Nationwide Destination 2035 Fund (NWLSX) Alternatives
Nationwide Destination 2035 Fund (NWLSX) belongs to the Target Retirement Date category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with NWLSX. 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 NWLSX
NWLSX charges 0.38% annually. Among mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among NWLSX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal LifeTime 2035 Fund | 0.01% | Feb 28, 2008 | NWLSX vs LTIUX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2030 Fund | 0.01% | Feb 28, 2001 | NWLSX vs PMTIX | |
| John Hancock Funds Multi-Index 2055 Lifetime Portf... | 0.01% | Mar 25, 2014 | NWLSX vs JLKYX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2045 Fund | 0.01% | Feb 28, 2008 | NWLSX vs LTRIX | |
| American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | 0.01% | Mar 26, 2020 | NWLSX vs FCQTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NWLSX
Among mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USAA Target Retirement Income Fund | 86 | Jul 30, 2008 | NWLSX vs URINX | |
| Putnam Retirement Advantage Maturity Fund | 86 | Dec 30, 2019 | NWLSX vs PADLX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Income Fund Class K6 | 84 | Oct 17, 1996 | NWLSX vs FYTKX | |
| State Street Target Retirement Fund | 84 | Sep 29, 2014 | NWLSX vs SSFNX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K6 | 84 | Aug 1, 2019 | NWLSX vs FRHMX |
Top Performing NWLSX Alternatives (YTD)
NWLSX alternatives from the Target Retirement Date category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudential Day One Income Fund | 0.08% | Dec 12, 2016 | NWLSX vs PDAHX | |
| State Street Target Retirement Fund | -0.35% | Sep 29, 2014 | NWLSX vs SSFNX | |
| Dimensional Retirement Income Fund | -0.37% | Nov 1, 2015 | NWLSX vs TDIFX | |
| Prudential Day One 2020 Fund | -0.38% | Dec 12, 2016 | NWLSX vs PDDDX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Income Fund Class K6 | -0.40% | Oct 17, 1996 | NWLSX vs FYTKX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NWLSX
NWLSX alternatives from the Target Retirement Date category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Retirement Income Fund | 4.31% | Nov 1, 2015 | NWLSX vs TDIFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Investor Class | 4.34% | Oct 2, 2009 | NWLSX vs FIKFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Institutional P... | 4.35% | Oct 2, 2009 | NWLSX vs FFGZX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K | 4.58% | Aug 1, 2019 | NWLSX vs FRKMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Cl... | 4.59% | Aug 30, 2007 | NWLSX vs FRAMX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NWLSX
NWLSX alternatives from the Target Retirement Date category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Retirement Income Fund | -2.84% | Nov 1, 2015 | NWLSX vs TDIFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Investor Class | -3.32% | Oct 2, 2009 | NWLSX vs FIKFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Institutional P... | -3.33% | Oct 2, 2009 | NWLSX vs FFGZX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Class K6 | -3.41% | Aug 1, 2019 | NWLSX vs FRQHX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K6 | -3.42% | Aug 1, 2019 | NWLSX vs FRHMX |
Other Mutual Funds from Nationwide
Most popular Nationwide mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 99 | 0.76% | Nov 1, 2015 | NWLSX vs NWXHX | |
| Nationwide S&P 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 43 | -7.15% | Nov 2, 1998 | NWLSX vs GRISX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | Technology Equities | 66 | -2.18% | Jun 9, 1996 | NWLSX vs NWJCX | |
| Nationwide Bailard Technology and Science Fund | Technology Equities | 14 | -15.35% | May 29, 2001 | NWLSX vs NWHQX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 17 | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | NWLSX vs NWAUX | |
| Nationwide Geneva Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 1 | -11.40% | Jan 4, 1999 | NWLSX vs NWHVX | |
| Nationwide Small Cap Index Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 46 | -2.61% | Dec 29, 1999 | NWLSX vs GMRAX | |
| Nationwide Mid Cap Market Index Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 29 | -0.45% | Dec 29, 1999 | NWLSX vs GMXAX | |
| Nationwide International Index Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 60 | -2.12% | Dec 29, 1999 | NWLSX vs GIIAX | |
| Nationwide Bond Index Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 42 | -0.61% | Dec 29, 1999 | NWLSX vs GBIAX |
Often Compared With NWLSX
What investors most often compare with NWLSX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Target Retirement 2035 Fund | Target Retirement Date, Diversified Portfolio | 73 | -3.07% | Oct 27, 2003 | NWLSX vs VTTHX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Class K | Target Retirement Date | 83 | -0.48% | Aug 1, 2019 | NWLSX vs FRQKX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund | Target Retirement Date | 83 | -0.50% | Aug 30, 2007 | NWLSX vs FIRMX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2050 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 39 | -5.09% | Feb 28, 2001 | NWLSX vs PPLIX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2040 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 42 | -4.20% | Feb 28, 2001 | NWLSX vs PTDIX | |
| John Hancock Funds Multi-Index 2045 Lifetime Portf... | Target Retirement Date | 59 | -3.42% | Nov 6, 2013 | NWLSX vs JRLVX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2055 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 39 | -5.21% | Feb 28, 2008 | NWLSX vs LTFIX |
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