Eaton Vance Total Return Bond Fund Class A (EBABX) Alternatives
Eaton Vance Total Return Bond Fund Class A (EBABX) 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 EBABX. 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 EBABX
EBABX charges 0.73% annually. Among mutual funds in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EBABX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Core Fixed Income Fund | 0.16% | Aug 15, 2005 | EBABX vs MCFIX | |
| State Street Income Fund | 0.20% | Jan 2, 1980 | EBABX vs SSASX | |
| Elfun Income Fund | 0.29% | Dec 31, 1984 | EBABX vs EINFX | |
| TIAA-CREF Core Bond Fund | 0.29% | Jul 1, 1999 | EBABX vs TIBDX | |
| Baird Core Plus Bond Fund | 0.30% | Sep 29, 2000 | EBABX vs BCOIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EBABX
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 | EBABX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | 98 | Jun 30, 2017 | EBABX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 94 | Jul 30, 2010 | EBABX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 87 | Mar 11, 2011 | EBABX vs ARINX | |
| MassMutual Diversified Bond Fund | 80 | May 3, 1999 | EBABX vs MDVAX |
Top Performing EBABX Alternatives (YTD)
EBABX 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 | EBABX vs NPCT | |
| GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | 0.96% | Apr 30, 1997 | EBABX vs GUGAX | |
| Putnam Mortgage Securities Fund | 0.88% | Feb 8, 1984 | EBABX vs PGSIX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 0.82% | Jul 6, 2016 | EBABX vs HOBIX | |
| TCW Total Return Bond Fund | 0.57% | Jun 17, 1993 | EBABX vs TGLMX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EBABX
EBABX 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 | EBABX vs AMFIX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 1.85% | Mar 11, 2011 | EBABX vs ARINX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 1.90% | Jul 30, 2010 | EBABX vs LCTRX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 2.09% | Jul 6, 2016 | EBABX vs HOBIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Green Bond Fund | 3.36% | Nov 16, 2018 | EBABX vs TGRNX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EBABX
EBABX 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 | EBABX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | -0.74% | Jun 30, 2017 | EBABX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | -1.17% | Jul 30, 2010 | EBABX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | -1.63% | Mar 11, 2011 | EBABX vs ARINX | |
| Metropolitan West Investment Grade Credit Fund | -2.35% | Jun 29, 2018 | EBABX vs MWIGX |
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Often Compared With EBABX
What investors most often compare with EBABX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Total Return Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 69 | -0.31% | Nov 14, 1984 | EBABX vs EVTR | |
| Ancora Income Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 21 | -0.31% | Jan 5, 2004 | EBABX vs AAIIX | |
| Eaton Vance Tax Managed Diversified Equity Income ... | Large Cap Growth Equities | 12 | -8.28% | Nov 27, 2006 | EBABX vs ETY | |
| Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 53 | -0.55% | Dec 28, 2007 | EBABX vs BCPIX | |
| VY BrandywineGLOBAL - Bond Portfolio | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 68 | 0.21% | Feb 20, 2015 | EBABX vs VGSBX |
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