Eaton Vance Total Return Bond Fund (EIBAX) Alternatives
Eaton Vance Total Return Bond Fund (EIBAX) 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 EIBAX. 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 EIBAX
EIBAX charges 0.49% annually. Among mutual funds in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EIBAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Core Fixed Income Fund | 0.16% | Aug 15, 2005 | EIBAX vs MCFIX | |
| State Street Income Fund | 0.20% | Jan 2, 1980 | EIBAX vs SSASX | |
| Elfun Income Fund | 0.29% | Dec 31, 1984 | EIBAX vs EINFX | |
| TIAA-CREF Core Bond Fund | 0.29% | Jul 1, 1999 | EIBAX vs TIBDX | |
| Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund | 0.30% | Dec 28, 2007 | EIBAX vs BCPIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EIBAX
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 | EIBAX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | 98 | Jun 30, 2017 | EIBAX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 93 | Jul 30, 2010 | EIBAX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 87 | Mar 11, 2011 | EIBAX vs ARINX | |
| MassMutual Diversified Bond Fund | 80 | May 3, 1999 | EIBAX vs MDVAX |
Top Performing EIBAX Alternatives (YTD)
EIBAX 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 | EIBAX vs NPCT | |
| GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | 0.96% | Apr 30, 1997 | EIBAX vs GUGAX | |
| Putnam Mortgage Securities Fund | 0.88% | Feb 8, 1984 | EIBAX vs PGSIX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 0.82% | Jul 6, 2016 | EIBAX vs HOBIX | |
| TCW Total Return Bond Fund | 0.57% | Jun 17, 1993 | EIBAX vs TGLMX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EIBAX
EIBAX 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 | EIBAX vs AMFIX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 1.85% | Mar 11, 2011 | EIBAX vs ARINX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 1.90% | Jul 30, 2010 | EIBAX vs LCTRX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 2.09% | Jul 6, 2016 | EIBAX vs HOBIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Green Bond Fund | 3.36% | Nov 16, 2018 | EIBAX vs TGRNX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EIBAX
EIBAX 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 | EIBAX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | -0.74% | Jun 30, 2017 | EIBAX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | -1.17% | Jul 30, 2010 | EIBAX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | -1.63% | Mar 11, 2011 | EIBAX vs ARINX | |
| Metropolitan West Investment Grade Credit Fund | -2.35% | Jun 29, 2018 | EIBAX vs MWIGX |
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Often Compared With EIBAX
What investors most often compare with EIBAX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Total Return Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 63 | -0.22% | Nov 14, 1984 | EIBAX vs EVTR | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 50 | 0.09% | Apr 3, 2007 | EIBAX vs BND | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class I-2 | Total Bond Market | 79 | -1.01% | — | EIBAX vs PONPX | |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | Total Bond Market | 50 | 0.09% | Sep 22, 2003 | EIBAX vs AGG | |
| PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 49 | -0.68% | — | EIBAX vs PTTRX | |
| PGIM Total Return Bond Fund Class Z | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 48 | -0.28% | Jan 14, 1997 | EIBAX vs PDBZX | |
| PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond Fund | Short-Term Bond | 95 | -0.15% | Dec 23, 2013 | EIBAX vs SDMZX | |
| Dodge & Cox Income Fund | Total Bond Market | 62 | 0.04% | — | EIBAX vs DODIX | |
| Ancora Income Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 21 | -0.31% | Jan 5, 2004 | EIBAX vs AAIIX | |
| Eaton Vance Tax Managed Diversified Equity Income ... | Large Cap Growth Equities | 12 | -7.42% | Nov 27, 2006 | EIBAX vs ETY | |
| VY BrandywineGLOBAL - Bond Portfolio | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 68 | 0.21% | Feb 20, 2015 | EIBAX vs VGSBX |
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