Loomis Sayles Global Bond Fund (LSGBX) Alternatives
Loomis Sayles Global Bond Fund (LSGBX) belongs to the Global Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with LSGBX. 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 LSGBX
LSGBX charges 0.69% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among LSGBX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity International Bond Index Fund | 0.06% | Oct 10, 2019 | LSGBX vs FBIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund | 0.07% | Feb 26, 2021 | LSGBX vs VTILX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund In... | 0.11% | Feb 17, 2021 | LSGBX vs VTIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 0.13% | May 30, 2013 | LSGBX vs VTIBX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 0.16% | Jan 8, 2008 | LSGBX vs DFSHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LSGBX
Among mutual funds in the Global 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 97 | Jun 26, 2007 | LSGBX vs EAIIX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 97 | Jan 8, 2008 | LSGBX vs DFSHX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 97 | Sep 17, 1996 | LSGBX vs PYGSX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 96 | Dec 14, 2008 | LSGBX vs PRSNX | |
| T. Rowe Price International Bond Fund (USD Hedged) | 95 | Sep 11, 2017 | LSGBX vs TNBMX |
Top Performing LSGBX Alternatives (YTD)
LSGBX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 0.92% | Jun 26, 2007 | LSGBX vs EAIIX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.77% | Feb 8, 1996 | LSGBX vs DFGFX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 0.46% | Mar 19, 2017 | LSGBX vs DGFFX | |
| UBS Sustainable Development Bank Bond Fund | 0.17% | Oct 23, 2018 | LSGBX vs UDBPX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.15% | Nov 5, 1990 | LSGBX vs DFGBX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LSGBX
LSGBX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 1.17% | Jan 8, 2008 | LSGBX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.56% | Feb 8, 1996 | LSGBX vs DFGFX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.64% | Nov 5, 1990 | LSGBX vs DFGBX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 1.66% | Sep 17, 1996 | LSGBX vs PYGSX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | 2.36% | Jul 28, 1999 | LSGBX vs SAXIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LSGBX
LSGBX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | -1.23% | Sep 17, 1996 | LSGBX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | -1.28% | Jan 8, 2008 | LSGBX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.38% | Nov 5, 1990 | LSGBX vs DFGBX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.41% | Feb 8, 1996 | LSGBX vs DFGFX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | -1.59% | Jul 28, 1999 | LSGBX vs SAXIX |
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 | LSGBX vs LSBDX | |
| Loomis Sayles Securitized Asset Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 87 | 0.29% | Mar 2, 2006 | LSGBX vs LSSAX | |
| Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 12 | -3.32% | Dec 31, 1996 | LSGBX vs LSSIX | |
| Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 17 | 0.75% | May 13, 1991 | LSGBX vs LSSCX | |
| Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 11 | -3.25% | Jun 30, 2015 | LSGBX vs LSMIX | |
| Loomis Sayles High Income Opps Fund | High Yield Bonds | 85 | -0.85% | Apr 12, 2004 | LSGBX vs LSIOX | |
| Loomis Sayles Fixed Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 90 | -1.09% | Jan 16, 1995 | LSGBX vs LSFIX | |
| Loomis Sayles Institutional High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 75 | -1.05% | Jun 5, 1996 | LSGBX vs LSHIX | |
| Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Fixed Income Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 58 | -1.06% | Jul 1, 1994 | LSGBX vs LSIGX | |
| Loomis Sayles Inflation Protected Securities Fund | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 30 | -0.21% | May 19, 1991 | LSGBX vs LSGSX |
Often Compared With LSGBX
What investors most often compare with LSGBX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shar... | Total Bond Market | 56 | -0.49% | Nov 12, 2001 | LSGBX vs VBTLX | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | Global Bonds | 69 | 0.27% | Nov 10, 2015 | LSGBX vs IAGG | |
| Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 83 | -0.59% | Oct 31, 2013 | LSGBX vs DAIOX |
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