MetLife Core Plus Fund (LPCIX) Alternatives
MetLife Core Plus Fund (LPCIX) belongs to the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with LPCIX. 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 LPCIX
LPCIX charges 0.64% annually. Among mutual funds in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among LPCIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Core Fixed Income Fund | 0.16% | Aug 15, 2005 | LPCIX vs MCFIX | |
| State Street Income Fund | 0.20% | Jan 2, 1980 | LPCIX vs SSASX | |
| Elfun Income Fund | 0.29% | Dec 31, 1984 | LPCIX vs EINFX | |
| TIAA-CREF Core Bond Fund | 0.29% | Jul 1, 1999 | LPCIX vs TIBDX | |
| Baird Core Plus Bond Fund | 0.30% | Sep 29, 2000 | LPCIX vs BCOIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LPCIX
Among mutual funds in the Intermediate Core-Plus 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 99 | Jul 6, 2016 | LPCIX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | 98 | Jun 30, 2017 | LPCIX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 94 | Jul 30, 2010 | LPCIX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 87 | Mar 11, 2011 | LPCIX vs ARINX | |
| MassMutual Diversified Bond Fund | 80 | May 3, 1999 | LPCIX vs MDVAX |
Top Performing LPCIX Alternatives (YTD)
LPCIX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund | 3.03% | Apr 28, 2021 | LPCIX vs NPCT | |
| GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | 0.96% | Apr 30, 1997 | LPCIX vs GUGAX | |
| Putnam Mortgage Securities Fund | 0.88% | Feb 8, 1984 | LPCIX vs PGSIX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 0.82% | Jul 6, 2016 | LPCIX vs HOBIX | |
| TCW Total Return Bond Fund | 0.57% | Jun 17, 1993 | LPCIX vs TGLMX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LPCIX
LPCIX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAMA Income Fund | 0.98% | Jun 30, 2017 | LPCIX vs AMFIX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 1.85% | Mar 11, 2011 | LPCIX vs ARINX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 1.90% | Jul 30, 2010 | LPCIX vs LCTRX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 2.09% | Jul 6, 2016 | LPCIX vs HOBIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Green Bond Fund | 3.36% | Nov 16, 2018 | LPCIX vs TGRNX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LPCIX
LPCIX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | -0.72% | Jul 6, 2016 | LPCIX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | -0.74% | Jun 30, 2017 | LPCIX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | -1.17% | Jul 30, 2010 | LPCIX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | -1.63% | Mar 11, 2011 | LPCIX vs ARINX | |
| Metropolitan West Investment Grade Credit Fund | -2.35% | Jun 29, 2018 | LPCIX vs MWIGX |
Often Compared With LPCIX
What investors most often compare with LPCIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | LPCIX vs VOO |
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