Delaware Strategic Income Fund (DEGGX) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to DEGGX
DEGGX charges 0.90% annually. Among mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DEGGX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.05% | Aug 3, 2014 | DEGGX vs DBSCX | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Fund Admiral Sha... | 0.30% | Oct 12, 2021 | DEGGX vs VMSAX | |
| JPMorgan Income Fund | 0.40% | Jun 1, 2014 | DEGGX vs JMSIX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | 0.40% | Jul 28, 2016 | DEGGX vs BWDTX | |
| Mercer Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund | 0.44% | Aug 20, 2013 | DEGGX vs MOFIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DEGGX
Among mutual funds in the Multisector 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 99 | Nov 1, 2015 | DEGGX vs NWXHX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 99 | Nov 2, 2015 | DEGGX vs NWXEX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 98 | Jan 30, 2018 | DEGGX vs CBLDX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | 98 | Jul 28, 2016 | DEGGX vs BWDTX | |
| Easterly Income Opportunities Fund | 98 | Aug 20, 2018 | DEGGX vs JSVIX |
Top Performing DEGGX Alternatives (YTD)
DEGGX alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.24% | Jul 16, 2019 | DEGGX vs RFXIX | |
| Eaton Vance Strategic Income Fund Class I | 0.83% | Apr 3, 2009 | DEGGX vs ESIIX | |
| Conquer Risk Managed Volatility Fund | 0.81% | Jun 30, 2020 | DEGGX vs CRMVX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | 0.80% | Dec 29, 2019 | DEGGX vs AXSIX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 0.76% | Nov 1, 2015 | DEGGX vs NWXHX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DEGGX
DEGGX alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 1.45% | Jan 30, 2018 | DEGGX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.57% | Jul 16, 2019 | DEGGX vs RFXIX | |
| Muzinich Low Duration Fund | 1.59% | Jun 29, 2016 | DEGGX vs MZLSX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 1.59% | Nov 2, 2015 | DEGGX vs NWXEX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 1.62% | Nov 1, 2015 | DEGGX vs NWXHX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DEGGX
DEGGX alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | -0.93% | Jan 30, 2018 | DEGGX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | -0.94% | Jul 16, 2019 | DEGGX vs RFXIX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | -1.20% | Nov 2, 2015 | DEGGX vs NWXEX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | -1.22% | Dec 29, 2019 | DEGGX vs AXSIX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | -1.22% | Jul 28, 2016 | DEGGX vs BWDTX |
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 | 40 | -2.92% | Sep 27, 2007 | DEGGX vs DLHIX | |
| Delaware Floating Rate Fund | Bank Loan | 93 | -0.73% | Feb 25, 2010 | DEGGX vs DDFLX | |
| Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 38 | -3.32% | Nov 15, 1987 | DEGGX vs IBNAX | |
| Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fu... | Emerging Markets Diversified | 78 | 4.11% | Oct 24, 1993 | DEGGX vs IPOAX | |
| Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund | Global Equities | 30 | -4.25% | Apr 29, 1986 | DEGGX vs IVINX | |
| Delaware Extended Duration Bond Fund | Long-Term Bond | 12 | -1.39% | Sep 14, 1998 | DEGGX vs DEEIX | |
| Delaware Minnesota High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund | Municipal Bonds | 23 | -0.91% | Jun 3, 1996 | DEGGX vs DVMHX | |
| Delaware Tax-Free Minnesota Fund | Municipal Bonds | 25 | -1.13% | Feb 26, 1984 | DEGGX vs DEFFX |
Often Compared With DEGGX
What investors most often compare with DEGGX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Oak Multi-Strategy Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 97 | 0.52% | Jun 27, 2011 | DEGGX vs ANGLX | |
| CrossingBridge Responsible Credit Fund | Multisector Bonds | 88 | 0.33% | Jun 29, 2021 | DEGGX vs CBRDX |
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