North Star Bond Fund (NSBDX) Alternatives
North Star Bond Fund (NSBDX) belongs to the Nontraditional Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with NSBDX. 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 NSBDX
NSBDX charges 1.63% annually. Among mutual funds in the Nontraditional Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among NSBDX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Opportunistic Income Fund | 0.47% | Oct 2, 2011 | NSBDX vs GMODX | |
| Putnam Mortgage Opportunities Fund | 0.47% | Apr 6, 2015 | NSBDX vs PMOTX | |
| Carillon Reams Unconstrained Bond Fund | 0.50% | Sep 28, 2011 | NSBDX vs SUBFX | |
| FPA Flexible Fixed Income Fund | 0.51% | Dec 30, 2018 | NSBDX vs FPFIX | |
| PIMCO Strategic Bond Fund | 0.51% | Jan 29, 2009 | NSBDX vs PUTIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NSBDX
Among mutual funds in the Nontraditional Bonds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Pioneer Cat Bond Fund Class Y | 100 | Jan 27, 2023 | NSBDX vs CBYYX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return Fund | 99 | Jun 26, 2007 | NSBDX vs EIGMX | |
| PGIM Securitized Credit Fund | 99 | Jun 30, 2019 | NSBDX vs SCFZX | |
| Artisan Global Unconstrained Fund | 99 | Mar 30, 2022 | NSBDX vs APFPX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return Advantage... | 99 | Aug 30, 2010 | NSBDX vs EGRIX |
Top Performing NSBDX Alternatives (YTD)
NSBDX alternatives from the Nontraditional Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Global Unconstrained Fund | 4.02% | Mar 30, 2022 | NSBDX vs APFPX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return Advantage... | 3.59% | Aug 30, 2010 | NSBDX vs EGRIX | |
| Putnam Mortgage Opportunities Fund | 2.63% | Apr 6, 2015 | NSBDX vs PMOTX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return Fund | 2.43% | Jun 26, 2007 | NSBDX vs EIGMX | |
| Victory Pioneer Cat Bond Fund Class Y | 1.27% | Jan 27, 2023 | NSBDX vs CBYYX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NSBDX
NSBDX alternatives from the Nontraditional Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Pioneer Cat Bond Fund Class Y | 1.27% | Jan 27, 2023 | NSBDX vs CBYYX | |
| DoubleLine Flexible Income Fund | 1.40% | Apr 6, 2014 | NSBDX vs DFLEX | |
| Dunham Long/Short Credit Fund | 1.45% | Dec 9, 2004 | NSBDX vs DCAIX | |
| Anfield Universal Fixed Income Fund | 1.58% | Jun 27, 2013 | NSBDX vs AFLIX | |
| GMO Opportunistic Income Fund | 1.64% | Oct 2, 2011 | NSBDX vs GMODX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NSBDX
NSBDX alternatives from the Nontraditional Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Pioneer Cat Bond Fund Class Y | -0.18% | Jan 27, 2023 | NSBDX vs CBYYX | |
| Dunham Long/Short Credit Fund | -0.84% | Dec 9, 2004 | NSBDX vs DCAIX | |
| PGIM Absolute Return Bond Fund | -0.87% | Mar 29, 2011 | NSBDX vs PADZX | |
| Toews Unconstrained Income Fund | -0.87% | Aug 27, 2013 | NSBDX vs TUIFX | |
| PGIM Securitized Credit Fund | -0.93% | Jun 30, 2019 | NSBDX vs SCFZX |
Other Mutual Funds from North Star
Most popular North Star mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Dividend Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 22 | 7.11% | May 31, 2013 | NSBDX vs NSDVX | |
| North Star Opportunity Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 40 | -5.65% | Dec 14, 2011 | NSBDX vs NSOIX | |
| North Star Micro Cap Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 18 | -0.05% | May 31, 2013 | NSBDX vs NSMVX |
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