Integrity Short Term Government Fund (MDSIX) Alternatives
Integrity Short Term Government Fund (MDSIX) 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 MDSIX. 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 MDSIX
MDSIX charges 0.55% annually. Among mutual funds in the Government Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MDSIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.01% | Mar 16, 2009 | MDSIX vs GUSTX | |
| Fidelity SAI Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Oct 8, 2015 | MDSIX vs FBLTX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Mar 1, 2016 | MDSIX vs FUTBX | |
| Fidelity Intermediate Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | MDSIX vs FUAMX | |
| Fidelity Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Dec 20, 2005 | MDSIX vs FNBGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MDSIX
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 | MDSIX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 99 | Dec 2, 1985 | MDSIX vs FEUGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 97 | Aug 23, 2010 | MDSIX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 97 | Dec 28, 2009 | MDSIX vs VSBSX | |
| Victory INCORE Fund for Income Class I | 95 | — | MDSIX vs VFFIX |
Top Performing MDSIX Alternatives (YTD)
MDSIX 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 | MDSIX vs FEUGX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 0.87% | May 31, 1987 | MDSIX vs DFFGX | |
| T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund | 0.62% | Nov 25, 1985 | MDSIX vs PRGMX | |
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.51% | Mar 16, 2009 | MDSIX vs GUSTX | |
| Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund | 0.37% | Nov 15, 1987 | MDSIX vs LTUSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MDSIX
MDSIX 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 | MDSIX vs GUSTX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 1.42% | Aug 23, 2010 | MDSIX vs VSBIX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 1.43% | May 31, 1987 | MDSIX vs DFFGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 1.44% | Dec 28, 2009 | MDSIX vs VSBSX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 1.56% | Dec 2, 1985 | MDSIX vs FEUGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MDSIX
MDSIX 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 | MDSIX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | -0.53% | Dec 2, 1985 | MDSIX vs FEUGX | |
| Davis Government Bond Fund | -0.77% | Nov 30, 1994 | MDSIX vs RFBAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | -0.81% | Aug 23, 2010 | MDSIX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | -0.84% | Dec 28, 2009 | MDSIX vs VSBSX |
Often Compared With MDSIX
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