American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund (AMUSX) Alternatives
American Funds U.S. Government Securities Fund (AMUSX) belongs to the Government Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AMUSX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to AMUSX
AMUSX charges 0.61% annually. Among mutual funds in the Government Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among AMUSX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.01% | Mar 16, 2009 | AMUSX vs GUSTX | |
| Fidelity SAI Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Oct 8, 2015 | AMUSX vs FBLTX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Mar 1, 2016 | AMUSX vs FUTBX | |
| Fidelity Intermediate Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | AMUSX vs FUAMX | |
| Fidelity Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Dec 20, 2005 | AMUSX vs FNBGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AMUSX
Among mutual funds in the Government Bonds category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 100 | Mar 16, 2009 | AMUSX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 99 | Dec 2, 1985 | AMUSX vs FEUGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 97 | Aug 23, 2010 | AMUSX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 97 | Dec 28, 2009 | AMUSX vs VSBSX | |
| Integrity Short Term Government Fund | 96 | Jun 29, 2011 | AMUSX vs MDSIX |
Top Performing AMUSX Alternatives (YTD)
AMUSX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 0.90% | Dec 2, 1985 | AMUSX vs FEUGX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 0.87% | May 31, 1987 | AMUSX vs DFFGX | |
| T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund | 0.62% | Nov 25, 1985 | AMUSX vs PRGMX | |
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.51% | Mar 16, 2009 | AMUSX vs GUSTX | |
| Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund | 0.37% | Nov 15, 1987 | AMUSX vs LTUSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AMUSX
AMUSX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 1.27% | Mar 16, 2009 | AMUSX vs GUSTX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 1.42% | Aug 23, 2010 | AMUSX vs VSBIX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 1.43% | May 31, 1987 | AMUSX vs DFFGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 1.44% | Dec 28, 2009 | AMUSX vs VSBSX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 1.56% | Dec 2, 1985 | AMUSX vs FEUGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AMUSX
AMUSX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | -0.20% | Mar 16, 2009 | AMUSX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | -0.53% | Dec 2, 1985 | AMUSX vs FEUGX | |
| Davis Government Bond Fund | -0.77% | Nov 30, 1994 | AMUSX vs RFBAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | -0.81% | Aug 23, 2010 | AMUSX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | -0.84% | Dec 28, 2009 | AMUSX vs VSBSX |
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Often Compared With AMUSX
What investors most often compare with AMUSX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American High-Income Municipal Bond Fund | High Yield Muni | 38 | -0.51% | Sep 25, 1994 | AMUSX vs AMHIX | |
| American Funds Short-Term Bond Fund of America | Short-Term Bond | 92 | -0.26% | Oct 2, 2006 | AMUSX vs ASBAX | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | AMUSX vs SGOV | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | AMUSX vs VTI | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | AMUSX vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 51 | -10.90% | Dec 17, 2007 | AMUSX vs MGK | |
| American Funds American High-Income Trust | High Yield Bonds | 79 | -1.14% | Feb 19, 1988 | AMUSX vs AHITX | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 69 | -5.93% | Mar 10, 1999 | AMUSX vs QQQ | |
| American Funds Short-Term Tax Exempt Bond Fund | Municipal Bonds | 92 | 0.02% | Aug 6, 2009 | AMUSX vs ASTEX | |
| American Funds The Bond Fund of America | Intermediate Core Bond | 47 | -0.85% | May 28, 1974 | AMUSX vs ABNDX | |
| Fidelity Short-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | Government Bonds | 88 | -0.20% | Dec 20, 2005 | AMUSX vs FUMBX |
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