MassMutual Diversified Bond Fund (MDVAX) Alternatives
MassMutual Diversified Bond Fund (MDVAX) belongs to the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MDVAX. 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 MDVAX
MDVAX charges 1.07% annually. Among mutual funds in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MDVAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Core Fixed Income Fund | 0.16% | Aug 15, 2005 | MDVAX vs MCFIX | |
| State Street Income Fund | 0.20% | Jan 2, 1980 | MDVAX vs SSASX | |
| Elfun Income Fund | 0.29% | Dec 31, 1984 | MDVAX vs EINFX | |
| TIAA-CREF Core Bond Fund | 0.29% | Jul 1, 1999 | MDVAX vs TIBDX | |
| Baird Core Plus Bond Fund | 0.30% | Sep 29, 2000 | MDVAX vs BCOIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MDVAX
Among mutual funds in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 99 | Jul 6, 2016 | MDVAX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | 98 | Jun 30, 2017 | MDVAX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 94 | Jul 30, 2010 | MDVAX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 87 | Mar 11, 2011 | MDVAX vs ARINX | |
| Metropolitan West Investment Grade Credit Fund | 80 | Jun 29, 2018 | MDVAX vs MWIGX |
Top Performing MDVAX Alternatives (YTD)
MDVAX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund | 3.03% | Apr 28, 2021 | MDVAX vs NPCT | |
| GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | 0.96% | Apr 30, 1997 | MDVAX vs GUGAX | |
| Putnam Mortgage Securities Fund | 0.88% | Feb 8, 1984 | MDVAX vs PGSIX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 0.82% | Jul 6, 2016 | MDVAX vs HOBIX | |
| TCW Total Return Bond Fund | 0.57% | Jun 17, 1993 | MDVAX vs TGLMX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MDVAX
MDVAX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAMA Income Fund | 0.98% | Jun 30, 2017 | MDVAX vs AMFIX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 1.85% | Mar 11, 2011 | MDVAX vs ARINX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 1.90% | Jul 30, 2010 | MDVAX vs LCTRX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 2.09% | Jul 6, 2016 | MDVAX vs HOBIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Green Bond Fund | 3.36% | Nov 16, 2018 | MDVAX vs TGRNX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MDVAX
MDVAX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | -0.72% | Jul 6, 2016 | MDVAX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | -0.74% | Jun 30, 2017 | MDVAX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | -1.17% | Jul 30, 2010 | MDVAX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | -1.63% | Mar 11, 2011 | MDVAX vs ARINX | |
| Metropolitan West Investment Grade Credit Fund | -2.35% | Jun 29, 2018 | MDVAX vs MWIGX |
Other Mutual Funds from MassMutual
Most popular MassMutual mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MassMutual 60/40 Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | — | — | Jun 19, 2011 | MDVAX vs MOGAX | |
| MM S&P 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 42 | -7.16% | Feb 27, 1998 | MDVAX vs MIEYX | |
| MassMutual Diversified Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 54 | 1.32% | Oct 15, 2004 | MDVAX vs MDDAX | |
| MassMutual Blue Chip Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 16 | -14.78% | May 31, 2001 | MDVAX vs MBCSX | |
| MassMutual Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 12 | -6.22% | May 31, 2000 | MDVAX vs MEFAX | |
| MassMutual High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 87 | -1.25% | Sep 5, 2000 | MDVAX vs DLHYX | |
| MassMutual Short Duration Bond Fund | Short-Term Bond | 97 | -0.18% | Sep 30, 1994 | MDVAX vs MSTDX | |
| MassMutual Core Bond Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 62 | -0.81% | Sep 30, 1994 | MDVAX vs MCBDX | |
| MassMutual Small Cap Opportunities Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 17 | -4.32% | Jul 17, 1998 | MDVAX vs DLBMX | |
| MassMutual Global Fund | Global Equities | 9 | -13.50% | Dec 30, 2004 | MDVAX vs MGFAX |
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