BlackRock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Investor A (BASIX) Alternatives
BlackRock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Investor A (BASIX) belongs to the Nontraditional Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BASIX. 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 BASIX
BASIX charges 0.96% annually. Among mutual funds in the Nontraditional Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BASIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Opportunistic Income Fund | 0.47% | Oct 2, 2011 | BASIX vs GMODX | |
| Putnam Mortgage Opportunities Fund | 0.47% | Apr 6, 2015 | BASIX vs PMOTX | |
| Carillon Reams Unconstrained Bond Fund | 0.50% | Sep 28, 2011 | BASIX vs SUBFX | |
| FPA Flexible Fixed Income Fund | 0.51% | Dec 30, 2018 | BASIX vs FPFIX | |
| PIMCO Strategic Bond Fund | 0.51% | Jan 29, 2009 | BASIX vs PUTIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BASIX
Among mutual funds in the Nontraditional 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Pioneer Cat Bond Fund Class Y | 100 | Jan 27, 2023 | BASIX vs CBYYX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return Fund | 99 | Jun 26, 2007 | BASIX vs EIGMX | |
| PGIM Securitized Credit Fund | 99 | Jun 30, 2019 | BASIX vs SCFZX | |
| Artisan Global Unconstrained Fund | 99 | Mar 30, 2022 | BASIX vs APFPX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return Advantage... | 99 | Aug 30, 2010 | BASIX vs EGRIX |
Top Performing BASIX Alternatives (YTD)
BASIX alternatives from the Nontraditional Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Global Unconstrained Fund | 4.02% | Mar 30, 2022 | BASIX vs APFPX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return Advantage... | 3.59% | Aug 30, 2010 | BASIX vs EGRIX | |
| Putnam Mortgage Opportunities Fund | 2.63% | Apr 6, 2015 | BASIX vs PMOTX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return Fund | 2.43% | Jun 26, 2007 | BASIX vs EIGMX | |
| Victory Pioneer Cat Bond Fund Class Y | 1.27% | Jan 27, 2023 | BASIX vs CBYYX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BASIX
BASIX alternatives from the Nontraditional Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Pioneer Cat Bond Fund Class Y | 1.27% | Jan 27, 2023 | BASIX vs CBYYX | |
| DoubleLine Flexible Income Fund | 1.40% | Apr 6, 2014 | BASIX vs DFLEX | |
| Dunham Long/Short Credit Fund | 1.45% | Dec 9, 2004 | BASIX vs DCAIX | |
| Anfield Universal Fixed Income Fund | 1.58% | Jun 27, 2013 | BASIX vs AFLIX | |
| GMO Opportunistic Income Fund | 1.64% | Oct 2, 2011 | BASIX vs GMODX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BASIX
BASIX alternatives from the Nontraditional Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Pioneer Cat Bond Fund Class Y | -0.18% | Jan 27, 2023 | BASIX vs CBYYX | |
| Dunham Long/Short Credit Fund | -0.84% | Dec 9, 2004 | BASIX vs DCAIX | |
| PGIM Absolute Return Bond Fund | -0.87% | Mar 29, 2011 | BASIX vs PADZX | |
| Toews Unconstrained Income Fund | -0.87% | Aug 27, 2013 | BASIX vs TUIFX | |
| PGIM Securitized Credit Fund | -0.93% | Jun 30, 2019 | BASIX vs SCFZX |
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Often Compared With BASIX
What investors most often compare with BASIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF | Multisector Bonds | — | -0.28% | Jun 9, 2025 | BASIX vs VGMS | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | BASIX vs BND | |
| Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond Index Fund | Total Bond Market | 55 | -0.44% | — | BASIX vs SWAGX | |
| Schwab High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 74 | -0.47% | Jul 10, 2023 | BASIX vs SCYB | |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | Total Bond Market | 60 | 0.02% | Sep 22, 2003 | BASIX vs AGG | |
| Eaton Vance Strategic Income Fund Class I | Multisector Bonds | 98 | 0.53% | Apr 3, 2009 | BASIX vs ESIIX |
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