Delaware Extended Duration Bond Fund (DEEIX) Alternatives
Delaware Extended Duration Bond Fund (DEEIX) belongs to the Long-Term Bond category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DEEIX. 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 DEEIX
DEEIX charges 0.57% annually. Among mutual funds in the Long-Term Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DEEIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Long Duration ... | 0.14% | Apr 20, 2004 | DEEIX vs LDRAX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Long Duration ... | 0.14% | Jun 28, 2012 | DEEIX vs SLDAX | |
| T. Rowe Price Institutional Long Duration Credit F... | 0.45% | Jun 2, 2013 | DEEIX vs RPLCX | |
| PIMCO Long Duration Total Return Fund | 0.50% | Aug 30, 2006 | DEEIX vs PLRIX | |
| PIMCO Long-Term Credit Bond Fund | 0.55% | Mar 30, 2009 | DEEIX vs PTCIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DEEIX
Among mutual funds in the Long-Term 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit of America Income Fund | 53 | Dec 30, 2008 | DEEIX vs SOAIX | |
| Sextant Bond Income Fund | 26 | Feb 28, 1993 | DEEIX vs SBIFX | |
| T. Rowe Price Institutional Long Duration Credit F... | 17 | Jun 2, 2013 | DEEIX vs RPLCX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Long Duration ... | 17 | Jun 28, 2012 | DEEIX vs SLDAX | |
| PIMCO Long-Term Credit Bond Fund | 17 | Mar 30, 2009 | DEEIX vs PTCIX |
Top Performing DEEIX Alternatives (YTD)
DEEIX alternatives from the Long-Term Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit of America Income Fund | 0.17% | Dec 30, 2008 | DEEIX vs SOAIX | |
| Sextant Bond Income Fund | -0.81% | Feb 28, 1993 | DEEIX vs SBIFX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Long Duration ... | -1.41% | Apr 20, 2004 | DEEIX vs LDRAX | |
| PIMCO Long Duration Total Return Fund | -1.66% | Aug 30, 2006 | DEEIX vs PLRIX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Long Duration ... | -1.77% | Jun 28, 2012 | DEEIX vs SLDAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DEEIX
DEEIX alternatives from the Long-Term Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit of America Income Fund | 4.51% | Dec 30, 2008 | DEEIX vs SOAIX | |
| Sextant Bond Income Fund | 5.68% | Feb 28, 1993 | DEEIX vs SBIFX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Long Duration ... | 8.68% | Jun 28, 2012 | DEEIX vs SLDAX | |
| T. Rowe Price Institutional Long Duration Credit F... | 8.79% | Jun 2, 2013 | DEEIX vs RPLCX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Long Duration ... | 9.18% | Apr 20, 2004 | DEEIX vs LDRAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DEEIX
DEEIX alternatives from the Long-Term Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit of America Income Fund | -3.34% | Dec 30, 2008 | DEEIX vs SOAIX | |
| Sextant Bond Income Fund | -3.39% | Feb 28, 1993 | DEEIX vs SBIFX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Long Duration ... | -5.22% | Jun 28, 2012 | DEEIX vs SLDAX | |
| T. Rowe Price Institutional Long Duration Credit F... | -5.80% | Jun 2, 2013 | DEEIX vs RPLCX | |
| PIMCO Long-Term Credit Bond Fund | -5.95% | Mar 30, 2009 | DEEIX vs PTCIX |
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 | DEEIX vs DLHIX | |
| Delaware Floating Rate Fund | Bank Loan | 94 | -0.86% | Feb 25, 2010 | DEEIX vs DDFLX | |
| Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 30 | -5.40% | Nov 15, 1987 | DEEIX vs IBNAX | |
| Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fu... | Emerging Markets Diversified | 76 | 2.17% | Oct 24, 1993 | DEEIX vs IPOAX | |
| Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund | Global Equities | 22 | -7.19% | Apr 29, 1986 | DEEIX vs IVINX | |
| Delaware Minnesota High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund | Municipal Bonds | 23 | -0.91% | Jun 3, 1996 | DEEIX vs DVMHX | |
| Delaware Tax-Free Minnesota Fund | Municipal Bonds | 25 | -1.13% | Feb 26, 1984 | DEEIX vs DEFFX | |
| Delaware Strategic Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 84 | -2.06% | Aug 15, 1985 | DEEIX vs DEGGX |
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