BlackRock Strategic Global Bond Fund (MAWIX) Alternatives
BlackRock Strategic Global Bond Fund (MAWIX) 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 MAWIX. 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 MAWIX
MAWIX charges 0.57% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MAWIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity International Bond Index Fund | 0.06% | Oct 10, 2019 | MAWIX vs FBIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund | 0.07% | Feb 26, 2021 | MAWIX vs VTILX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund In... | 0.11% | Feb 17, 2021 | MAWIX vs VTIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 0.13% | May 30, 2013 | MAWIX vs VTIBX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 0.16% | Jan 8, 2008 | MAWIX vs DFSHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MAWIX
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 | MAWIX vs EAIIX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 97 | Jan 8, 2008 | MAWIX vs DFSHX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 97 | Sep 17, 1996 | MAWIX vs PYGSX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 96 | Dec 14, 2008 | MAWIX vs PRSNX | |
| T. Rowe Price International Bond Fund (USD Hedged) | 95 | Sep 11, 2017 | MAWIX vs TNBMX |
Top Performing MAWIX Alternatives (YTD)
MAWIX 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 | MAWIX vs EAIIX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.77% | Feb 8, 1996 | MAWIX vs DFGFX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 0.46% | Mar 19, 2017 | MAWIX vs DGFFX | |
| UBS Sustainable Development Bank Bond Fund | 0.17% | Oct 23, 2018 | MAWIX vs UDBPX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.15% | Nov 5, 1990 | MAWIX vs DFGBX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MAWIX
MAWIX 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 | MAWIX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.56% | Feb 8, 1996 | MAWIX vs DFGFX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.64% | Nov 5, 1990 | MAWIX vs DFGBX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 1.66% | Sep 17, 1996 | MAWIX vs PYGSX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | 2.36% | Jul 28, 1999 | MAWIX vs SAXIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MAWIX
MAWIX 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 | MAWIX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | -1.28% | Jan 8, 2008 | MAWIX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.38% | Nov 5, 1990 | MAWIX vs DFGBX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.41% | Feb 8, 1996 | MAWIX vs DFGFX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | -1.59% | Jul 28, 1999 | MAWIX vs SAXIX |
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Often Compared With MAWIX
What investors most often compare with MAWIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | MAWIX vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | MAWIX vs BND | |
| Vanguard Global Credit Bond Fund Investor Shares | Total Bond Market | 71 | -0.83% | Nov 15, 2018 | MAWIX vs VGCIX | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | Global Bonds | 56 | -0.03% | Sep 4, 2018 | MAWIX vs BNDW | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | Global Bonds | 46 | -0.13% | May 31, 2013 | MAWIX vs BNDX | |
| Templeton Global Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 62 | -2.00% | Sep 17, 1986 | MAWIX vs TPINX | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | MAWIX vs VOO | |
| Fidelity Investment Grade Bond Fund | Total Bond Market | 53 | -0.50% | Aug 6, 1971 | MAWIX vs FBNDX | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund Admiral Sh... | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 65 | 1.97% | Feb 7, 2019 | MAWIX vs VHYAX | |
| iShares Global Aggregate Bond UCITS Dist | Global Bonds | 42 | -1.57% | Nov 21, 2017 | MAWIX vs AGGG.L | |
| Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 83 | -0.59% | Oct 31, 2013 | MAWIX vs DAIOX |
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