Great-West Short Duration Bond Fund (MXSDX) Alternatives
Great-West Short Duration Bond Fund (MXSDX) 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 MXSDX. 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 MXSDX
MXSDX charges 0.60% annually. Among mutual funds in the Short-Term Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MXSDX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Institutional Short-Term Bond Fund | 0.02% | Jun 19, 2015 | MXSDX vs VISTX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Intermediate-Term Bond Fund | 0.02% | Jun 19, 2015 | MXSDX vs VIITX | |
| Schwab Short-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.06% | Feb 23, 2017 | MXSDX vs SWSBX | |
| TIAA-CREF Short-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.09% | Aug 7, 2015 | MXSDX vs TNSHX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.15% | Mar 1, 1994 | MXSDX vs VBISX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MXSDX
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 | MXSDX vs DHEIX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund | 99 | Jul 5, 2016 | MXSDX vs DHEAX | |
| T. Rowe Price Short Duration Income Fund | 99 | Dec 7, 2020 | MXSDX vs TSDLX | |
| DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio | 99 | Nov 5, 2013 | MXSDX vs DFAIX | |
| DoubleLine Low Duration Bond Fund | 99 | Sep 30, 2011 | MXSDX vs DBLSX |
Top Performing MXSDX Alternatives (YTD)
MXSDX 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 | MXSDX vs GPARX | |
| Destinations Low Duration Fixed Income Fund | 1.24% | Mar 20, 2017 | MXSDX vs DLDFX | |
| DFA Two-Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.89% | Jun 6, 1996 | MXSDX vs DFCFX | |
| DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio | 0.86% | Nov 5, 2013 | MXSDX vs DFAIX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund ... | 0.82% | Jul 5, 2016 | MXSDX vs DHEIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MXSDX
MXSDX 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 | MXSDX vs DFEQX | |
| DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio | 1.07% | Nov 5, 2013 | MXSDX vs DFAIX | |
| GuidepathConservative Income Fund | 1.14% | Apr 30, 2018 | MXSDX vs GPICX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund ... | 1.15% | Jul 5, 2016 | MXSDX vs DHEIX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund | 1.19% | Jul 5, 2016 | MXSDX vs DHEAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MXSDX
MXSDX 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 | MXSDX vs DFAIX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund | -0.50% | Jul 5, 2016 | MXSDX vs DHEAX | |
| Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund ... | -0.50% | Jul 5, 2016 | MXSDX vs DHEIX | |
| GuidepathConservative Income Fund | -0.52% | Apr 30, 2018 | MXSDX vs GPICX | |
| Sextant Short Term Bond Fund | -0.60% | Sep 28, 1995 | MXSDX vs STBFX |
Other Mutual Funds from Great-West
Most popular Great-West mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great-West S&P 500 Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 38 | -7.14% | Sep 8, 2003 | MXSDX vs MXVIX | |
| Great-West S&P Small Cap 600 Index Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 31 | 0.54% | Dec 1, 1993 | MXSDX vs MXISX | |
| Great-West Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 81 | 1.01% | Jan 4, 2018 | MXSDX vs MXEOX | |
| Great-West S&P Mid Cap 400 Index Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 26 | -0.47% | Jan 20, 2011 | MXSDX vs MXMDX | |
| Great-West Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 15 | -11.42% | May 21, 2003 | MXSDX vs MXLGX | |
| Great-West Conservative Profile Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 60 | -0.90% | Sep 29, 1999 | MXSDX vs MXCPX | |
| Great-West Real Estate Index Fund | REIT | 15 | 2.86% | Nov 27, 2012 | MXSDX vs MXREX | |
| Great-West Moderately Conservative Profile Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 44 | -1.31% | Sep 26, 1999 | MXSDX vs MXDPX | |
| Great-West International Index Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 50 | -2.03% | Jan 13, 2011 | MXSDX vs MXINX | |
| Great-West Bond Index Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 52 | -0.23% | Dec 1, 1992 | MXSDX vs MXBIX |
Often Compared With MXSDX
What investors most often compare with MXSDX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Balanced Fund™ | Diversified Portfolio | 50 | -4.75% | Nov 17, 1996 | MXSDX vs SWOBX |
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