MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund (MIAIX) belongs to the Inflation-Protected Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MIAIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MIAIX
MIAIX charges 0.49% annually. There are 35 mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Real Return Fu... | 0.02% | — | Dec 2006 | MIAIX vs RRPAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.04% | — | Oct 2012 | MIAIX vs VTSPX | |
| Schwab Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Ind... | 0.05% | — | Mar 2006 | MIAIX vs SWRSX | |
| Fidelity Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund | 0.05% | — | May 2012 | MIAIX vs FIPDX | |
| Fidelity SAI Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund | 0.05% | — | Aug 2024 | MIAIX vs FSPWX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MIAIX
MIAIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 15. There are 43 mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 90 | — | Oct 2012 | MIAIX vs VTSPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 90 | 70.50B | Oct 2012 | MIAIX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 90 | — | Oct 2012 | MIAIX vs VTIPX | |
| Allspring Real Return Fund | 82 | — | Feb 2003 | MIAIX vs IPBAX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Real Return Fu... | 81 | — | Dec 2006 | MIAIX vs RRPAX |
Top Performing MIAIX Alternatives (YTD)
MIAIX is at 0.58% YTD. There are 47 mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 11.21%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Real Return Fund | 11.21% | — | Feb 2003 | MIAIX vs IPBAX | |
| SEI Multi-Asset Real Return Fund Class A | 6.75% | — | Jul 2011 | MIAIX vs SEIAX | |
| DFA Global Core Plus Real Return Portfolio | 2.46% | — | May 2021 | MIAIX vs DFAAX | |
| VY BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio | 1.80% | — | Apr 2007 | MIAIX vs IBRIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.75% | — | Oct 2012 | MIAIX vs VTSPX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MIAIX
MIAIX has 3.55% 1-year volatility. There are 36 mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.57%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.57% | — | Oct 2012 | MIAIX vs VTIPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.59% | 70.50B | Oct 2012 | MIAIX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.59% | — | Oct 2012 | MIAIX vs VTSPX | |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Inc... | 1.63% | — | Mar 2010 | MIAIX vs EARRX | |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Inc... | 1.65% | — | Mar 2010 | MIAIX vs EIRRX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MIAIX
MIAIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.18%. There are 35 mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.72%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.72% | — | Oct 2012 | MIAIX vs VTIPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.75% | 70.50B | Oct 2012 | MIAIX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.75% | — | Oct 2012 | MIAIX vs VTSPX | |
| American Century Short Duration Inflation Protecti... | -0.82% | 1.19B | May 2005 | MIAIX vs APOIX | |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Inc... | -0.89% | — | Mar 2010 | MIAIX vs EIRRX |
Other Mutual Funds from MFS
The 10 most viewed MFS mutual funds shown here include MIEIX, MEIKX, MEIIX and span 4 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 14 | 4.58% | — | Jan 1996 | MIAIX vs MIEIX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 42 | 9.49% | — | May 2006 | MIAIX vs MEIKX | |
| MFS Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Value Equities | 41 | 9.42% | — | Feb 1996 | MIAIX vs MEIIX | |
| MFS International Diversification Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 36 | 9.55% | — | Sep 2004 | MIAIX vs MDIJX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 5 | -1.61% | — | Jan 1935 | MIAIX vs MIGFX | |
| MFS Growth R6 | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9 | 4.83% | — | Jun 2012 | MIAIX vs MFEKX | |
| MFS Growth I | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9 | 4.78% | — | Jul 1997 | MIAIX vs MFEIX | |
| MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Growth Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 26 | 5.42% | — | — | MIAIX vs MINIX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 40 | 9.27% | — | Jan 1996 | MIAIX vs MEIAX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Trust | Large Cap Blend Equities | 36 | 8.81% | — | Jul 1924 | MIAIX vs MITTX |
Often Compared With MIAIX
Investors most often compare MIAIX with FSTZX, FFNYX, VCTPX. These 3 comparison targets span 1 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series 0-5 Year Inflation-Protected Bond ... | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 37 | 0.57% | — | Jan 2022 | MIAIX vs FSTZX | |
| Fidelity SAI 0-5 Year Inflation-Protected Bond Ind... | Inflation-Protected Bonds | — | — | — | Nov 2025 | MIAIX vs FFNYX | |
| VALIC Company I Inflation Protected Fund | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 38 | 1.53% | — | Dec 2004 | MIAIX vs VCTPX |
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