Lord Abbett Inflation Focused Fund (LIFIX) belongs to the Inflation-Protected Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with LIFIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to LIFIX
LIFIX charges 0.47% annually. There are 34 mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Real Return Fu... | 0.02% | — | Dec 2006 | LIFIX vs RRPAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.04% | — | Oct 2012 | LIFIX vs VTSPX | |
| Schwab Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Ind... | 0.05% | — | Mar 2006 | LIFIX vs SWRSX | |
| Fidelity Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund | 0.05% | — | May 2012 | LIFIX vs FIPDX | |
| Fidelity SAI Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund | 0.05% | — | Aug 2024 | LIFIX vs FSPWX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LIFIX
LIFIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 75. There are 6 mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 90 | — | Oct 2012 | LIFIX vs VTSPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 90 | 70.50B | Oct 2012 | LIFIX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 90 | — | Oct 2012 | LIFIX vs VTIPX | |
| Allspring Real Return Fund | 82 | — | Feb 2003 | LIFIX vs IPBAX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Real Return Fu... | 81 | — | Dec 2006 | LIFIX vs RRPAX |
Top Performing LIFIX Alternatives (YTD)
LIFIX is at 1.58% YTD. There are 9 mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 11.21%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Real Return Fund | 11.21% | — | Feb 2003 | LIFIX vs IPBAX | |
| SEI Multi-Asset Real Return Fund Class A | 6.75% | — | Jul 2011 | LIFIX vs SEIAX | |
| DFA Global Core Plus Real Return Portfolio | 2.46% | — | May 2021 | LIFIX vs DFAAX | |
| VY BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio | 1.80% | — | Apr 2007 | LIFIX vs IBRIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.75% | — | Oct 2012 | LIFIX vs VTSPX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LIFIX
LIFIX has 2.38% 1-year volatility. There are 11 mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.57%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.57% | — | Oct 2012 | LIFIX vs VTIPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.59% | 70.50B | Oct 2012 | LIFIX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.59% | — | Oct 2012 | LIFIX vs VTSPX | |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Inc... | 1.63% | — | Mar 2010 | LIFIX vs EARRX | |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Inc... | 1.65% | — | Mar 2010 | LIFIX vs EIRRX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LIFIX
LIFIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -1.27%. There are 11 mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.72%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.72% | — | Oct 2012 | LIFIX vs VTIPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.75% | 70.50B | Oct 2012 | LIFIX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.75% | — | Oct 2012 | LIFIX vs VTSPX | |
| American Century Short Duration Inflation Protecti... | -0.82% | 1.19B | May 2005 | LIFIX vs APOIX | |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Inc... | -0.89% | — | Mar 2010 | LIFIX vs EIRRX |
Other Mutual Funds from Lord Abbett
The 10 most viewed Lord Abbett mutual funds shown here include LLDYX, LALDX, LSYAX and span 8 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund | Total Bond Market | 76 | 0.93% | — | Oct 2004 | LIFIX vs LLDYX | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund | Short-Term Bond | 70 | 0.83% | — | Nov 1993 | LIFIX vs LALDX | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 74 | 2.37% | — | May 2020 | LIFIX vs LSYAX | |
| Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 79 | 13.08% | — | Jan 1950 | LIFIX vs LAFFX | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 77 | 2.47% | — | Apr 2020 | LIFIX vs LSYIX | |
| Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund | Multisector Bonds | 40 | 1.16% | — | Mar 1971 | LIFIX vs LBNDX | |
| Lord Abbett Growth Leaders Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 14 | 8.81% | — | Jun 2011 | LIFIX vs LGLIX | |
| Lord Abbett High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 62 | 1.81% | — | Dec 1998 | LIFIX vs LHYAX | |
| Lord Abbett Ultra Short Bond Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 1.69% | — | Oct 2016 | LIFIX vs LUBYX | |
| Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund | Mid Cap Value Equities | 59 | 13.15% | — | Jun 1983 | LIFIX vs LAVLX |
Often Compared With LIFIX
Investors most often compare LIFIX with IVV, FFNYX, BIIPX. These 20 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
Compare LIFIX with Any Fund or Stock
Compare LIFIX with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.
Pair LIFIX with funds that move differently
Lord Abbett Inflation Focused Fund alternatives help with substitution. Diversifiers are the next step when you want funds with lower historical correlation to LIFIX.
Explore LIFIX Diversifiers