Lord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund (LALDX) Alternatives
Lord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund (LALDX) belongs to the Short-Term Bond category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with LALDX. 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 LALDX
LALDX charges 0.58% annually. Among mutual funds in the Short-Term Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among LALDX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Institutional Short-Term Bond Fund | 0.02% | Jun 19, 2015 | LALDX vs VISTX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Intermediate-Term Bond Fund | 0.02% | Jun 19, 2015 | LALDX vs VIITX | |
| Schwab Short-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.06% | Feb 23, 2017 | LALDX vs SWSBX | |
| TIAA-CREF Short-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.09% | Aug 7, 2015 | LALDX vs TNSHX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.15% | Mar 1, 1994 | LALDX vs VBISX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LALDX
Among mutual funds in the Short-Term 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund ... | 99 | Jul 5, 2016 | LALDX vs DHEIX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund | 99 | Jul 5, 2016 | LALDX vs DHEAX | |
| T. Rowe Price Short Duration Income Fund | 99 | Dec 7, 2020 | LALDX vs TSDLX | |
| DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio | 99 | Nov 5, 2013 | LALDX vs DFAIX | |
| DoubleLine Low Duration Bond Fund | 99 | Sep 30, 2011 | LALDX vs DBLSX |
Top Performing LALDX Alternatives (YTD)
LALDX alternatives from the Short-Term Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GuidePath Absolute Return Allocation Fund | 4.77% | Apr 29, 2011 | LALDX vs GPARX | |
| Destinations Low Duration Fixed Income Fund | 1.24% | Mar 20, 2017 | LALDX vs DLDFX | |
| DFA Two-Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.89% | Jun 6, 1996 | LALDX vs DFCFX | |
| DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio | 0.86% | Nov 5, 2013 | LALDX vs DFAIX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund ... | 0.82% | Jul 5, 2016 | LALDX vs DHEIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LALDX
LALDX alternatives from the Short-Term Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio | 0.91% | Mar 4, 2009 | LALDX vs DFEQX | |
| DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio | 1.07% | Nov 5, 2013 | LALDX vs DFAIX | |
| GuidepathConservative Income Fund | 1.14% | Apr 30, 2018 | LALDX vs GPICX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund ... | 1.15% | Jul 5, 2016 | LALDX vs DHEIX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund | 1.19% | Jul 5, 2016 | LALDX vs DHEAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LALDX
LALDX alternatives from the Short-Term Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio | -0.47% | Nov 5, 2013 | LALDX vs DFAIX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund | -0.50% | Jul 5, 2016 | LALDX vs DHEAX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund ... | -0.50% | Jul 5, 2016 | LALDX vs DHEIX | |
| GuidepathConservative Income Fund | -0.52% | Apr 30, 2018 | LALDX vs GPICX | |
| Sextant Short Term Bond Fund | -0.60% | Sep 28, 1995 | LALDX vs STBFX |
Other Mutual Funds from Lord Abbett
Most popular Lord Abbett mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund | Total Bond Market | 93 | -0.47% | Oct 19, 2004 | LALDX vs LLDYX | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 73 | -1.69% | Apr 30, 2020 | LALDX vs LSYIX | |
| Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 56 | -0.95% | Jan 3, 1950 | LALDX vs LAFFX | |
| Lord Abbett Growth Leaders Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -14.54% | Jun 30, 2011 | LALDX vs LGLIX | |
| Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund | Multisector Bonds | 69 | -1.89% | Mar 31, 1971 | LALDX vs LBNDX | |
| Lord Abbett High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 66 | -1.97% | Dec 31, 1998 | LALDX vs LHYAX | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 70 | -1.81% | May 1, 2020 | LALDX vs LSYAX | |
| Lord Abbett Ultra Short Bond Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.40% | Oct 17, 2016 | LALDX vs LUBYX | |
| Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund | Mid Cap Value Equities | 23 | -1.87% | Jun 28, 1983 | LALDX vs LAVLX | |
| Lord Abbett Intermediate Tax Free Fund | Municipal Bonds | 64 | -0.69% | Jun 29, 2003 | LALDX vs LISAX |
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