Franklin Adjustable U.S. Government Securities Fund (FISAX) Alternatives
Franklin Adjustable U.S. Government Securities Fund (FISAX) belongs to the Ultrashort Bond category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FISAX. 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 FISAX
FISAX charges 0.85% annually. Among mutual funds in the Ultrashort Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FISAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Hermes Conservative Microshort Fund | 0.05% | Feb 2, 2021 | FISAX vs FHCOX | |
| DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.13% | Jul 25, 1983 | FISAX vs DFIHX | |
| Six Circles Tax Aware Ultra Short Duration Fund | 0.15% | Jul 8, 2018 | FISAX vs CUTAX | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class | 0.15% | Dec 31, 2013 | FISAX vs BUBIX | |
| DFA Two-Year Government Portfolio | 0.17% | Jun 6, 1996 | FISAX vs DFYGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FISAX
Among mutual funds in the Ultrashort Bond 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator Ultra Short Term Bond Fund | 100 | Mar 21, 2019 | FISAX vs NUSIX | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund | 100 | Dec 31, 2013 | FISAX vs BUBSX | |
| Fidelity Series Treasury Bill Index Fund | 100 | Aug 28, 2018 | FISAX vs FHQFX | |
| T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund | 100 | Dec 3, 2012 | FISAX vs TRBUX | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class | 100 | Dec 31, 2013 | FISAX vs BUBIX |
Top Performing FISAX Alternatives (YTD)
FISAX alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Two-Year Government Portfolio | 0.88% | Jun 6, 1996 | FISAX vs DFYGX | |
| Sterling Capital Ultra Short Bond Fund | 0.83% | Nov 30, 2012 | FISAX vs BUSIX | |
| DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.81% | Jul 25, 1983 | FISAX vs DFIHX | |
| Navigator Ultra Short Term Bond Fund | 0.76% | Mar 21, 2019 | FISAX vs NUSIX | |
| Northern Ultra-Short Fixed Income Fund | 0.75% | Jun 18, 2009 | FISAX vs NUSFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FISAX
FISAX alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tactical Multi-Purpose Fund | 0.55% | Mar 30, 2017 | FISAX vs TMPFX | |
| Navigator Ultra Short Term Bond Fund | 0.65% | Mar 21, 2019 | FISAX vs NUSIX | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund | 0.65% | Dec 31, 2013 | FISAX vs BUBSX | |
| DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.72% | Jul 25, 1983 | FISAX vs DFIHX | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class | 0.72% | Dec 31, 2013 | FISAX vs BUBIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FISAX
FISAX alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Global Investors U.S. Government Ultra-Short ... | 0.00% | Dec 2, 2013 | FISAX vs UGSDX | |
| Tactical Multi-Purpose Fund | 0.00% | Mar 30, 2017 | FISAX vs TMPFX | |
| Fidelity Series Treasury Bill Index Fund | -0.10% | Aug 28, 2018 | FISAX vs FHQFX | |
| Navigator Ultra Short Term Bond Fund | -0.10% | Mar 21, 2019 | FISAX vs NUSIX | |
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust Ultra-Shor... | -0.10% | Apr 28, 2016 | FISAX vs MUIIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Franklin Templeton
Most popular Franklin Templeton mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin DynaTech Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -15.24% | Jan 2, 1968 | FISAX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 94 | -2.21% | May 18, 1969 | FISAX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 82 | 2.15% | — | FISAX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -8.53% | Apr 1, 1948 | FISAX vs FKGRX | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -4.58% | Jan 14, 1987 | FISAX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 42 | 20.88% | Jun 10, 2011 | FISAX vs EMO | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -12.79% | Aug 29, 1997 | FISAX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 18 | -10.22% | Oct 24, 1983 | FISAX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 86 | 2.21% | Aug 28, 1997 | FISAX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -6.24% | Mar 10, 1970 | FISAX vs SHAPX |
Often Compared With FISAX
What investors most often compare with FISAX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Floating Rate High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 84 | -0.61% | Aug 16, 2000 | FISAX vs FFRHX | |
| Fidelity Flex 500 Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 42 | -7.27% | Mar 9, 2017 | FISAX vs FDFIX | |
| Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | Volatility, Actively Managed | 17 | -7.92% | May 12, 2021 | FISAX vs SVOL | |
| PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.67% | May 31, 2012 | FISAX vs PAIPX | |
| Thornburg Ultra Short Income Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.72% | Dec 30, 2013 | FISAX vs TLDIX | |
| CrossingBridge Ultra-Short Duration Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.75% | Jun 29, 2021 | FISAX vs CBUDX |
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