GuideStone Funds Defensive Market Strategies Fund (GDMYX) Alternatives
GuideStone Funds Defensive Market Strategies Fund (GDMYX) belongs to the Diversified Portfolio category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GDMYX. 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 GDMYX
GDMYX charges 0.66% annually. Among mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GDMYX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity 70% Allocation Fund | 0.02% | Jan 1, 2022 | GDMYX vs FRGAX | |
| PGIM 60/40 Allocation Fund | 0.03% | Sep 12, 2017 | GDMYX vs PALDX | |
| TIAA-CREF Lifestyle Aggressive Growth Fund | 0.04% | Dec 8, 2011 | GDMYX vs TSAIX | |
| Baron WealthBuilder Fund | 0.05% | Dec 28, 2017 | GDMYX vs BWBIX | |
| Mutual of America Aggressive Allocation Fund | 0.05% | Nov 29, 2021 | GDMYX vs MAANX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GDMYX
Among mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | 99 | Nov 16, 2003 | GDMYX vs STDAX | |
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund Class I | 98 | Dec 24, 2002 | GDMYX vs TIBIX | |
| Chartwell Income Fund | 96 | Sep 2, 1987 | GDMYX vs BERIX | |
| Nuveen Flexible Income Fund | 95 | Dec 8, 2009 | GDMYX vs NWQIX | |
| Pioneer Multi-Asset Income Fund A | 93 | Dec 22, 2011 | GDMYX vs PMAIX |
Top Performing GDMYX Alternatives (YTD)
GDMYX alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Inflat... | 9.34% | Apr 8, 2012 | GDMYX vs SIFAX | |
| PGIM Real Assets Fund | 9.23% | Dec 29, 2010 | GDMYX vs PUDZX | |
| ICON Equity Income Fund | 8.64% | May 9, 2004 | GDMYX vs IOEZX | |
| DWS RREEF Real Assets Fund - Class A | 8.59% | Jul 30, 2007 | GDMYX vs AAAAX | |
| Concorde Wealth Management Fund | 8.18% | Dec 3, 1987 | GDMYX vs CONWX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GDMYX
GDMYX alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | 0.93% | Nov 16, 2003 | GDMYX vs STDAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Capita... | 2.64% | Apr 8, 2012 | GDMYX vs SCLAX | |
| Ave Maria Bond Fund | 3.44% | Apr 30, 2003 | GDMYX vs AVEFX | |
| American Funds College 2027 Fund | 3.47% | Sep 13, 2012 | GDMYX vs CSTAX | |
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Conservative Strategy F... | 3.66% | Nov 16, 2003 | GDMYX vs SICIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GDMYX
GDMYX alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | -0.59% | Nov 16, 2003 | GDMYX vs STDAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Capita... | -2.32% | Apr 8, 2012 | GDMYX vs SCLAX | |
| Ave Maria Bond Fund | -2.52% | Apr 30, 2003 | GDMYX vs AVEFX | |
| American Funds College 2027 Fund | -2.72% | Sep 13, 2012 | GDMYX vs CSTAX | |
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Conservative Strategy F... | -2.73% | Nov 16, 2003 | GDMYX vs SICIX |
Other Mutual Funds from GuideStone Funds
Most popular GuideStone Funds mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GuideStone Funds Equity Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 42 | -7.06% | Aug 27, 2001 | GDMYX vs GEQYX | |
| GuideStone Funds Strategic Alternatives Fund | Multistrategy | 64 | -0.78% | Jun 29, 2017 | GDMYX vs GFSYX | |
| GuideStone Funds Balanced Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 48 | -3.43% | Aug 26, 2001 | GDMYX vs GGIZX | |
| GuideStone Funds Growth Equity Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 13 | -13.99% | Aug 27, 2001 | GDMYX vs GGEYX | |
| GuideStone Funds Low-Duration Bond Fund | Short-Term Bond | 97 | 0.01% | Aug 27, 2001 | GDMYX vs GLDYX | |
| GuideStone Funds Aggressive Allocation Fund | Global Equities | 35 | -6.10% | Aug 26, 2001 | GDMYX vs GGBZX | |
| GuideStone Funds MyDestination 2035 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 55 | -3.61% | Dec 28, 2006 | GDMYX vs GMHZX | |
| GuideStone Funds MyDestination 2055 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 50 | -4.66% | Dec 29, 2011 | GDMYX vs GMGZX | |
| GuideStone Funds Global Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 39 | -1.79% | Dec 28, 2006 | GDMYX vs GGBFX | |
| GuideStone Funds MyDestination 2025 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 61 | -2.78% | Dec 28, 2006 | GDMYX vs GMWZX |
Often Compared With GDMYX
What investors most often compare with GDMYX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | GDMYX vs SPY | |
| Fidelity Sustainable Multi-Asset Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 64 | -4.40% | Feb 9, 2022 | GDMYX vs FYMIX | |
| Allspring Diversified Capital Builder Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 90 | 4.55% | Jan 19, 1998 | GDMYX vs EKBAX | |
| Quantified Managed Income Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 26 | -0.76% | Aug 8, 2013 | GDMYX vs QBDSX | |
| Kinetics The Global Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 12 | 5.17% | Dec 30, 1999 | GDMYX vs WWWEX | |
| Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 93 | 7.48% | Nov 3, 2009 | GDMYX vs TPDAX |
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