Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class R (FGBRX) 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 FGBRX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FGBRX
FGBRX charges 1.24% annually. There are 68 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 | FGBRX vs FBIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund | 0.07% | — | Feb 2021 | FGBRX vs VTILX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admir... | 0.10% | 122.00B | May 2013 | FGBRX vs VTABX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund In... | 0.11% | — | Feb 2021 | FGBRX vs VTIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 0.13% | — | May 2013 | FGBRX vs VTIBX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FGBRX
FGBRX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 9. There are 51 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 98 | — | Mar 2017 | FGBRX vs DGFFX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 95 | — | Dec 2008 | FGBRX vs PRSNX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 88 | — | Jun 2007 | FGBRX vs EAIIX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 84 | — | Jan 2008 | FGBRX vs DFSHX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 79 | — | Sep 1996 | FGBRX vs PYGSX |
Top Performing FGBRX Alternatives (YTD)
FGBRX is at 0.92% YTD. There are 38 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.27%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund | 3.27% | — | Oct 2013 | FGBRX vs DAIOX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 3.00% | — | Jun 2007 | FGBRX vs EAIIX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 2.79% | — | Dec 2008 | FGBRX vs PRSNX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 2.77% | — | Mar 2017 | FGBRX vs DGFFX | |
| DFA Global Core Plus Fixed Income Portfolio | 2.00% | — | Jan 2018 | FGBRX vs DGCFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FGBRX
FGBRX has 7.39% 1-year volatility. There are 68 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.56%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 1.56% | — | Sep 1996 | FGBRX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.59% | — | Feb 1996 | FGBRX vs DFGFX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 1.59% | — | Jan 2008 | FGBRX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.90% | — | Nov 1990 | FGBRX vs DFGBX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | 1.97% | — | Jul 1999 | FGBRX vs SAXIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FGBRX
FGBRX has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.38%. There are 67 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | -1.19% | — | Mar 2017 | FGBRX vs DGFFX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | -1.23% | — | Sep 1996 | FGBRX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | -1.28% | — | Jan 2008 | FGBRX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.38% | — | Nov 1990 | FGBRX vs DFGBX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.41% | — | Feb 1996 | FGBRX vs DFGFX |
Other Mutual Funds from Franklin Templeton
The 10 most viewed Franklin Templeton mutual funds shown here include FKDNX, FKRCX, FKINX and span 8 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin DynaTech Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities, Technology Equities | 14 | 6.36% | — | Jan 1968 | FGBRX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -11.18% | — | May 1969 | FGBRX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 84 | 4.75% | — | — | FGBRX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 19 | 3.38% | — | Apr 1948 | FGBRX vs FKGRX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 24 | 15.55% | — | Jun 2011 | FGBRX vs EMO | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 26 | 4.48% | — | Jan 1987 | FGBRX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 5 | -0.42% | — | Aug 1997 | FGBRX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 6 | 0.99% | — | Oct 1983 | FGBRX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 89 | 4.88% | — | Aug 1997 | FGBRX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 24 | 3.11% | — | Mar 1970 | FGBRX vs SHAPX |
Often Compared With FGBRX
Investors most often compare FGBRX with ARKW, FTEC, SPGBX. These 20 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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