Franklin Strategic Income Fund (FRSTX) Alternatives
Franklin Strategic Income Fund (FRSTX) 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 FRSTX. 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 FRSTX
FRSTX charges 0.89% annually. Among mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FRSTX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.05% | Aug 3, 2014 | FRSTX vs DBSCX | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Fund Admiral Sha... | 0.30% | Oct 12, 2021 | FRSTX vs VMSAX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | 0.40% | Jul 28, 2016 | FRSTX vs BWDTX | |
| JPMorgan Income Fund | 0.40% | Jun 1, 2014 | FRSTX vs JMSIX | |
| Mercer Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund | 0.44% | Aug 20, 2013 | FRSTX vs MOFIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FRSTX
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 | FRSTX vs NWXHX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 98 | Jan 30, 2018 | FRSTX vs CBLDX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 98 | Nov 2, 2015 | FRSTX vs NWXEX | |
| Easterly Income Opportunities Fund | 98 | Aug 20, 2018 | FRSTX vs JSVIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 98 | Aug 3, 2014 | FRSTX vs DBSCX |
Top Performing FRSTX Alternatives (YTD)
FRSTX 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 | FRSTX vs CRMVX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.01% | Jul 16, 2019 | FRSTX vs RFXIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.84% | Aug 3, 2014 | FRSTX vs DBSCX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 0.76% | Nov 1, 2015 | FRSTX vs NWXHX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 0.69% | Nov 2, 2015 | FRSTX vs NWXEX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FRSTX
FRSTX 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 | FRSTX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.56% | Jul 16, 2019 | FRSTX vs RFXIX | |
| Muzinich Low Duration Fund | 1.57% | Jun 29, 2016 | FRSTX vs MZLSX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 1.60% | Nov 2, 2015 | FRSTX vs NWXEX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 1.62% | Nov 1, 2015 | FRSTX vs NWXHX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FRSTX
FRSTX 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 | FRSTX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | -0.94% | Jul 16, 2019 | FRSTX vs RFXIX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | -1.20% | Nov 2, 2015 | FRSTX vs NWXEX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | -1.22% | Jul 28, 2016 | FRSTX vs BWDTX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | -1.22% | Dec 29, 2019 | FRSTX vs AXSIX |
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 | FRSTX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 94 | -2.21% | May 18, 1969 | FRSTX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 82 | 2.15% | — | FRSTX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -8.53% | Apr 1, 1948 | FRSTX vs FKGRX | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -4.58% | Jan 14, 1987 | FRSTX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 42 | 20.88% | Jun 10, 2011 | FRSTX vs EMO | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -12.79% | Aug 29, 1997 | FRSTX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 18 | -10.22% | Oct 24, 1983 | FRSTX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 86 | 2.21% | Aug 28, 1997 | FRSTX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -6.24% | Mar 10, 1970 | FRSTX vs SHAPX |
Often Compared With FRSTX
What investors most often compare with FRSTX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 46 | -7.05% | Feb 17, 1988 | FRSTX vs FXAIX | |
| PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund | Corporate Bonds | 2 | -3.88% | Dec 24, 2002 | FRSTX vs PTY | |
| CrossingBridge Responsible Credit Fund | Multisector Bonds | 81 | 0.44% | Jun 29, 2021 | FRSTX vs CBRDX | |
| Angel Oak Multi-Strategy Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 97 | 0.41% | Jun 27, 2011 | FRSTX vs ANGLX | |
| Eaton Vance Strategic Income Fund Class I | Multisector Bonds | 98 | 0.53% | Apr 3, 2009 | FRSTX vs ESIIX |
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