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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GGBFX
GGBFX charges 0.86% annually. There are 51 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.06%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity International Bond Index Fund | 0.06% | — | Oct 2019 | GGBFX vs FBIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund | 0.07% | — | Feb 2021 | GGBFX vs VTILX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admir... | 0.10% | 122.00B | May 2013 | GGBFX vs VTABX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund In... | 0.11% | — | Feb 2021 | GGBFX vs VTIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 0.13% | — | May 2013 | GGBFX vs VTIBX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GGBFX
GGBFX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 9. There are 50 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 98 | — | Mar 2017 | GGBFX vs DGFFX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 90 | — | Dec 2008 | GGBFX vs PRSNX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 88 | — | Jun 2007 | GGBFX vs EAIIX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 77 | — | Jan 2008 | GGBFX vs DFSHX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 75 | — | Sep 1996 | GGBFX vs PYGSX |
Top Performing GGBFX Alternatives (YTD)
GGBFX is at -0.16% YTD. There are 53 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.15%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 3.15% | — | Jun 2007 | GGBFX vs EAIIX | |
| Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund | 3.14% | — | Oct 2013 | GGBFX vs DAIOX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 2.66% | — | Mar 2017 | GGBFX vs DGFFX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 1.82% | — | Dec 2008 | GGBFX vs PRSNX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.80% | — | Feb 1996 | GGBFX vs DFGFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GGBFX
GGBFX has 4.12% 1-year volatility. There are 42 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.56%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 1.56% | — | Sep 1996 | GGBFX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.59% | — | Feb 1996 | GGBFX vs DFGFX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 1.59% | — | Jan 2008 | GGBFX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.89% | — | Nov 1990 | GGBFX vs DFGBX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | 1.98% | — | Jul 1999 | GGBFX vs SAXIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GGBFX
GGBFX has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.80%. There are 41 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | -1.19% | — | Mar 2017 | GGBFX vs DGFFX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | -1.23% | — | Sep 1996 | GGBFX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | -1.28% | — | Jan 2008 | GGBFX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.38% | — | Nov 1990 | GGBFX vs DFGBX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.41% | — | Feb 1996 | GGBFX vs DFGFX |
Other Mutual Funds from GuideStone Funds
The 10 most viewed GuideStone Funds mutual funds shown here include GEQYX, GFSYX, GREZX and span 8 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GuideStone Funds Equity Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 50 | 7.86% | — | Aug 2001 | GGBFX vs GEQYX | |
| GuideStone Funds Strategic Alternatives Fund | Multistrategy | 53 | 1.22% | — | Jun 2017 | GGBFX vs GFSYX | |
| GuideStone Funds Global Real Estate Securities Fun... | REIT | 16 | 9.79% | — | Dec 2006 | GGBFX vs GREZX | |
| GuideStone Funds Aggressive Allocation Fund | Global Equities | 40 | 8.42% | — | Aug 2001 | GGBFX vs GGBZX | |
| GuideStone Funds Low-Duration Bond Fund | Short-Term Bond | 88 | 0.65% | — | Aug 2001 | GGBFX vs GLDYX | |
| GuideStone Funds Growth Equity Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9 | -0.39% | — | Aug 2001 | GGBFX vs GGEYX | |
| GuideStone Funds Balanced Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 43 | 4.18% | — | Aug 2001 | GGBFX vs GGIZX | |
| GuideStone Funds MyDestination 2025 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 52 | 4.73% | — | Dec 2006 | GGBFX vs GMWZX | |
| GuideStone Funds MyDestination 2035 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 51 | 6.39% | — | Dec 2006 | GGBFX vs GMHZX | |
| GuideStone Funds MyDestination 2055 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 51 | 8.97% | — | Dec 2011 | GGBFX vs GMGZX |
Often Compared With GGBFX
Investors most often compare GGBFX with GFIZX, GSCYX, GVEYX. These 19 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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