Guggenheim Core Bond Fund Institutional Class (GIUSX) Alternatives
Guggenheim Core Bond Fund Institutional Class (GIUSX) belongs to the Total Bond Market category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GIUSX. 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 GIUSX
GIUSX charges 0.50% annually. Among mutual funds in the Total Bond Market category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GIUSX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Bond Market II Index Fund | 0.02% | — | GIUSX vs VTBNX | |
| Fidelity U.S. Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | GIUSX vs FXNAX | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutiona... | 0.03% | Feb 5, 2010 | GIUSX vs VBMPX | |
| Fidelity Short-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Oct 18, 2017 | GIUSX vs FNSOX | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutiona... | 0.04% | Sep 18, 1995 | GIUSX vs VBTIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GIUSX
Among mutual funds in the Total Bond Market 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 100 | Feb 24, 2015 | GIUSX vs VUSFX | |
| JPMorgan Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Class... | 100 | Oct 10, 2008 | GIUSX vs JSOSX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Share... | 100 | Feb 24, 2015 | GIUSX vs VUBFX | |
| Fidelity Conservative Income Bond Institutional Cl... | 100 | Mar 3, 2011 | GIUSX vs FCNVX | |
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | 100 | May 31, 2018 | GIUSX vs FJTDX |
Top Performing GIUSX Alternatives (YTD)
GIUSX alternatives from the Total Bond Market category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 0.61% | Feb 24, 2015 | GIUSX vs VUSFX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Share... | 0.59% | Feb 24, 2015 | GIUSX vs VUBFX | |
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | 0.55% | May 31, 2018 | GIUSX vs FJTDX | |
| Fidelity Conservative Income Bond Institutional Cl... | 0.52% | Mar 3, 2011 | GIUSX vs FCNVX | |
| JPMorgan Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Class... | 0.41% | Oct 10, 2008 | GIUSX vs JSOSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GIUSX
GIUSX alternatives from the Total Bond Market category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 0.67% | Feb 24, 2015 | GIUSX vs VUSFX | |
| JPMorgan Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Class... | 0.68% | Oct 10, 2008 | GIUSX vs JSOSX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Share... | 0.84% | Feb 24, 2015 | GIUSX vs VUBFX | |
| Fidelity Conservative Income Bond Institutional Cl... | 1.28% | Mar 3, 2011 | GIUSX vs FCNVX | |
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | 1.35% | May 31, 2018 | GIUSX vs FJTDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GIUSX
GIUSX alternatives from the Total Bond Market category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Conservative Income Bond Institutional Cl... | -0.20% | Mar 3, 2011 | GIUSX vs FCNVX | |
| JPMorgan Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Class... | -0.26% | Oct 10, 2008 | GIUSX vs JSOSX | |
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | -0.30% | May 31, 2018 | GIUSX vs FJTDX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Share... | -0.30% | Feb 24, 2015 | GIUSX vs VUBFX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares | -0.35% | Feb 24, 2015 | GIUSX vs VUSFX |
Other Mutual Funds from Guggenheim
Most popular Guggenheim mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund | Derivative Income | 1 | -10.50% | Jul 26, 2007 | GIUSX vs GOF | |
| Rydex NASDAQ-100 Fund Investor Class | Large Cap Growth Equities | 45 | -9.21% | Feb 14, 1994 | GIUSX vs RYOCX | |
| Guggenheim Total Return Bond Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 65 | -0.73% | Nov 30, 2011 | GIUSX vs GIBIX | |
| Guggenheim Macro Opportunities Fund | Nontraditional Bonds | 93 | -1.19% | Nov 29, 2011 | GIUSX vs GIOIX | |
| Guggenheim Limited Duration Fund | Short-Term Bond | 97 | -0.13% | Dec 16, 2013 | GIUSX vs GILHX | |
| Guggenheim High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 68 | -2.36% | Aug 5, 1996 | GIUSX vs SIHAX | |
| Guggenheim Managed Futures Strategy Fund | Systematic Trend | 83 | 6.71% | Mar 1, 2007 | GIUSX vs RYMTX | |
| Guggenheim StylePlus - Large Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 31 | -8.68% | Sep 10, 1962 | GIUSX vs SECEX | |
| Guggenheim StylePlus - Mid Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 16 | -1.69% | Sep 17, 1969 | GIUSX vs SECUX | |
| Guggenheim Large Cap Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 29 | -3.42% | Aug 7, 1944 | GIUSX vs SECIX |
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