Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund (EAIIX) Alternatives
Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund (EAIIX) 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 EAIIX. 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 EAIIX
EAIIX charges 1.02% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EAIIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity International Bond Index Fund | 0.06% | Oct 10, 2019 | EAIIX vs FBIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund | 0.07% | Feb 26, 2021 | EAIIX vs VTILX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund In... | 0.11% | Feb 17, 2021 | EAIIX vs VTIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 0.13% | May 30, 2013 | EAIIX vs VTIBX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 0.16% | Jan 8, 2008 | EAIIX vs DFSHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EAIIX
Among mutual funds in the Global 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 97 | Jan 8, 2008 | EAIIX vs DFSHX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 97 | Sep 17, 1996 | EAIIX vs PYGSX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 96 | Dec 14, 2008 | EAIIX vs PRSNX | |
| T. Rowe Price International Bond Fund (USD Hedged) | 95 | Sep 11, 2017 | EAIIX vs TNBMX | |
| Saturna Sustainable Bond Fund | 90 | Mar 26, 2015 | EAIIX vs SEBFX |
Top Performing EAIIX Alternatives (YTD)
EAIIX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.77% | Feb 8, 1996 | EAIIX vs DFGFX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 0.46% | Mar 19, 2017 | EAIIX vs DGFFX | |
| UBS Sustainable Development Bank Bond Fund | 0.17% | Oct 23, 2018 | EAIIX vs UDBPX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.15% | Nov 5, 1990 | EAIIX vs DFGBX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 0.15% | Sep 17, 1996 | EAIIX vs PYGSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EAIIX
EAIIX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 1.17% | Jan 8, 2008 | EAIIX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.56% | Feb 8, 1996 | EAIIX vs DFGFX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.64% | Nov 5, 1990 | EAIIX vs DFGBX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 1.66% | Sep 17, 1996 | EAIIX vs PYGSX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | 2.36% | Jul 28, 1999 | EAIIX vs SAXIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EAIIX
EAIIX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | -1.23% | Sep 17, 1996 | EAIIX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | -1.28% | Jan 8, 2008 | EAIIX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.38% | Nov 5, 1990 | EAIIX vs DFGBX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.41% | Feb 8, 1996 | EAIIX vs DFGFX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | -1.59% | Jul 28, 1999 | EAIIX vs SAXIX |
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