond Mutual funds by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are NUSIX (100) and BUBSX (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator Ultra Short Term Bond Fund | 100 | — | Mar 2019 | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund | 100 | — | Dec 2013 | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class | 100 | — | Dec 2013 | |
| PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund | 100 | — | May 2012 | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Opportunistic ... | 100 | — | Dec 2006 |
Best-Performing Ultrashort Bond Mutual funds Over 5 Years
The top Ultrashort Bond Mutual funds is SEMRX (4.82%).
Across the lineup, Ultrashort Bond Mutual funds show an average 1-year return of 4.22% and an average 5-year return of 3.11%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semper Short Duration Fund | 4.82% | — | Dec 2010 | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Opportunistic ... | 4.69% | — | Dec 2006 | |
| T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund | 4.32% | — | Dec 2012 | |
| BBH Limited Duration Fund | 4.00% | — | Jul 2000 | |
| Pioneer Multi-Asset Ultrashort Income Fund | 3.91% | — | Apr 2011 |
Lowest-Cost Ultrashort Bond Mutual funds
The top Ultrashort Bond Mutual funds is FHCOX (0.05%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.48%, Ultrashort 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Hermes Conservative Microshort Fund | 0.05% | — | Feb 2021 | |
| DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.13% | — | Jul 1983 | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class | 0.15% | — | Dec 2013 | |
| Six Circles Tax Aware Ultra Short Duration Fund | 0.15% | — | Jul 2018 | |
| DFA Two-Year Government Portfolio | 0.17% | — | Jun 1996 |
Highest-Yield Ultrashort Bond Mutual funds
The top Ultrashort Bond Mutual funds is TRBUX (6.03%).
Across the lineup, Ultrashort Bond Mutual funds show an average dividend yield of 4.10%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund | 6.03% | — | Dec 2012 | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Opportunistic ... | 5.93% | — | Dec 2006 | |
| Semper Short Duration Fund | 5.67% | — | Dec 2010 | |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Government Income Fund | 5.43% | — | Sep 2002 | |
| Fidelity SAI Low Duration Income Fund | 5.09% | — | Oct 2020 |
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