Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF) Alternatives
Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF) 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 FTF. 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 FTF
FTF charges 3.92% annually. Among mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FTF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.05% | Aug 3, 2014 | FTF vs DBSCX | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Fund Admiral Sha... | 0.30% | Oct 12, 2021 | FTF vs VMSAX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | 0.40% | Jul 28, 2016 | FTF vs BWDTX | |
| JPMorgan Income Fund | 0.40% | Jun 1, 2014 | FTF vs JMSIX | |
| Mercer Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund | 0.44% | Aug 20, 2013 | FTF vs MOFIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FTF
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 | FTF vs NWXHX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 98 | Jan 30, 2018 | FTF vs CBLDX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 98 | Nov 2, 2015 | FTF vs NWXEX | |
| Easterly Income Opportunities Fund | 98 | Aug 20, 2018 | FTF vs JSVIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 98 | Aug 3, 2014 | FTF vs DBSCX |
Top Performing FTF Alternatives (YTD)
FTF 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 | FTF vs CRMVX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.01% | Jul 16, 2019 | FTF vs RFXIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.84% | Aug 3, 2014 | FTF vs DBSCX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 0.76% | Nov 1, 2015 | FTF vs NWXHX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 0.69% | Nov 2, 2015 | FTF vs NWXEX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FTF
FTF 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 | FTF vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.56% | Jul 16, 2019 | FTF vs RFXIX | |
| Muzinich Low Duration Fund | 1.57% | Jun 29, 2016 | FTF vs MZLSX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 1.60% | Nov 2, 2015 | FTF vs NWXEX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 1.62% | Nov 1, 2015 | FTF vs NWXHX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FTF
FTF 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 | FTF vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | -0.94% | Jul 16, 2019 | FTF vs RFXIX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | -1.20% | Nov 2, 2015 | FTF vs NWXEX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | -1.22% | Jul 28, 2016 | FTF vs BWDTX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | -1.22% | Dec 29, 2019 | FTF vs AXSIX |
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 | 46 | -7.05% | Feb 17, 1988 | FTF vs FXAIX | |
| Fidelity ZERO Total Market Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 46 | -6.77% | — | FTF vs FZROX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Growth Index Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 28 | -13.03% | — | FTF vs FSPGX | |
| Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | Technology Equities | 94 | 0.00% | Jul 29, 1985 | FTF vs FSELX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 45 | -6.77% | — | FTF vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 54 | -11.15% | Dec 31, 1987 | FTF vs FBGRX | |
| Fidelity ZERO Large Cap Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 45 | -7.30% | — | FTF vs FNILX | |
| Fidelity Contrafund Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -8.57% | May 17, 1967 | FTF vs FCNTX | |
| Fidelity International Index Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 64 | -1.94% | Nov 5, 1997 | FTF vs FSPSX | |
| Fidelity Total International Index Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 79 | -1.15% | Jun 7, 2016 | FTF vs FTIHX |
Often Compared With FTF
What investors most often compare with FTF, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS Credit Opportunities Corp. | 18 | -16.30% | — | FTF vs FSCO |
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