Eaton Vance Strategic Income Fund Class I (ESIIX) Alternatives
Eaton Vance Strategic Income Fund Class I (ESIIX) 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 ESIIX. 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 ESIIX
ESIIX charges 1.21% annually. Among mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ESIIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.05% | Aug 3, 2014 | ESIIX vs DBSCX | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Fund Admiral Sha... | 0.30% | Oct 12, 2021 | ESIIX vs VMSAX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | 0.40% | Jul 28, 2016 | ESIIX vs BWDTX | |
| JPMorgan Income Fund | 0.40% | Jun 1, 2014 | ESIIX vs JMSIX | |
| Mercer Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund | 0.44% | Aug 20, 2013 | ESIIX vs MOFIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ESIIX
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 | ESIIX vs NWXHX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 98 | Jan 30, 2018 | ESIIX vs CBLDX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 98 | Nov 2, 2015 | ESIIX vs NWXEX | |
| Easterly Income Opportunities Fund | 98 | Aug 20, 2018 | ESIIX vs JSVIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 98 | Aug 3, 2014 | ESIIX vs DBSCX |
Top Performing ESIIX Alternatives (YTD)
ESIIX 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 | ESIIX vs CRMVX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.01% | Jul 16, 2019 | ESIIX vs RFXIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.84% | Aug 3, 2014 | ESIIX vs DBSCX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 0.76% | Nov 1, 2015 | ESIIX vs NWXHX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 0.69% | Nov 2, 2015 | ESIIX vs NWXEX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ESIIX
ESIIX 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 | ESIIX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.56% | Jul 16, 2019 | ESIIX vs RFXIX | |
| Muzinich Low Duration Fund | 1.57% | Jun 29, 2016 | ESIIX vs MZLSX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 1.60% | Nov 2, 2015 | ESIIX vs NWXEX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 1.62% | Nov 1, 2015 | ESIIX vs NWXHX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ESIIX
ESIIX 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 | ESIIX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | -0.94% | Jul 16, 2019 | ESIIX vs RFXIX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | -1.20% | Nov 2, 2015 | ESIIX vs NWXEX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | -1.22% | Jul 28, 2016 | ESIIX vs BWDTX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | -1.22% | Dec 29, 2019 | ESIIX vs AXSIX |
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