Guggenheim Ultra Short Duration Fund (GIYIX) Alternatives
Guggenheim Ultra Short Duration Fund (GIYIX) belongs to the Ultrashort Bond category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GIYIX. 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 GIYIX
GIYIX charges 0.34% annually. Among mutual funds in the Ultrashort Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GIYIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Hermes Conservative Microshort Fund | 0.05% | Feb 2, 2021 | GIYIX vs FHCOX | |
| DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.13% | Jul 25, 1983 | GIYIX vs DFIHX | |
| Six Circles Tax Aware Ultra Short Duration Fund | 0.15% | Jul 8, 2018 | GIYIX vs CUTAX | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class | 0.15% | Dec 31, 2013 | GIYIX vs BUBIX | |
| DFA Two-Year Government Portfolio | 0.17% | Jun 6, 1996 | GIYIX vs DFYGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GIYIX
Among mutual funds in the Ultrashort Bond 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator Ultra Short Term Bond Fund | 100 | Mar 21, 2019 | GIYIX vs NUSIX | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund | 100 | Dec 31, 2013 | GIYIX vs BUBSX | |
| Fidelity Series Treasury Bill Index Fund | 100 | Aug 28, 2018 | GIYIX vs FHQFX | |
| T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund | 100 | Dec 3, 2012 | GIYIX vs TRBUX | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class | 100 | Dec 31, 2013 | GIYIX vs BUBIX |
Top Performing GIYIX Alternatives (YTD)
GIYIX alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Two-Year Government Portfolio | 0.88% | Jun 6, 1996 | GIYIX vs DFYGX | |
| Sterling Capital Ultra Short Bond Fund | 0.83% | Nov 30, 2012 | GIYIX vs BUSIX | |
| DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.81% | Jul 25, 1983 | GIYIX vs DFIHX | |
| Navigator Ultra Short Term Bond Fund | 0.76% | Mar 21, 2019 | GIYIX vs NUSIX | |
| Northern Ultra-Short Fixed Income Fund | 0.75% | Jun 18, 2009 | GIYIX vs NUSFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GIYIX
GIYIX alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tactical Multi-Purpose Fund | 0.55% | Mar 30, 2017 | GIYIX vs TMPFX | |
| Navigator Ultra Short Term Bond Fund | 0.65% | Mar 21, 2019 | GIYIX vs NUSIX | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund | 0.65% | Dec 31, 2013 | GIYIX vs BUBSX | |
| DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.72% | Jul 25, 1983 | GIYIX vs DFIHX | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class | 0.72% | Dec 31, 2013 | GIYIX vs BUBIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GIYIX
GIYIX alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Global Investors U.S. Government Ultra-Short ... | 0.00% | Dec 2, 2013 | GIYIX vs UGSDX | |
| Tactical Multi-Purpose Fund | 0.00% | Mar 30, 2017 | GIYIX vs TMPFX | |
| Navigator Ultra Short Term Bond Fund | -0.10% | Mar 21, 2019 | GIYIX vs NUSIX | |
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust Ultra-Shor... | -0.10% | Apr 28, 2016 | GIYIX vs MUIIX | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund | -0.10% | Dec 31, 2013 | GIYIX vs BUBSX |
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 | GIYIX vs GOF | |
| Rydex NASDAQ-100 Fund Investor Class | Large Cap Growth Equities | 45 | -9.21% | Feb 14, 1994 | GIYIX vs RYOCX | |
| Guggenheim Total Return Bond Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 65 | -0.73% | Nov 30, 2011 | GIYIX vs GIBIX | |
| Guggenheim Limited Duration Fund | Short-Term Bond | 97 | -0.13% | Dec 16, 2013 | GIYIX vs GILHX | |
| Guggenheim Macro Opportunities Fund | Nontraditional Bonds | 93 | -1.19% | Nov 29, 2011 | GIYIX vs GIOIX | |
| Guggenheim High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 68 | -2.36% | Aug 5, 1996 | GIYIX vs SIHAX | |
| Guggenheim Managed Futures Strategy Fund | Systematic Trend | 83 | 6.71% | Mar 1, 2007 | GIYIX vs RYMTX | |
| Guggenheim StylePlus - Large Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 31 | -8.68% | Sep 10, 1962 | GIYIX vs SECEX | |
| Guggenheim Core Bond Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 57 | -0.71% | — | GIYIX vs GIUSX | |
| Guggenheim StylePlus - Mid Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 16 | -1.69% | Sep 17, 1969 | GIYIX vs SECUX |
Often Compared With GIYIX
What investors most often compare with GIYIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Multi-Asset Ultrashort Income Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.52% | Apr 29, 2011 | GIYIX vs MYFRX | |
| CrossingBridge Ultra-Short Duration Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.75% | Jun 29, 2021 | GIYIX vs CBUDX |
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