Madison High Quality Bond Fund (MIIBX) Alternatives
Madison High Quality Bond Fund (MIIBX) belongs to the Short-Term Bond category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MIIBX. 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 MIIBX
MIIBX charges 0.50% annually. Among mutual funds in the Short-Term Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MIIBX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Institutional Short-Term Bond Fund | 0.02% | Jun 19, 2015 | MIIBX vs VISTX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Intermediate-Term Bond Fund | 0.02% | Jun 19, 2015 | MIIBX vs VIITX | |
| Schwab Short-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.06% | Feb 23, 2017 | MIIBX vs SWSBX | |
| TIAA-CREF Short-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.09% | Aug 7, 2015 | MIIBX vs TNSHX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.15% | Mar 1, 1994 | MIIBX vs VBISX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MIIBX
Among mutual funds in the Short-Term 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund ... | 99 | Jul 5, 2016 | MIIBX vs DHEIX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund | 99 | Jul 5, 2016 | MIIBX vs DHEAX | |
| T. Rowe Price Short Duration Income Fund | 99 | Dec 7, 2020 | MIIBX vs TSDLX | |
| DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio | 99 | Nov 5, 2013 | MIIBX vs DFAIX | |
| DoubleLine Low Duration Bond Fund | 99 | Sep 30, 2011 | MIIBX vs DBLSX |
Top Performing MIIBX Alternatives (YTD)
MIIBX alternatives from the Short-Term Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GuidePath Absolute Return Allocation Fund | 4.77% | Apr 29, 2011 | MIIBX vs GPARX | |
| Destinations Low Duration Fixed Income Fund | 1.24% | Mar 20, 2017 | MIIBX vs DLDFX | |
| DFA Two-Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.89% | Jun 6, 1996 | MIIBX vs DFCFX | |
| DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio | 0.86% | Nov 5, 2013 | MIIBX vs DFAIX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund ... | 0.82% | Jul 5, 2016 | MIIBX vs DHEIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MIIBX
MIIBX alternatives from the Short-Term Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio | 0.91% | Mar 4, 2009 | MIIBX vs DFEQX | |
| DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio | 1.07% | Nov 5, 2013 | MIIBX vs DFAIX | |
| GuidepathConservative Income Fund | 1.14% | Apr 30, 2018 | MIIBX vs GPICX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund ... | 1.15% | Jul 5, 2016 | MIIBX vs DHEIX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund | 1.19% | Jul 5, 2016 | MIIBX vs DHEAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MIIBX
MIIBX alternatives from the Short-Term Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio | -0.47% | Nov 5, 2013 | MIIBX vs DFAIX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund | -0.50% | Jul 5, 2016 | MIIBX vs DHEAX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund ... | -0.50% | Jul 5, 2016 | MIIBX vs DHEIX | |
| GuidepathConservative Income Fund | -0.52% | Apr 30, 2018 | MIIBX vs GPICX | |
| Sextant Short Term Bond Fund | -0.60% | Sep 28, 1995 | MIIBX vs STBFX |
Other Mutual Funds from Madison Funds
Most popular Madison Funds mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Aggressive Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 31 | -3.24% | Jun 29, 2006 | MIIBX vs MAGSX | |
| Madison Mid Cap Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 5 | -6.46% | Jul 21, 1983 | MIIBX vs GTSGX | |
| Madison Investors Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 5 | -5.07% | Nov 1, 1978 | MIIBX vs MINVX | |
| Madison Covered Call & Equity Income Fund | Derivative Income | 50 | 4.35% | Oct 29, 2009 | MIIBX vs MENYX | |
| Madison Small Cap Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 4 | -2.62% | Dec 16, 1996 | MIIBX vs BVAOX | |
| Madison Dividend Income Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 34 | 4.89% | Dec 18, 1986 | MIIBX vs BHBFX | |
| Madison Moderate Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 34 | -2.67% | Jun 29, 2006 | MIIBX vs MMDAX | |
| Madison Tax-Free National Fund | Municipal Bonds | 56 | -0.51% | Dec 29, 1982 | MIIBX vs GTFHX | |
| Madison Core Bond Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 50 | -0.36% | Dec 29, 1997 | MIIBX vs MBOAX | |
| Madison Conservative Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 46 | -1.76% | Jun 29, 2006 | MIIBX vs MCNAX |
Often Compared With MIIBX
What investors most often compare with MIIBX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond Fund | Short-Term Bond | 96 | -0.26% | Dec 23, 2013 | MIIBX vs SDMZX |
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