Dodge & Cox Global Bond Fund Class I (DODLX) belongs to the Global Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DODLX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DODLX
DODLX charges 0.45% annually. There are 15 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.06%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity International Bond Index Fund | 0.06% | — | Oct 2019 | DODLX vs FBIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund | 0.07% | — | Feb 2021 | DODLX vs VTILX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admir... | 0.10% | 122.00B | May 2013 | DODLX vs VTABX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund In... | 0.11% | — | Feb 2021 | DODLX vs VTIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 0.13% | — | May 2013 | DODLX vs VTIBX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DODLX
DODLX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 31. There are 13 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 100.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 100 | — | Feb 1996 | DODLX vs DFGFX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 98 | — | Mar 2017 | DODLX vs DGFFX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 92 | — | Jun 2007 | DODLX vs EAIIX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 86 | — | Dec 2008 | DODLX vs PRSNX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 85 | — | Sep 1996 | DODLX vs PYGSX |
Top Performing DODLX Alternatives (YTD)
DODLX is at 0.97% YTD. There are 14 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.83%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 3.83% | — | Jun 2007 | DODLX vs EAIIX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 2.91% | — | Mar 2017 | DODLX vs DGFFX | |
| Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund | 2.81% | — | Oct 2013 | DODLX vs DAIOX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 2.36% | — | Dec 2008 | DODLX vs PRSNX | |
| Templeton Global Bond Fund | 2.14% | — | Sep 1986 | DODLX vs TPINX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DODLX
DODLX has 4.32% 1-year volatility. There are 45 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.70%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.70% | — | Feb 1996 | DODLX vs DFGFX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.53% | — | Nov 1990 | DODLX vs DFGBX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 1.55% | — | Sep 1996 | DODLX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 1.63% | — | Jan 2008 | DODLX vs DFSHX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | 2.00% | — | Jul 1999 | DODLX vs SAXIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DODLX
DODLX has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.67%. There are 39 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -0.10% | — | Feb 1996 | DODLX vs DFGFX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | -1.19% | — | Mar 2017 | DODLX vs DGFFX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | -1.23% | — | Sep 1996 | DODLX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | -1.28% | — | Jan 2008 | DODLX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.38% | — | Nov 1990 | DODLX vs DFGBX |
Other Mutual Funds from Dodge & Cox
The 10 most viewed Dodge & Cox mutual funds shown here include DODGX, DODIX, DODFX and span 8 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge & Cox Stock Fund Class I | Large Cap Value Equities | 29 | 6.94% | — | Jan 1965 | DODLX vs DODGX | |
| Dodge & Cox Income Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 28 | 0.10% | — | — | DODLX vs DODIX | |
| Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Large Cap Value Equities, Actively Managed | 73 | 13.18% | — | May 2001 | DODLX vs DODFX | |
| Dodge & Cox Balanced Fund Class I | Diversified Portfolio | 39 | 4.67% | — | Jun 1931 | DODLX vs DODBX | |
| Dodge & Cox Stock Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 29 | 7.00% | — | Apr 1965 | DODLX vs DOXGX | |
| Dodge & Cox International Stock X | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 74 | 13.24% | — | Jan 2001 | DODLX vs DOXFX | |
| Dodge & Cox Global Stock Fund Class I | Global Equities | 58 | 10.50% | — | May 2008 | DODLX vs DODWX | |
| Dodge & Cox Income Fund Class X | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 16 | -0.93% | — | May 2022 | DODLX vs DOXIX | |
| Dodge & Cox Emerging Markets Stock Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 91 | 21.93% | — | May 2021 | DODLX vs DODEX | |
| Dodge & Cox Global Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 22 | 0.30% | — | May 2014 | DODLX vs DOXLX |
Often Compared With DODLX
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