Goldman Sachs Government Income Fund (GSGOX) Alternatives
Goldman Sachs Government Income Fund (GSGOX) belongs to the Government Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GSGOX. 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 GSGOX
GSGOX charges 0.82% annually. Among mutual funds in the Government Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GSGOX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.01% | Mar 16, 2009 | GSGOX vs GUSTX | |
| Fidelity SAI Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Oct 8, 2015 | GSGOX vs FBLTX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Mar 1, 2016 | GSGOX vs FUTBX | |
| Fidelity Intermediate Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | GSGOX vs FUAMX | |
| Fidelity Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Dec 20, 2005 | GSGOX vs FNBGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GSGOX
Among mutual funds in the Government 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 100 | Mar 16, 2009 | GSGOX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 99 | Dec 2, 1985 | GSGOX vs FEUGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 97 | Aug 23, 2010 | GSGOX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 97 | Dec 28, 2009 | GSGOX vs VSBSX | |
| Integrity Short Term Government Fund | 96 | Jun 29, 2011 | GSGOX vs MDSIX |
Top Performing GSGOX Alternatives (YTD)
GSGOX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 0.90% | Dec 2, 1985 | GSGOX vs FEUGX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 0.87% | May 31, 1987 | GSGOX vs DFFGX | |
| T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund | 0.62% | Nov 25, 1985 | GSGOX vs PRGMX | |
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.51% | Mar 16, 2009 | GSGOX vs GUSTX | |
| Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund | 0.37% | Nov 15, 1987 | GSGOX vs LTUSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GSGOX
GSGOX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 1.27% | Mar 16, 2009 | GSGOX vs GUSTX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 1.42% | Aug 23, 2010 | GSGOX vs VSBIX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 1.43% | May 31, 1987 | GSGOX vs DFFGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 1.44% | Dec 28, 2009 | GSGOX vs VSBSX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 1.56% | Dec 2, 1985 | GSGOX vs FEUGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GSGOX
GSGOX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | -0.20% | Mar 16, 2009 | GSGOX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | -0.53% | Dec 2, 1985 | GSGOX vs FEUGX | |
| Davis Government Bond Fund | -0.77% | Nov 30, 1994 | GSGOX vs RFBAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | -0.81% | Aug 23, 2010 | GSGOX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | -0.84% | Dec 28, 2009 | GSGOX vs VSBSX |
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