The Hartford World Bond Fund (HWDIX) Alternatives
The Hartford World Bond Fund (HWDIX) 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 HWDIX. 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 HWDIX
HWDIX charges 0.71% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among HWDIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity International Bond Index Fund | 0.06% | Oct 10, 2019 | HWDIX vs FBIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund | 0.07% | Feb 26, 2021 | HWDIX vs VTILX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund In... | 0.11% | Feb 17, 2021 | HWDIX vs VTIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 0.13% | May 30, 2013 | HWDIX vs VTIBX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 0.16% | Jan 8, 2008 | HWDIX vs DFSHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HWDIX
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 | HWDIX vs EAIIX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 97 | Jan 8, 2008 | HWDIX vs DFSHX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 97 | Sep 17, 1996 | HWDIX vs PYGSX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 96 | Dec 14, 2008 | HWDIX vs PRSNX | |
| T. Rowe Price International Bond Fund (USD Hedged) | 95 | Sep 11, 2017 | HWDIX vs TNBMX |
Top Performing HWDIX Alternatives (YTD)
HWDIX 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 | HWDIX vs EAIIX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.77% | Feb 8, 1996 | HWDIX vs DFGFX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 0.46% | Mar 19, 2017 | HWDIX vs DGFFX | |
| UBS Sustainable Development Bank Bond Fund | 0.17% | Oct 23, 2018 | HWDIX vs UDBPX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.15% | Nov 5, 1990 | HWDIX vs DFGBX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HWDIX
HWDIX 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 | HWDIX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.56% | Feb 8, 1996 | HWDIX vs DFGFX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.64% | Nov 5, 1990 | HWDIX vs DFGBX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 1.66% | Sep 17, 1996 | HWDIX vs PYGSX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | 2.36% | Jul 28, 1999 | HWDIX vs SAXIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HWDIX
HWDIX 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 | HWDIX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | -1.28% | Jan 8, 2008 | HWDIX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.38% | Nov 5, 1990 | HWDIX vs DFGBX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.41% | Feb 8, 1996 | HWDIX vs DFGFX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | -1.59% | Jul 28, 1999 | HWDIX vs SAXIX |
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Often Compared With HWDIX
What investors most often compare with HWDIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | HWDIX vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | Global Bonds | 46 | -0.13% | May 31, 2013 | HWDIX vs BNDX | |
| Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 83 | -0.59% | Oct 31, 2013 | HWDIX vs DAIOX |
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