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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to LSFIX
LSFIX charges 0.58% annually. There are 9 mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.05% | — | Aug 2014 | LSFIX vs DBSCX | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Fund Admiral Sha... | 0.30% | — | Oct 2021 | LSFIX vs VMSAX | |
| JPMorgan Income Fund | 0.40% | — | Jun 2014 | LSFIX vs JMSIX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | 0.40% | — | Jul 2016 | LSFIX vs BWDTX | |
| Mercer Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund | 0.44% | — | Aug 2013 | LSFIX vs MOFIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LSFIX
LSFIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 36. There are 57 mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 99 | — | Nov 2015 | LSFIX vs NWXHX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 99 | — | Nov 2015 | LSFIX vs NWXEX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | 98 | — | Jul 2016 | LSFIX vs BWDTX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 98 | — | Jul 2019 | LSFIX vs RFXIX | |
| Intrepid Income Fund | 97 | — | Jul 2007 | LSFIX vs ICMUX |
Top Performing LSFIX Alternatives (YTD)
LSFIX is at 0.00% YTD. There are 82 mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.57%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund | 4.57% | — | Jan 2011 | LSFIX vs ACP | |
| Western Asset Diversified Income Fund | 4.16% | — | Jun 2021 | LSFIX vs WDI | |
| Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund | 3.52% | — | Dec 1987 | LSFIX vs BRW | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - Flexible Bond Fund | 3.40% | — | May 2016 | LSFIX vs LFLIX | |
| Intrepid Income Fund | 2.85% | — | Jul 2007 | LSFIX vs ICMUX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LSFIX
LSFIX has 3.45% 1-year volatility. There are 48 mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.18%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 1.18% | — | Nov 2015 | LSFIX vs NWXHX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 1.22% | — | Nov 2015 | LSFIX vs NWXEX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | 1.30% | — | Jul 2016 | LSFIX vs BWDTX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.40% | — | Jul 2019 | LSFIX vs RFXIX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 1.41% | — | Jan 2018 | LSFIX vs CBLDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LSFIX
LSFIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.80%. There are 48 mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.41%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | -0.41% | — | Nov 2015 | LSFIX vs NWXHX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | -0.43% | — | Nov 2015 | LSFIX vs NWXEX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | -0.72% | — | Jul 2019 | LSFIX vs RFXIX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | -0.73% | — | Jan 2018 | LSFIX vs CBLDX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | -1.00% | — | Jul 2016 | LSFIX vs BWDTX |
Other Mutual Funds from Loomis Sayles Funds
The 10 most viewed Loomis Sayles Funds mutual funds shown here include LSBDX, LSSAX, LSGBX and span 9 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loomis Sayles Bond Fund | Multisector Bonds | 20 | -0.51% | — | May 1991 | LSFIX vs LSBDX | |
| Loomis Sayles Securitized Asset Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 59 | 1.20% | — | Mar 2006 | LSFIX vs LSSAX | |
| Loomis Sayles Global Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 4 | -0.78% | — | May 1991 | LSFIX vs LSGBX | |
| Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 60 | 20.03% | — | May 1991 | LSFIX vs LSSCX | |
| Loomis Sayles High Income Opps Fund | High Yield Bonds | 92 | 2.56% | — | Apr 2004 | LSFIX vs LSIOX | |
| Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 50 | 17.51% | — | Jun 2015 | LSFIX vs LSMIX | |
| Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 65 | 24.55% | — | Dec 1996 | LSFIX vs LSSIX | |
| Loomis Sayles Institutional High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 88 | 2.45% | — | Jun 1996 | LSFIX vs LSHIX | |
| Loomis Sayles Inflation Protected Securities Fund | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 10 | 0.52% | — | May 1991 | LSFIX vs LSGSX | |
| Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Fixed Income Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 17 | -0.34% | — | Jul 1994 | LSFIX vs LSIGX |
Often Compared With LSFIX
Investors most often compare LSFIX with PAAIX, ANGLX, AXSIX. These 11 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO All Asset Fund | Tactical Allocation | 91 | 9.05% | — | Nov 2002 | LSFIX vs PAAIX | |
| Angel Oak Multi-Strategy Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 96 | 2.40% | — | Jun 2011 | LSFIX vs ANGLX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 93 | 2.31% | — | Dec 2019 | LSFIX vs AXSIX | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL Global Income Opportunities Fund | Multisector Bonds | 7 | 0.02% | — | Mar 2012 | LSFIX vs BWG | |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Strategic Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 89 | 2.28% | — | May 1994 | LSFIX vs ECSIX | |
| Potomac Managed Volatility Fund | Multisector Bonds | 46 | 1.81% | — | Jun 2020 | LSFIX vs CRMVX | |
| Eaton Vance Strategic Income Fund Class I | Multisector Bonds | 94 | 2.78% | — | Apr 2009 | LSFIX vs ESIIX | |
| CrossingBridge Responsible Credit Fund | Multisector Bonds | 39 | 0.39% | — | Jun 2021 | LSFIX vs CBRDX | |
| Muzinich Low Duration Fund | Multisector Bonds | 92 | 1.73% | — | Jun 2016 | LSFIX vs MZLSX | |
| Easterly Income Opportunities Fund | Multisector Bonds | 80 | 0.41% | — | Aug 2018 | LSFIX vs JSVIX | |
| Eaton Vance Strategic Income Fund Class I | Multisector Bonds | 92 | 2.63% | — | Jan 1998 | LSFIX vs ETSIX |
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