Delaware Diversified Income Fund (DPDFX) Alternatives
Delaware Diversified Income Fund (DPDFX) belongs to the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DPDFX. 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 DPDFX
DPDFX charges 0.70% annually. Among mutual funds in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DPDFX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Core Fixed Income Fund | 0.16% | Aug 15, 2005 | DPDFX vs MCFIX | |
| State Street Income Fund | 0.20% | Jan 2, 1980 | DPDFX vs SSASX | |
| Elfun Income Fund | 0.29% | Dec 31, 1984 | DPDFX vs EINFX | |
| TIAA-CREF Core Bond Fund | 0.29% | Jul 1, 1999 | DPDFX vs TIBDX | |
| Baird Core Plus Bond Fund | 0.30% | Sep 29, 2000 | DPDFX vs BCOIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DPDFX
Among mutual funds in the Intermediate Core-Plus 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 99 | Jul 6, 2016 | DPDFX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | 98 | Jun 30, 2017 | DPDFX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 94 | Jul 30, 2010 | DPDFX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 87 | Mar 11, 2011 | DPDFX vs ARINX | |
| MassMutual Diversified Bond Fund | 80 | May 3, 1999 | DPDFX vs MDVAX |
Top Performing DPDFX Alternatives (YTD)
DPDFX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund | 3.03% | Apr 28, 2021 | DPDFX vs NPCT | |
| GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | 0.96% | Apr 30, 1997 | DPDFX vs GUGAX | |
| Putnam Mortgage Securities Fund | 0.88% | Feb 8, 1984 | DPDFX vs PGSIX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 0.82% | Jul 6, 2016 | DPDFX vs HOBIX | |
| TCW Total Return Bond Fund | 0.57% | Jun 17, 1993 | DPDFX vs TGLMX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DPDFX
DPDFX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAMA Income Fund | 0.98% | Jun 30, 2017 | DPDFX vs AMFIX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 1.85% | Mar 11, 2011 | DPDFX vs ARINX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 1.90% | Jul 30, 2010 | DPDFX vs LCTRX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 2.09% | Jul 6, 2016 | DPDFX vs HOBIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Green Bond Fund | 3.36% | Nov 16, 2018 | DPDFX vs TGRNX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DPDFX
DPDFX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | -0.72% | Jul 6, 2016 | DPDFX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | -0.74% | Jun 30, 2017 | DPDFX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | -1.17% | Jul 30, 2010 | DPDFX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | -1.63% | Mar 11, 2011 | DPDFX vs ARINX | |
| Metropolitan West Investment Grade Credit Fund | -2.35% | Jun 29, 2018 | DPDFX vs MWIGX |
Other Mutual Funds from Delaware Funds
Most popular Delaware Funds mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 5 | -9.94% | Jun 30, 2000 | DPDFX vs WMGAX | |
| Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 5 | -15.30% | Jun 30, 2000 | DPDFX vs WLGAX | |
| Delaware Growth and Income Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 88 | 2.54% | Oct 4, 1993 | DPDFX vs FGINX | |
| Delaware Small Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 41 | 3.11% | Jun 24, 1987 | DPDFX vs DEVLX | |
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 97 | 13.36% | Jun 9, 1996 | DPDFX vs DEMIX | |
| Delaware Small Cap Core Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 18 | -3.22% | Dec 29, 1998 | DPDFX vs DCCIX | |
| Optimum Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 27 | -11.98% | Aug 1, 2003 | DPDFX vs OILGX | |
| Delaware Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 38 | 1.00% | Sep 14, 1998 | DPDFX vs DDVIX | |
| Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund | Mid Cap Value Equities | 20 | -1.41% | Oct 1, 2014 | DPDFX vs IVOIX | |
| Delaware Tax Free USA Fund | Municipal Bonds | 11 | -1.20% | Jan 10, 1984 | DPDFX vs DMTFX |
Often Compared With DPDFX
What investors most often compare with DPDFX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Dow Jones U.S. ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 63 | -4.22% | Jun 12, 2000 | DPDFX vs IYY | |
| Ancora Income Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 21 | -0.31% | Jan 5, 2004 | DPDFX vs AAIIX | |
| Delaware National High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund | High Yield Muni | 8 | -0.87% | Sep 21, 1986 | DPDFX vs CXHYX | |
| VY BrandywineGLOBAL - Bond Portfolio | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 68 | 0.21% | Feb 20, 2015 | DPDFX vs VGSBX | |
| Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 53 | -0.55% | Dec 28, 2007 | DPDFX vs BCPIX |
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