Loomis Sayles Fixed Income Fund (LSFIX) Alternatives
Loomis Sayles Fixed Income Fund (LSFIX) belongs to the Multisector Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with LSFIX. 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 LSFIX
LSFIX charges 0.58% annually. Among mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among LSFIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.05% | Aug 3, 2014 | LSFIX vs DBSCX | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Fund Admiral Sha... | 0.30% | Oct 12, 2021 | LSFIX vs VMSAX | |
| JPMorgan Income Fund | 0.40% | Jun 1, 2014 | LSFIX vs JMSIX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | 0.40% | Jul 28, 2016 | LSFIX vs BWDTX | |
| Mercer Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund | 0.44% | Aug 20, 2013 | LSFIX vs MOFIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LSFIX
Among mutual funds in the Multisector 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 99 | Nov 1, 2015 | LSFIX vs NWXHX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 98 | Jan 30, 2018 | LSFIX vs CBLDX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 98 | Nov 2, 2015 | LSFIX vs NWXEX | |
| Easterly Income Opportunities Fund | 98 | Aug 20, 2018 | LSFIX vs JSVIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 98 | Aug 3, 2014 | LSFIX vs DBSCX |
Top Performing LSFIX Alternatives (YTD)
LSFIX alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conquer Risk Managed Volatility Fund | 1.11% | Jun 30, 2020 | LSFIX vs CRMVX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.01% | Jul 16, 2019 | LSFIX vs RFXIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.84% | Aug 3, 2014 | LSFIX vs DBSCX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 0.76% | Nov 1, 2015 | LSFIX vs NWXHX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | 0.69% | Dec 29, 2019 | LSFIX vs AXSIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LSFIX
LSFIX alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 1.45% | Jan 30, 2018 | LSFIX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.56% | Jul 16, 2019 | LSFIX vs RFXIX | |
| Muzinich Low Duration Fund | 1.57% | Jun 29, 2016 | LSFIX vs MZLSX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 1.60% | Nov 2, 2015 | LSFIX vs NWXEX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 1.62% | Nov 1, 2015 | LSFIX vs NWXHX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LSFIX
LSFIX alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | -0.93% | Jan 30, 2018 | LSFIX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | -0.94% | Jul 16, 2019 | LSFIX vs RFXIX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | -1.20% | Nov 2, 2015 | LSFIX vs NWXEX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | -1.22% | Dec 29, 2019 | LSFIX vs AXSIX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | -1.22% | Jul 28, 2016 | LSFIX vs BWDTX |
Other Mutual Funds from Loomis Sayles Funds
Most popular Loomis Sayles Funds mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loomis Sayles Bond Fund | Multisector Bonds | 83 | -1.54% | May 15, 1991 | LSFIX vs LSBDX | |
| Loomis Sayles Securitized Asset Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 87 | 0.29% | Mar 2, 2006 | LSFIX vs LSSAX | |
| Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 12 | -3.32% | Dec 31, 1996 | LSFIX vs LSSIX | |
| Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 17 | 0.75% | May 13, 1991 | LSFIX vs LSSCX | |
| Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 11 | -3.25% | Jun 30, 2015 | LSFIX vs LSMIX | |
| Loomis Sayles High Income Opps Fund | High Yield Bonds | 85 | -0.85% | Apr 12, 2004 | LSFIX vs LSIOX | |
| Loomis Sayles Global Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 43 | -1.87% | May 9, 1991 | LSFIX vs LSGBX | |
| Loomis Sayles Institutional High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 75 | -1.05% | Jun 5, 1996 | LSFIX vs LSHIX | |
| Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Fixed Income Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 58 | -1.06% | Jul 1, 1994 | LSFIX vs LSIGX | |
| Loomis Sayles Inflation Protected Securities Fund | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 30 | -0.21% | May 19, 1991 | LSFIX vs LSGSX |
Often Compared With LSFIX
What investors most often compare with LSFIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO All Asset Fund | Tactical Allocation | 90 | 2.90% | Nov 5, 2002 | LSFIX vs PAAIX | |
| Angel Oak Multi-Strategy Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 97 | 0.41% | Jun 27, 2011 | LSFIX vs ANGLX | |
| CrossingBridge Responsible Credit Fund | Multisector Bonds | 81 | 0.44% | Jun 29, 2021 | LSFIX vs CBRDX | |
| Eaton Vance Strategic Income Fund Class I | Multisector Bonds | 98 | 0.53% | Apr 3, 2009 | LSFIX vs ESIIX |
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