Loomis Sayles Inflation Protected Securities Fund (LSGSX) Alternatives
Loomis Sayles Inflation Protected Securities Fund (LSGSX) 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 LSGSX. 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 LSGSX
LSGSX charges 0.40% annually. Among mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among LSGSX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Real Return Fu... | 0.02% | Dec 13, 2006 | LSGSX vs RRPAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.04% | Oct 17, 2012 | LSGSX vs VTSPX | |
| Schwab Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Ind... | 0.05% | Mar 30, 2006 | LSGSX vs SWRSX | |
| Fidelity SAI Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund | 0.05% | Aug 16, 2024 | LSGSX vs FSPWX | |
| Fidelity SAI 0-5 Year Inflation-Protected Bond Ind... | 0.05% | Nov 4, 2025 | LSGSX vs FFNYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LSGSX
Among mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Real Return Fund | 97 | Feb 27, 2003 | LSGSX vs IPBAX | |
| T. Rowe Price Limited Duration Inflation Focused B... | 96 | Sep 28, 2006 | LSGSX vs TRBFX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 96 | Oct 17, 2012 | LSGSX vs VTSPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 96 | Oct 16, 2012 | LSGSX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 95 | Oct 16, 2012 | LSGSX vs VTIPX |
Top Performing LSGSX Alternatives (YTD)
LSGSX alternatives from the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Real Return Fund | 11.78% | Feb 27, 2003 | LSGSX vs IPBAX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Multi-Asset Re... | 9.31% | Jul 28, 2011 | LSGSX vs SEIAX | |
| Fidelity Series 0-5 Year Inflation-Protected Bond ... | 1.02% | Jan 17, 2022 | LSGSX vs FSTZX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.97% | Oct 16, 2012 | LSGSX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.97% | Oct 17, 2012 | LSGSX vs VTSPX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LSGSX
LSGSX alternatives from the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.78% | Oct 17, 2012 | LSGSX vs VTSPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.79% | Oct 16, 2012 | LSGSX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.81% | Oct 16, 2012 | LSGSX vs VTIPX | |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Inc... | 1.87% | Mar 31, 2010 | LSGSX vs EARRX | |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Inc... | 1.96% | Mar 31, 2010 | LSGSX vs EIRRX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LSGSX
LSGSX alternatives from the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.92% | Oct 16, 2012 | LSGSX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.92% | Oct 17, 2012 | LSGSX vs VTSPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.95% | Oct 16, 2012 | LSGSX vs VTIPX | |
| Fidelity Series 0-5 Year Inflation-Protected Bond ... | -1.03% | Jan 17, 2022 | LSGSX vs FSTZX | |
| iShares Short-Term TIPS Bond Index Fund | -1.12% | Feb 15, 2016 | LSGSX vs BIIPX |
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 | LSGSX vs LSBDX | |
| Loomis Sayles Securitized Asset Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 87 | 0.29% | Mar 2, 2006 | LSGSX vs LSSAX | |
| Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 12 | -3.32% | Dec 31, 1996 | LSGSX vs LSSIX | |
| Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 17 | 0.75% | May 13, 1991 | LSGSX vs LSSCX | |
| Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 11 | -3.25% | Jun 30, 2015 | LSGSX vs LSMIX | |
| Loomis Sayles High Income Opps Fund | High Yield Bonds | 85 | -0.85% | Apr 12, 2004 | LSGSX vs LSIOX | |
| Loomis Sayles Fixed Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 90 | -1.09% | Jan 16, 1995 | LSGSX vs LSFIX | |
| Loomis Sayles Global Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 43 | -1.87% | May 9, 1991 | LSGSX vs LSGBX | |
| Loomis Sayles Institutional High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 75 | -1.05% | Jun 5, 1996 | LSGSX vs LSHIX | |
| Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Fixed Income Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 58 | -1.06% | Jul 1, 1994 | LSGSX vs LSIGX |
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