Delaware Floating Rate Fund (DDFLX) Alternatives
Delaware Floating Rate Fund (DDFLX) belongs to the Bank Loan category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DDFLX. 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 DDFLX
DDFLX charges 0.67% annually. Among mutual funds in the Bank Loan category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DDFLX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Hermes Project and Trade Finance Tender ... | 0.41% | Jan 31, 2017 | DDFLX vs XPTFX | |
| Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Advantage Fund | 0.47% | Mar 16, 2008 | DDFLX vs EIFAX | |
| Shenkman Capital Floating Rate High Income Fund | 0.54% | Oct 14, 2014 | DDFLX vs SFHIX | |
| T. Rowe Price Institutional Floating Rate Fund | 0.57% | Jan 30, 2008 | DDFLX vs RPIFX | |
| Lord Abbett Floating Rate Fund | 0.60% | Dec 30, 2007 | DDFLX vs LFRIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DDFLX
Among mutual funds in the Bank Loan 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos Aksia Alternative Credit and Income Fund C... | 100 | Jun 8, 2023 | DDFLX vs CAPIX | |
| RiverPark Floating Rate CMBS Fund | 98 | Sep 29, 2016 | DDFLX vs RCRIX | |
| Virtus Seix Floating Rate High Income Fund | 94 | Feb 28, 2006 | DDFLX vs SAMBX | |
| Payden Floating Rate Fund | 94 | Nov 10, 2013 | DDFLX vs PYFRX | |
| T. Rowe Price Institutional Floating Rate Fund | 94 | Jan 30, 2008 | DDFLX vs RPIFX |
Top Performing DDFLX Alternatives (YTD)
DDFLX alternatives from the Bank Loan category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos Aksia Alternative Credit and Income Fund C... | 1.80% | Jun 8, 2023 | DDFLX vs CAPIX | |
| Victory Floating Rate Fund | 1.46% | Dec 30, 2009 | DDFLX vs RSFYX | |
| Federated Hermes Project and Trade Finance Tender ... | 1.41% | Jan 31, 2017 | DDFLX vs XPTFX | |
| RiverPark Floating Rate CMBS Fund | 0.88% | Sep 29, 2016 | DDFLX vs RCRIX | |
| DWS Floating Rate Fund | 0.51% | Jun 28, 2007 | DDFLX vs DFRTX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DDFLX
DDFLX alternatives from the Bank Loan category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos Aksia Alternative Credit and Income Fund C... | 1.21% | Jun 8, 2023 | DDFLX vs CAPIX | |
| RiverPark Floating Rate CMBS Fund | 1.54% | Sep 29, 2016 | DDFLX vs RCRIX | |
| BNY Mellon Floating Rate Income Fund | 1.99% | Sep 26, 2013 | DDFLX vs DFLYX | |
| Payden Floating Rate Fund | 2.04% | Nov 10, 2013 | DDFLX vs PYFRX | |
| Shenkman Capital Floating Rate High Income Fund | 2.16% | Oct 14, 2014 | DDFLX vs SFHIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DDFLX
DDFLX alternatives from the Bank Loan category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos Aksia Alternative Credit and Income Fund C... | -0.37% | Jun 8, 2023 | DDFLX vs CAPIX | |
| Federated Hermes Floating Rate Strat Inc Fund | -1.40% | Dec 2, 2010 | DDFLX vs FFRSX | |
| Pioneer Floating Rate Fund | -1.64% | Feb 13, 2007 | DDFLX vs FLYRX | |
| BNY Mellon Floating Rate Income Fund | -1.73% | Sep 26, 2013 | DDFLX vs DFLYX | |
| Pacific Funds Floating Rate Income | -1.82% | Jun 29, 2011 | DDFLX vs PLFRX |
Other Mutual Funds from Delaware Funds by Macquarie
Most popular Delaware Funds by Macquarie mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Healthcare Fund | Health & Biotech Equities | 31 | -5.80% | Sep 27, 2007 | DDFLX vs DLHIX | |
| Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 30 | -5.40% | Nov 15, 1987 | DDFLX vs IBNAX | |
| Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fu... | Emerging Markets Diversified | 76 | 2.17% | Oct 24, 1993 | DDFLX vs IPOAX | |
| Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund | Global Equities | 22 | -7.19% | Apr 29, 1986 | DDFLX vs IVINX | |
| Delaware Extended Duration Bond Fund | Long-Term Bond | 15 | -1.82% | Sep 14, 1998 | DDFLX vs DEEIX | |
| Delaware Minnesota High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund | Municipal Bonds | 23 | -0.91% | Jun 3, 1996 | DDFLX vs DVMHX | |
| Delaware Tax-Free Minnesota Fund | Municipal Bonds | 25 | -1.13% | Feb 26, 1984 | DDFLX vs DEFFX | |
| Delaware Strategic Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 84 | -2.06% | Aug 15, 1985 | DDFLX vs DEGGX |
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