Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund (IVSIX) Alternatives
Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund (IVSIX) 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 IVSIX. 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 IVSIX
IVSIX charges 0.72% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IVSIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity International Bond Index Fund | 0.06% | Oct 10, 2019 | IVSIX vs FBIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund | 0.07% | Feb 26, 2021 | IVSIX vs VTILX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund In... | 0.11% | Feb 17, 2021 | IVSIX vs VTIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 0.13% | May 30, 2013 | IVSIX vs VTIBX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 0.16% | Jan 8, 2008 | IVSIX vs DFSHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IVSIX
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 | IVSIX vs EAIIX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 97 | Jan 8, 2008 | IVSIX vs DFSHX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 97 | Sep 17, 1996 | IVSIX vs PYGSX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 96 | Dec 14, 2008 | IVSIX vs PRSNX | |
| T. Rowe Price International Bond Fund (USD Hedged) | 95 | Sep 11, 2017 | IVSIX vs TNBMX |
Top Performing IVSIX Alternatives (YTD)
IVSIX 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 | IVSIX vs EAIIX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.77% | Feb 8, 1996 | IVSIX vs DFGFX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 0.46% | Mar 19, 2017 | IVSIX vs DGFFX | |
| UBS Sustainable Development Bank Bond Fund | 0.17% | Oct 23, 2018 | IVSIX vs UDBPX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.15% | Nov 5, 1990 | IVSIX vs DFGBX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IVSIX
IVSIX 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 | IVSIX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.56% | Feb 8, 1996 | IVSIX vs DFGFX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.64% | Nov 5, 1990 | IVSIX vs DFGBX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 1.66% | Sep 17, 1996 | IVSIX vs PYGSX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | 2.36% | Jul 28, 1999 | IVSIX vs SAXIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IVSIX
IVSIX 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 | IVSIX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | -1.28% | Jan 8, 2008 | IVSIX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.38% | Nov 5, 1990 | IVSIX vs DFGBX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.41% | Feb 8, 1996 | IVSIX vs DFGFX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | -1.59% | Jul 28, 1999 | IVSIX vs SAXIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Ivy Funds
Most popular Ivy Funds mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 71 | -6.70% | Jul 30, 1997 | IVSIX vs WSTCX | |
| Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 33 | -5.99% | Sep 21, 1992 | IVSIX vs WRGCX | |
| Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund | Global Allocation | 36 | -4.73% | Apr 19, 1995 | IVSIX vs WASCX | |
| Delaware Ivy High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 41 | -2.61% | Jul 31, 1997 | IVSIX vs WRHIX | |
| Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 20 | -8.20% | Sep 21, 1992 | IVSIX vs WTRCX | |
| Delaware Ivy Energy Fund | Energy Equities | 96 | 12.70% | Apr 2, 2006 | IVSIX vs IEYYX |
Often Compared With IVSIX
What investors most often compare with IVSIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | IVSIX vs SPY |
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