MassMutual Short Duration Bond Fund (MSTDX) Alternatives
MassMutual Short Duration Bond Fund (MSTDX) 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 MSTDX. 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 MSTDX
MSTDX charges 0.51% annually. Among mutual funds in the Short-Term Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MSTDX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Institutional Short-Term Bond Fund | 0.02% | Jun 19, 2015 | MSTDX vs VISTX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Intermediate-Term Bond Fund | 0.02% | Jun 19, 2015 | MSTDX vs VIITX | |
| Schwab Short-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.06% | Feb 23, 2017 | MSTDX vs SWSBX | |
| TIAA-CREF Short-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.09% | Aug 7, 2015 | MSTDX vs TNSHX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.15% | Mar 1, 1994 | MSTDX vs VBISX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MSTDX
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 | MSTDX vs DHEIX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund | 99 | Jul 5, 2016 | MSTDX vs DHEAX | |
| T. Rowe Price Short Duration Income Fund | 99 | Dec 7, 2020 | MSTDX vs TSDLX | |
| DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio | 99 | Nov 5, 2013 | MSTDX vs DFAIX | |
| DoubleLine Low Duration Bond Fund | 99 | Sep 30, 2011 | MSTDX vs DBLSX |
Top Performing MSTDX Alternatives (YTD)
MSTDX 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 | MSTDX vs GPARX | |
| Destinations Low Duration Fixed Income Fund | 1.24% | Mar 20, 2017 | MSTDX vs DLDFX | |
| DFA Two-Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.89% | Jun 6, 1996 | MSTDX vs DFCFX | |
| DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio | 0.86% | Nov 5, 2013 | MSTDX vs DFAIX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund ... | 0.82% | Jul 5, 2016 | MSTDX vs DHEIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MSTDX
MSTDX 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 | MSTDX vs DFEQX | |
| DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio | 1.07% | Nov 5, 2013 | MSTDX vs DFAIX | |
| GuidepathConservative Income Fund | 1.14% | Apr 30, 2018 | MSTDX vs GPICX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund ... | 1.15% | Jul 5, 2016 | MSTDX vs DHEIX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund | 1.19% | Jul 5, 2016 | MSTDX vs DHEAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MSTDX
MSTDX 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 | MSTDX vs DFAIX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund | -0.50% | Jul 5, 2016 | MSTDX vs DHEAX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund ... | -0.50% | Jul 5, 2016 | MSTDX vs DHEIX | |
| GuidepathConservative Income Fund | -0.52% | Apr 30, 2018 | MSTDX vs GPICX | |
| Sextant Short Term Bond Fund | -0.60% | Sep 28, 1995 | MSTDX vs STBFX |
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 | MSTDX vs MOGAX | |
| MM S&P 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 42 | -7.16% | Feb 27, 1998 | MSTDX vs MIEYX | |
| MassMutual Diversified Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 54 | 1.32% | Oct 15, 2004 | MSTDX vs MDDAX | |
| MassMutual Blue Chip Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 16 | -14.78% | May 31, 2001 | MSTDX vs MBCSX | |
| MassMutual Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 12 | -6.22% | May 31, 2000 | MSTDX vs MEFAX | |
| MassMutual High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 87 | -1.25% | Sep 5, 2000 | MSTDX vs DLHYX | |
| MassMutual Core Bond Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 62 | -0.81% | Sep 30, 1994 | MSTDX vs MCBDX | |
| MassMutual Small Cap Opportunities Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 17 | -4.32% | Jul 17, 1998 | MSTDX vs DLBMX | |
| MassMutual Global Fund | Global Equities | 9 | -13.50% | Dec 30, 2004 | MSTDX vs MGFAX | |
| MassMutual Overseas Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 17 | -7.37% | Apr 30, 2001 | MSTDX vs MOSAX |
Often Compared With MSTDX
What investors most often compare with MSTDX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund Class ... | Total Bond Market | 57 | -0.34% | Oct 2, 2018 | MSTDX vs FIKQX | |
| MassMutual Small Cap Growth Equity Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -1.89% | May 3, 1999 | MSTDX vs MMGEX | |
| MassMutual Diversified Bond Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 80 | -0.45% | May 3, 1999 | MSTDX vs MDVAX |
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