Delaware Strategic Income Fund (DEGGX) belongs to the Multisector Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DEGGX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DEGGX
DEGGX charges 0.90% annually. There are 48 mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.05% | — | Aug 2014 | DEGGX vs DBSCX | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Fund Admiral Sha... | 0.30% | — | Oct 2021 | DEGGX vs VMSAX | |
| JPMorgan Income Fund | 0.40% | — | Jun 2014 | DEGGX vs JMSIX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | 0.40% | — | Jul 2016 | DEGGX vs BWDTX | |
| Mercer Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund | 0.44% | — | Aug 2013 | DEGGX vs MOFIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DEGGX
DEGGX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 77. There are 21 mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 99 | — | Nov 2015 | DEGGX vs NWXHX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 99 | — | Nov 2015 | DEGGX vs NWXEX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | 98 | — | Jul 2016 | DEGGX vs BWDTX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 97 | — | Jan 2018 | DEGGX vs CBLDX | |
| Intrepid Income Fund | 97 | — | Jul 2007 | DEGGX vs ICMUX |
Top Performing DEGGX Alternatives (YTD)
DEGGX is at 1.05% YTD. There are 47 mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.22%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund | 4.22% | — | Jan 2011 | DEGGX vs ACP | |
| Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund | 3.83% | — | Dec 1987 | DEGGX vs BRW | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - Flexible Bond Fund | 2.82% | — | May 2016 | DEGGX vs LFLIX | |
| Intrepid Income Fund | 2.43% | — | Jul 2007 | DEGGX vs ICMUX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 2.29% | — | Nov 2015 | DEGGX vs NWXHX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DEGGX
DEGGX has 2.74% 1-year volatility. There are 23 mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.16%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 1.16% | — | Nov 2015 | DEGGX vs NWXHX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 1.21% | — | Nov 2015 | DEGGX vs NWXEX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | 1.29% | — | Jul 2016 | DEGGX vs BWDTX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 1.39% | — | Jan 2018 | DEGGX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.41% | — | Jul 2019 | DEGGX vs RFXIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DEGGX
DEGGX has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.43%. There are 25 mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.41%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | -0.41% | — | Nov 2015 | DEGGX vs NWXHX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | -0.43% | — | Nov 2015 | DEGGX vs NWXEX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | -0.72% | — | Jul 2019 | DEGGX vs RFXIX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | -0.73% | — | Jan 2018 | DEGGX vs CBLDX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | -1.00% | — | Jul 2016 | DEGGX vs BWDTX |
Other Mutual Funds from Delaware Funds by Macquarie
The 8 most viewed Delaware Funds by Macquarie mutual funds shown here include DDFLX, DLHIX, IPOAX and span 7 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Floating Rate Fund | Bank Loan | 94 | 1.89% | — | Feb 2010 | DEGGX vs DDFLX | |
| Delaware Healthcare Fund | Health & Biotech Equities | 23 | -4.36% | — | Sep 2007 | DEGGX vs DLHIX | |
| Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fu... | Emerging Markets Diversified | 81 | 28.02% | — | Oct 1993 | DEGGX vs IPOAX | |
| Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 41 | 6.51% | — | Nov 1987 | DEGGX vs IBNAX | |
| Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund | Global Equities | 26 | 8.43% | — | Apr 1986 | DEGGX vs IVINX | |
| Delaware Extended Duration Bond Fund | Long-Term Bond | 16 | 1.29% | — | Sep 1998 | DEGGX vs DEEIX | |
| Delaware Minnesota High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund | Municipal Bonds | 69 | 2.50% | — | Jun 1996 | DEGGX vs DVMHX | |
| Delaware Tax-Free Minnesota Fund | Municipal Bonds | 66 | 2.09% | — | Feb 1984 | DEGGX vs DEFFX |
Often Compared With DEGGX
Investors most often compare DEGGX with ANGLX, CBRDX, CRMVX. These 12 comparison targets span 1 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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