Multi-Manager Total Return Bond Strategies Fund (CTRZX) Alternatives
Multi-Manager Total Return Bond Strategies Fund (CTRZX) belongs to the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CTRZX. 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 CTRZX
CTRZX charges 0.49% annually. Among mutual funds in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CTRZX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Core Fixed Income Fund | 0.16% | Aug 15, 2005 | CTRZX vs MCFIX | |
| State Street Income Fund | 0.20% | Jan 2, 1980 | CTRZX vs SSASX | |
| Elfun Income Fund | 0.29% | Dec 31, 1984 | CTRZX vs EINFX | |
| TIAA-CREF Core Bond Fund | 0.29% | Jul 1, 1999 | CTRZX vs TIBDX | |
| Baird Core Plus Bond Fund | 0.30% | Sep 29, 2000 | CTRZX vs BCOIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CTRZX
Among mutual funds in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 99 | Jul 6, 2016 | CTRZX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | 98 | Jun 30, 2017 | CTRZX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 94 | Jul 30, 2010 | CTRZX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 87 | Mar 11, 2011 | CTRZX vs ARINX | |
| MassMutual Diversified Bond Fund | 80 | May 3, 1999 | CTRZX vs MDVAX |
Top Performing CTRZX Alternatives (YTD)
CTRZX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund | 3.03% | Apr 28, 2021 | CTRZX vs NPCT | |
| GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | 0.96% | Apr 30, 1997 | CTRZX vs GUGAX | |
| Putnam Mortgage Securities Fund | 0.88% | Feb 8, 1984 | CTRZX vs PGSIX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 0.82% | Jul 6, 2016 | CTRZX vs HOBIX | |
| TCW Total Return Bond Fund | 0.57% | Jun 17, 1993 | CTRZX vs TGLMX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CTRZX
CTRZX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAMA Income Fund | 0.98% | Jun 30, 2017 | CTRZX vs AMFIX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 1.85% | Mar 11, 2011 | CTRZX vs ARINX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 1.90% | Jul 30, 2010 | CTRZX vs LCTRX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 2.09% | Jul 6, 2016 | CTRZX vs HOBIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Green Bond Fund | 3.36% | Nov 16, 2018 | CTRZX vs TGRNX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CTRZX
CTRZX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | -0.72% | Jul 6, 2016 | CTRZX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | -0.74% | Jun 30, 2017 | CTRZX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | -1.17% | Jul 30, 2010 | CTRZX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | -1.63% | Mar 11, 2011 | CTRZX vs ARINX | |
| Metropolitan West Investment Grade Credit Fund | -2.35% | Jun 29, 2018 | CTRZX vs MWIGX |
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Often Compared With CTRZX
What investors most often compare with CTRZX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | CTRZX vs VOO | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 52 | 12.79% | Oct 20, 2011 | CTRZX vs SCHD |
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