Fidelity Global Credit Fund (FGBFX) Alternatives
Fidelity Global Credit Fund (FGBFX) 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 FGBFX. 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 FGBFX
FGBFX charges 0.70% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FGBFX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity International Bond Index Fund | 0.06% | Oct 10, 2019 | FGBFX vs FBIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund | 0.07% | Feb 26, 2021 | FGBFX vs VTILX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund In... | 0.11% | Feb 17, 2021 | FGBFX vs VTIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 0.13% | May 30, 2013 | FGBFX vs VTIBX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.16% | Feb 8, 1996 | FGBFX vs DFGFX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FGBFX
Among mutual funds in the Global 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 97 | Jun 26, 2007 | FGBFX vs EAIIX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 96 | Sep 17, 1996 | FGBFX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 96 | Jan 8, 2008 | FGBFX vs DFSHX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 96 | Dec 14, 2008 | FGBFX vs PRSNX | |
| T. Rowe Price International Bond Fund (USD Hedged) | 94 | Sep 11, 2017 | FGBFX vs TNBMX |
Top Performing FGBFX Alternatives (YTD)
FGBFX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 1.22% | Jun 26, 2007 | FGBFX vs EAIIX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.77% | Feb 8, 1996 | FGBFX vs DFGFX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 0.68% | Mar 19, 2017 | FGBFX vs DGFFX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | 0.35% | Jul 28, 1999 | FGBFX vs SAXIX | |
| UBS Sustainable Development Bank Bond Fund | 0.28% | Oct 23, 2018 | FGBFX vs UDBPX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FGBFX
FGBFX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 1.17% | Jan 8, 2008 | FGBFX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.56% | Feb 8, 1996 | FGBFX vs DFGFX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.64% | Nov 5, 1990 | FGBFX vs DFGBX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 1.66% | Sep 17, 1996 | FGBFX vs PYGSX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | 2.37% | Jul 28, 1999 | FGBFX vs SAXIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FGBFX
FGBFX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | -1.23% | Sep 17, 1996 | FGBFX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | -1.28% | Jan 8, 2008 | FGBFX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.38% | Nov 5, 1990 | FGBFX vs DFGBX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.41% | Feb 8, 1996 | FGBFX vs DFGFX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | -1.59% | Jul 28, 1999 | FGBFX vs SAXIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Fidelity
Most popular Fidelity mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 60 | -4.34% | Feb 17, 1988 | FGBFX vs FXAIX | |
| Fidelity ZERO Total Market Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 60 | -3.98% | — | FGBFX vs FZROX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | -9.77% | — | FGBFX vs FSPGX | |
| Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | Technology Equities | 96 | 7.19% | Jul 29, 1985 | FGBFX vs FSELX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | -3.98% | — | FGBFX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 71 | -7.12% | Dec 31, 1987 | FGBFX vs FBGRX | |
| Fidelity ZERO Large Cap Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | -4.59% | — | FGBFX vs FNILX | |
| Fidelity Contrafund Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 62 | -5.35% | May 17, 1967 | FGBFX vs FCNTX | |
| Fidelity International Index Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 76 | 0.95% | Nov 5, 1997 | FGBFX vs FSPSX | |
| Fidelity Total International Index Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 1.79% | Jun 7, 2016 | FGBFX vs FTIHX |
Often Compared With FGBFX
What investors most often compare with FGBFX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 50 | 0.09% | Apr 3, 2007 | FGBFX vs BND | |
| VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 1 | -11.26% | Feb 11, 2013 | FGBFX vs BIZD | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | Emerging Markets Bonds | 98 | 1.45% | Feb 3, 2013 | FGBFX vs EELDX |
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