EuroPac International Bond Fund (EPIBX) 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 EPIBX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EPIBX
EPIBX charges 1.15% annually. There are 65 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.06%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity International Bond Index Fund | 0.06% | — | Oct 2019 | EPIBX vs FBIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund | 0.07% | — | Feb 2021 | EPIBX vs VTILX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admir... | 0.10% | 123.30B | May 2013 | EPIBX vs VTABX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund In... | 0.11% | — | Feb 2021 | EPIBX vs VTIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 0.13% | — | May 2013 | EPIBX vs VTIBX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EPIBX
EPIBX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 21. There are 25 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 100.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 100 | — | Feb 1996 | EPIBX vs DFGFX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 98 | — | Mar 2017 | EPIBX vs DGFFX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 97 | — | Jun 2007 | EPIBX vs EAIIX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 89 | — | Sep 1996 | EPIBX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 87 | — | Jan 2008 | EPIBX vs DFSHX |
Top Performing EPIBX Alternatives (YTD)
EPIBX is at 0.30% YTD. There are 23 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.51%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 4.51% | — | Jun 2007 | EPIBX vs EAIIX | |
| Templeton Global Bond Fund | 3.06% | — | Sep 1986 | EPIBX vs TPINX | |
| Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class R | 2.94% | — | Feb 2009 | EPIBX vs FGBRX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 2.91% | — | Mar 2017 | EPIBX vs DGFFX | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - Global Opportunities Bond Fund | 2.45% | — | Oct 2006 | EPIBX vs GOBSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EPIBX
EPIBX has 4.88% 1-year volatility. There are 52 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.73%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.73% | — | Feb 1996 | EPIBX vs DFGFX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 1.54% | — | Sep 1996 | EPIBX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.55% | — | Nov 1990 | EPIBX vs DFGBX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 1.65% | — | Jan 2008 | EPIBX vs DFSHX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | 1.97% | — | Jul 1999 | EPIBX vs SAXIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EPIBX
EPIBX has a 1-year max drawdown of -5.01%. There are 61 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.20%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -0.20% | — | Feb 1996 | EPIBX vs DFGFX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | -1.19% | — | Mar 2017 | EPIBX vs DGFFX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | -1.23% | — | Sep 1996 | EPIBX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | -1.28% | — | Jan 2008 | EPIBX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.38% | — | Nov 1990 | EPIBX vs DFGBX |
Other Mutual Funds from Euro Pacific
The 6 most viewed Euro Pacific mutual funds shown here include EPGFX, EPDIX, EPDPX and span 5 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EuroPac Gold Fund | Gold, Precious Metals | 32 | -6.94% | — | Jul 2013 | EPIBX vs EPGFX | |
| EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 9.59% | — | Jan 2014 | EPIBX vs EPDIX | |
| EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund Class A | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | 86 | 9.36% | — | Jan 2014 | EPIBX vs EPDPX | |
| EuroPac International Value Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 41 | 2.06% | — | Apr 2010 | EPIBX vs EPIVX | |
| EP Emerging Markets Small Companies Fund | Emerging Markets Equities | 22 | 2.82% | — | Nov 2010 | EPIBX vs EPASX | |
| EuroPac International Value Fund Class I | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 37 | 2.18% | — | Apr 2010 | EPIBX vs EPVIX |
Often Compared With EPIBX
Investors most often compare EPIBX with UDBPX, PRSNX, TNBMX. These 6 comparison targets span 1 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS Sustainable Development Bank Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 18 | -0.47% | — | Oct 2018 | EPIBX vs UDBPX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 75 | 1.95% | — | Dec 2008 | EPIBX vs PRSNX | |
| T. Rowe Price International Bond Fund (USD Hedged) | Global Bonds | 51 | 1.02% | — | Sep 2017 | EPIBX vs TNBMX | |
| Dodge & Cox Global Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 23 | 0.12% | — | May 2014 | EPIBX vs DOXLX | |
| Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 49 | 2.42% | — | Oct 2013 | EPIBX vs DAIOX | |
| DFA Global Core Plus Fixed Income Portfolio | Global Bonds | 24 | 0.67% | — | Jan 2018 | EPIBX vs DGCFX |
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