BlackRock Total Return Fund (MFHQX) Alternatives
BlackRock Total Return Fund (MFHQX) 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 MFHQX. 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 MFHQX
MFHQX charges 1.45% annually. Among mutual funds in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MFHQX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Core Fixed Income Fund | 0.16% | Aug 15, 2005 | MFHQX vs MCFIX | |
| State Street Income Fund | 0.20% | Jan 2, 1980 | MFHQX vs SSASX | |
| Elfun Income Fund | 0.29% | Dec 31, 1984 | MFHQX vs EINFX | |
| TIAA-CREF Core Bond Fund | 0.29% | Jul 1, 1999 | MFHQX vs TIBDX | |
| Baird Core Plus Bond Fund | 0.30% | Sep 29, 2000 | MFHQX vs BCOIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MFHQX
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 | MFHQX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | 98 | Jun 30, 2017 | MFHQX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 93 | Jul 30, 2010 | MFHQX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 87 | Mar 11, 2011 | MFHQX vs ARINX | |
| Metropolitan West Investment Grade Credit Fund | 74 | Jun 29, 2018 | MFHQX vs MWIGX |
Top Performing MFHQX Alternatives (YTD)
MFHQX 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 | MFHQX vs NPCT | |
| Putnam Mortgage Securities Fund | 1.26% | Feb 8, 1984 | MFHQX vs PGSIX | |
| GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | 0.96% | Apr 30, 1997 | MFHQX vs GUGAX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 0.82% | Jul 6, 2016 | MFHQX vs HOBIX | |
| Western Asset SMASh Series M Fund | 0.56% | Dec 27, 2006 | MFHQX vs LMSMX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MFHQX
MFHQX 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 | MFHQX vs AMFIX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 1.85% | Mar 11, 2011 | MFHQX vs ARINX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 1.90% | Jul 30, 2010 | MFHQX vs LCTRX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 2.09% | Jul 6, 2016 | MFHQX vs HOBIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Green Bond Fund | 3.36% | Nov 16, 2018 | MFHQX vs TGRNX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MFHQX
MFHQX 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 | MFHQX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | -0.74% | Jun 30, 2017 | MFHQX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | -1.17% | Jul 30, 2010 | MFHQX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | -1.63% | Mar 11, 2011 | MFHQX vs ARINX | |
| Metropolitan West Investment Grade Credit Fund | -2.35% | Jun 29, 2018 | MFHQX vs MWIGX |
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