Eaton Vance Short Duration Strategic Income Fund (ECSIX) Alternatives
Eaton Vance Short Duration Strategic Income Fund (ECSIX) 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 ECSIX. 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 ECSIX
ECSIX charges 1.82% annually. Among mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ECSIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.05% | Aug 3, 2014 | ECSIX vs DBSCX | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Fund Admiral Sha... | 0.30% | Oct 12, 2021 | ECSIX vs VMSAX | |
| JPMorgan Income Fund | 0.40% | Jun 1, 2014 | ECSIX vs JMSIX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | 0.40% | Jul 28, 2016 | ECSIX vs BWDTX | |
| Mercer Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund | 0.44% | Aug 20, 2013 | ECSIX vs MOFIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ECSIX
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 | ECSIX vs NWXHX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 98 | Jan 30, 2018 | ECSIX vs CBLDX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 98 | Nov 2, 2015 | ECSIX vs NWXEX | |
| Easterly Income Opportunities Fund | 98 | Aug 20, 2018 | ECSIX vs JSVIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 98 | Aug 3, 2014 | ECSIX vs DBSCX |
Top Performing ECSIX Alternatives (YTD)
ECSIX alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conquer Risk Managed Volatility Fund | 1.11% | Jun 30, 2020 | ECSIX vs CRMVX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.01% | Jul 16, 2019 | ECSIX vs RFXIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.84% | Aug 3, 2014 | ECSIX vs DBSCX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 0.76% | Nov 1, 2015 | ECSIX vs NWXHX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | 0.69% | Dec 29, 2019 | ECSIX vs AXSIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ECSIX
ECSIX 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 | ECSIX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.56% | Jul 16, 2019 | ECSIX vs RFXIX | |
| Muzinich Low Duration Fund | 1.57% | Jun 29, 2016 | ECSIX vs MZLSX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 1.60% | Nov 2, 2015 | ECSIX vs NWXEX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 1.62% | Nov 1, 2015 | ECSIX vs NWXHX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ECSIX
ECSIX 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 | ECSIX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | -0.94% | Jul 16, 2019 | ECSIX vs RFXIX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | -1.20% | Nov 2, 2015 | ECSIX vs NWXEX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | -1.22% | Dec 29, 2019 | ECSIX vs AXSIX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | -1.22% | Jul 28, 2016 | ECSIX vs BWDTX |
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