First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund (FEBIX) Alternatives
First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund (FEBIX) belongs to the Global Allocation category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FEBIX. 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 FEBIX
FEBIX charges 0.93% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Allocation category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FEBIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Implementation Fund | 0.02% | Feb 29, 2012 | FEBIX vs GIMFX | |
| Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio | 0.19% | Jan 1, 1998 | FEBIX vs GGSIX | |
| Voya Global Perspectives Portfolio | 0.20% | Apr 30, 2013 | FEBIX vs IPIRX | |
| MH Elite Select Portfolio of Funds Fund | 0.21% | Apr 5, 2006 | FEBIX vs MHESX | |
| Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund - Moderate | 0.25% | Dec 29, 2005 | FEBIX vs JNSMX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FEBIX
Among mutual funds in the Global Allocation 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund | 98 | Dec 23, 2002 | FEBIX vs TIBAX | |
| Hartford Real Asset Fund | 97 | May 27, 2010 | FEBIX vs HRLYX | |
| GMO Benchmark-Free Fund | 97 | Jun 14, 2011 | FEBIX vs GBFFX | |
| GMO Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | 96 | Jul 22, 2003 | FEBIX vs GBMFX | |
| GMO Implementation Fund | 96 | Feb 29, 2012 | FEBIX vs GIMFX |
Top Performing FEBIX Alternatives (YTD)
FEBIX alternatives from the Global Allocation category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Absolute Return Fund | 14.79% | Feb 29, 2012 | FEBIX vs WARAX | |
| Hartford Real Asset Fund | 10.68% | May 27, 2010 | FEBIX vs HRLYX | |
| Wilmington Real Asset Fund | 10.27% | Jun 30, 2003 | FEBIX vs WMRIX | |
| Cohen & Steers Real Assets Fund Inc | 10.26% | Jan 30, 2012 | FEBIX vs RAPZX | |
| Principal Diversified Real Asset Fund | 9.23% | Mar 15, 2010 | FEBIX vs PDRDX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FEBIX
FEBIX alternatives from the Global Allocation category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund | 4.95% | Dec 10, 2017 | FEBIX vs PFADX | |
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund Class I | 5.78% | Mar 24, 2011 | FEBIX vs LFMIX | |
| MH Elite Income Fund of Funds | 6.46% | Aug 14, 2011 | FEBIX vs MHEIX | |
| Principal Diversified Select Real Asset Fund | 6.83% | Jul 2, 2019 | FEBIX vs PDSYX | |
| Nuveen Real Asset Income Fund | 6.94% | Sep 12, 2011 | FEBIX vs NRIIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FEBIX
FEBIX alternatives from the Global Allocation category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund Class I | -3.08% | Mar 24, 2011 | FEBIX vs LFMIX | |
| PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund | -4.21% | Dec 10, 2017 | FEBIX vs PFADX | |
| MH Elite Income Fund of Funds | -4.54% | Aug 14, 2011 | FEBIX vs MHEIX | |
| Allspring Absolute Return Fund | -5.06% | Feb 29, 2012 | FEBIX vs WARAX | |
| Principal Diversified Select Real Asset Fund | -5.32% | Jul 2, 2019 | FEBIX vs PDSYX |
Other Mutual Funds from First Eagle
Most popular First Eagle mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Global Fund Class I | Global Equities | 86 | -0.43% | — | FEBIX vs SGIIX | |
| First Eagle Global Fund Class A | Global Equities | 85 | -0.50% | Jan 1, 1979 | FEBIX vs SGENX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund | Precious Metals | 90 | 2.57% | Aug 30, 1993 | FEBIX vs SGGDX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class I | Precious Metals, Commodities | 90 | 2.63% | Aug 31, 1993 | FEBIX vs FEGIX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | Large Cap Blend Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 89 | 1.44% | — | FEBIX vs SGOIX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 89 | 1.35% | Aug 31, 1993 | FEBIX vs SGOVX | |
| First Eagle High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 3 | -0.97% | Nov 19, 2007 | FEBIX vs FEHIX | |
| First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 77 | -0.55% | Sep 3, 2001 | FEBIX vs FEVIX | |
| First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 71 | 3.36% | Apr 26, 2021 | FEBIX vs FESCX | |
| First Eagle Fund of America | Large Cap Blend Equities | 70 | -2.22% | Mar 2, 1998 | FEBIX vs FEAMX |
Often Compared With FEBIX
What investors most often compare with FEBIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Multi-Asset Income Fund | Global Allocation | 93 | 0.91% | Dec 21, 2011 | FEBIX vs PMFYX | |
| FPA Crescent Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 72 | -3.27% | Jun 1, 1993 | FEBIX vs FPACX | |
| Appleseed Fund | Global Allocation | — | — | Dec 7, 2006 | FEBIX vs APPLX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6 | Precious Metals | 90 | 2.66% | Mar 1, 2017 | FEBIX vs FEURX | |
| First Eagle Global Fund Class C | Global Allocation | 82 | -0.68% | Jan 1, 1979 | FEBIX vs FESGX | |
| First Eagle Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fu... | High Yield Muni | 4 | -0.44% | Feb 2, 2024 | FEBIX vs FDUAX | |
| First Eagle Gold Fund Class C | Precious Metals | 89 | 2.40% | May 15, 2003 | FEBIX vs FEGOX |
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