Columbia Strategic Income Fund (COSIX) Alternatives
Columbia Strategic Income Fund (COSIX) 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 COSIX. 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 COSIX
COSIX charges 0.92% annually. Among mutual funds in the Nontraditional Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among COSIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Opportunistic Income Fund | 0.47% | Oct 2, 2011 | COSIX vs GMODX | |
| Putnam Mortgage Opportunities Fund | 0.47% | Apr 6, 2015 | COSIX vs PMOTX | |
| Carillon Reams Unconstrained Bond Fund | 0.50% | Sep 28, 2011 | COSIX vs SUBFX | |
| FPA Flexible Fixed Income Fund | 0.51% | Dec 30, 2018 | COSIX vs FPFIX | |
| PIMCO Strategic Bond Fund | 0.51% | Jan 29, 2009 | COSIX vs PUTIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to COSIX
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 | COSIX vs CBYYX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return Fund | 99 | Jun 26, 2007 | COSIX vs EIGMX | |
| PGIM Securitized Credit Fund | 99 | Jun 30, 2019 | COSIX vs SCFZX | |
| Artisan Global Unconstrained Fund | 99 | Mar 30, 2022 | COSIX vs APFPX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return Advantage... | 99 | Aug 30, 2010 | COSIX vs EGRIX |
Top Performing COSIX Alternatives (YTD)
COSIX 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 | COSIX vs APFPX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return Advantage... | 3.59% | Aug 30, 2010 | COSIX vs EGRIX | |
| Putnam Mortgage Opportunities Fund | 2.63% | Apr 6, 2015 | COSIX vs PMOTX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return Fund | 2.43% | Jun 26, 2007 | COSIX vs EIGMX | |
| Victory Pioneer Cat Bond Fund Class Y | 1.27% | Jan 27, 2023 | COSIX vs CBYYX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to COSIX
COSIX 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 | COSIX vs CBYYX | |
| DoubleLine Flexible Income Fund | 1.40% | Apr 6, 2014 | COSIX vs DFLEX | |
| Dunham Long/Short Credit Fund | 1.45% | Dec 9, 2004 | COSIX vs DCAIX | |
| Anfield Universal Fixed Income Fund | 1.58% | Jun 27, 2013 | COSIX vs AFLIX | |
| GMO Opportunistic Income Fund | 1.64% | Oct 2, 2011 | COSIX vs GMODX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to COSIX
COSIX 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 | COSIX vs CBYYX | |
| Dunham Long/Short Credit Fund | -0.84% | Dec 9, 2004 | COSIX vs DCAIX | |
| PGIM Absolute Return Bond Fund | -0.87% | Mar 29, 2011 | COSIX vs PADZX | |
| Toews Unconstrained Income Fund | -0.87% | Aug 27, 2013 | COSIX vs TUIFX | |
| PGIM Securitized Credit Fund | -0.93% | Jun 30, 2019 | COSIX vs SCFZX |
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Often Compared With COSIX
What investors most often compare with COSIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 65 | -0.23% | Apr 3, 2007 | COSIX vs BIV |
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