Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund (LTUSX) Alternatives
Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund (LTUSX) belongs to the Government Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with LTUSX. 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 LTUSX
LTUSX charges 0.92% annually. Among mutual funds in the Government Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among LTUSX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.01% | Mar 16, 2009 | LTUSX vs GUSTX | |
| Fidelity SAI Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Oct 8, 2015 | LTUSX vs FBLTX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Mar 1, 2016 | LTUSX vs FUTBX | |
| Fidelity Intermediate Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | LTUSX vs FUAMX | |
| Fidelity Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Dec 20, 2005 | LTUSX vs FNBGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LTUSX
Among mutual funds in the Government 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 100 | Mar 16, 2009 | LTUSX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 99 | Dec 2, 1985 | LTUSX vs FEUGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 97 | Aug 23, 2010 | LTUSX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 97 | Dec 28, 2009 | LTUSX vs VSBSX | |
| Integrity Short Term Government Fund | 96 | Jun 29, 2011 | LTUSX vs MDSIX |
Top Performing LTUSX Alternatives (YTD)
LTUSX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 0.90% | Dec 2, 1985 | LTUSX vs FEUGX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 0.87% | May 31, 1987 | LTUSX vs DFFGX | |
| T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund | 0.62% | Nov 25, 1985 | LTUSX vs PRGMX | |
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.51% | Mar 16, 2009 | LTUSX vs GUSTX | |
| Integrity Short Term Government Fund | 0.36% | Jun 29, 2011 | LTUSX vs MDSIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LTUSX
LTUSX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 1.27% | Mar 16, 2009 | LTUSX vs GUSTX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 1.42% | Aug 23, 2010 | LTUSX vs VSBIX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 1.43% | May 31, 1987 | LTUSX vs DFFGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 1.44% | Dec 28, 2009 | LTUSX vs VSBSX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 1.56% | Dec 2, 1985 | LTUSX vs FEUGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LTUSX
LTUSX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | -0.20% | Mar 16, 2009 | LTUSX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | -0.53% | Dec 2, 1985 | LTUSX vs FEUGX | |
| Davis Government Bond Fund | -0.77% | Nov 30, 1994 | LTUSX vs RFBAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | -0.81% | Aug 23, 2010 | LTUSX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | -0.84% | Dec 28, 2009 | LTUSX vs VSBSX |
Other Mutual Funds from Thornburg
Most popular Thornburg mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund | Global Allocation | 98 | 7.98% | Dec 23, 2002 | LTUSX vs TIBAX | |
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund Class I | Diversified Portfolio | 98 | 8.00% | Dec 24, 2002 | LTUSX vs TIBIX | |
| Thornburg International Equity Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 79 | 0.56% | May 28, 1998 | LTUSX vs TGVAX | |
| Thornburg Strategic Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 85 | -0.55% | Dec 18, 2007 | LTUSX vs TSIIX | |
| Thornburg Better World International Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 31 | -5.82% | Sep 30, 2015 | LTUSX vs TBWIX | |
| Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 94 | 1.01% | Jul 28, 2006 | LTUSX vs THOIX | |
| Thornburg Strategic Municipal Income Fund | Municipal Bonds | 47 | -0.52% | Mar 31, 2009 | LTUSX vs TSSIX | |
| Thornburg Intermediate Municipal Fund | Municipal Bonds | 59 | -0.45% | Jul 21, 1991 | LTUSX vs THIMX | |
| Thornburg International Growth Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 9 | -6.59% | Jan 31, 2007 | LTUSX vs TINGX | |
| Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund | Municipal Bonds | 76 | -0.28% | Sep 27, 1984 | LTUSX vs LTMFX |
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