GuideStone Funds Global Bond Fund (GGBFX) Alternatives
GuideStone Funds Global Bond Fund (GGBFX) 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 GGBFX. 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 GGBFX
GGBFX charges 0.86% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GGBFX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity International Bond Index Fund | 0.06% | Oct 10, 2019 | GGBFX vs FBIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund | 0.07% | Feb 26, 2021 | GGBFX vs VTILX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund In... | 0.11% | Feb 17, 2021 | GGBFX vs VTIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 0.13% | May 30, 2013 | GGBFX vs VTIBX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 0.16% | Jan 8, 2008 | GGBFX vs DFSHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GGBFX
Among mutual funds in the Global 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 97 | Jun 26, 2007 | GGBFX vs EAIIX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 97 | Jan 8, 2008 | GGBFX vs DFSHX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 97 | Sep 17, 1996 | GGBFX vs PYGSX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 96 | Dec 14, 2008 | GGBFX vs PRSNX | |
| T. Rowe Price International Bond Fund (USD Hedged) | 95 | Sep 11, 2017 | GGBFX vs TNBMX |
Top Performing GGBFX Alternatives (YTD)
GGBFX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 0.92% | Jun 26, 2007 | GGBFX vs EAIIX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.77% | Feb 8, 1996 | GGBFX vs DFGFX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 0.46% | Mar 19, 2017 | GGBFX vs DGFFX | |
| UBS Sustainable Development Bank Bond Fund | 0.17% | Oct 23, 2018 | GGBFX vs UDBPX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.15% | Nov 5, 1990 | GGBFX vs DFGBX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GGBFX
GGBFX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 1.17% | Jan 8, 2008 | GGBFX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.56% | Feb 8, 1996 | GGBFX vs DFGFX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.64% | Nov 5, 1990 | GGBFX vs DFGBX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 1.66% | Sep 17, 1996 | GGBFX vs PYGSX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | 2.36% | Jul 28, 1999 | GGBFX vs SAXIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GGBFX
GGBFX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | -1.23% | Sep 17, 1996 | GGBFX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | -1.28% | Jan 8, 2008 | GGBFX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.38% | Nov 5, 1990 | GGBFX vs DFGBX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.41% | Feb 8, 1996 | GGBFX vs DFGFX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | -1.59% | Jul 28, 1999 | GGBFX vs SAXIX |
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 | GGBFX vs GEQYX | |
| GuideStone Funds Strategic Alternatives Fund | Multistrategy | 64 | -0.78% | Jun 29, 2017 | GGBFX vs GFSYX | |
| GuideStone Funds Balanced Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 48 | -3.43% | Aug 26, 2001 | GGBFX vs GGIZX | |
| GuideStone Funds Growth Equity Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 13 | -13.99% | Aug 27, 2001 | GGBFX vs GGEYX | |
| GuideStone Funds Low-Duration Bond Fund | Short-Term Bond | 97 | 0.01% | Aug 27, 2001 | GGBFX vs GLDYX | |
| GuideStone Funds Aggressive Allocation Fund | Global Equities | 35 | -6.10% | Aug 26, 2001 | GGBFX vs GGBZX | |
| GuideStone Funds MyDestination 2035 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 55 | -3.61% | Dec 28, 2006 | GGBFX vs GMHZX | |
| GuideStone Funds MyDestination 2055 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 50 | -4.66% | Dec 29, 2011 | GGBFX vs GMGZX | |
| GuideStone Funds MyDestination 2025 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 61 | -2.78% | Dec 28, 2006 | GGBFX vs GMWZX | |
| GuideStone Funds Global Real Estate Securities Fun... | REIT | 21 | 0.11% | Dec 28, 2006 | GGBFX vs GREZX |
Often Compared With GGBFX
What investors most often compare with GGBFX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GuideStone Funds Growth Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 37 | -4.85% | Aug 26, 2001 | GGBFX vs GCOZX | |
| GuideStone Funds MyDestination 2045 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 50 | -4.34% | Dec 28, 2006 | GGBFX vs GMFZX | |
| GuideStone Funds Defensive Market Strategies Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 34 | -4.35% | Aug 31, 2011 | GGBFX vs GDMYX | |
| GuideStone Funds Conservative Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 65 | -2.20% | Aug 26, 2001 | GGBFX vs GFIZX | |
| GuideStone Funds Value Equity Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 28 | -2.60% | Aug 27, 2001 | GGBFX vs GVEYX | |
| GuideStone Funds Small Cap Equity Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 20 | -3.81% | Aug 27, 2001 | GGBFX vs GSCYX | |
| Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 83 | -0.59% | Oct 31, 2013 | GGBFX vs DAIOX |
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