PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund (PCN) Alternatives
PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund (PCN) belongs to the Multisector Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PCN. 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 PCN
PCN charges 0.85% annually. Among mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PCN alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.05% | Aug 3, 2014 | PCN vs DBSCX | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Fund Admiral Sha... | 0.30% | Oct 12, 2021 | PCN vs VMSAX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | 0.40% | Jul 28, 2016 | PCN vs BWDTX | |
| JPMorgan Income Fund | 0.40% | Jun 1, 2014 | PCN vs JMSIX | |
| Mercer Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund | 0.44% | Aug 20, 2013 | PCN vs MOFIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PCN
Among mutual funds in the Multisector 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 99 | Nov 1, 2015 | PCN vs NWXHX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 98 | Jan 30, 2018 | PCN vs CBLDX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 98 | Nov 2, 2015 | PCN vs NWXEX | |
| Easterly Income Opportunities Fund | 98 | Aug 20, 2018 | PCN vs JSVIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 98 | Aug 3, 2014 | PCN vs DBSCX |
Top Performing PCN Alternatives (YTD)
PCN alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conquer Risk Managed Volatility Fund | 1.11% | Jun 30, 2020 | PCN vs CRMVX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.01% | Jul 16, 2019 | PCN vs RFXIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.84% | Aug 3, 2014 | PCN vs DBSCX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 0.76% | Nov 1, 2015 | PCN vs NWXHX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | 0.69% | Dec 29, 2019 | PCN vs AXSIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PCN
PCN alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 1.45% | Jan 30, 2018 | PCN vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.56% | Jul 16, 2019 | PCN vs RFXIX | |
| Muzinich Low Duration Fund | 1.57% | Jun 29, 2016 | PCN vs MZLSX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 1.60% | Nov 2, 2015 | PCN vs NWXEX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 1.62% | Nov 1, 2015 | PCN vs NWXHX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PCN
PCN alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | -0.93% | Jan 30, 2018 | PCN vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | -0.94% | Jul 16, 2019 | PCN vs RFXIX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | -1.20% | Nov 2, 2015 | PCN vs NWXEX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | -1.22% | Dec 29, 2019 | PCN vs AXSIX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | -1.22% | Jul 28, 2016 | PCN vs BWDTX |
Other Mutual Funds from PIMCO
Most popular PIMCO mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 81 | -1.36% | Mar 30, 2007 | PCN vs PIMIX | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class A | Multisector Bonds | 78 | -1.42% | Apr 2, 2007 | PCN vs PONAX | |
| PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 53 | -1.02% | — | PCN vs PTTRX | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class I-2 | Total Bond Market | 80 | -1.37% | — | PCN vs PONPX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Long Duration Fund Class I | Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed | 10 | -9.19% | Aug 31, 2007 | PCN vs PSLDX | |
| PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II | Multisector Bonds | 11 | -5.40% | Oct 27, 2004 | PCN vs PFN | |
| PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) | Global Bonds | 24 | -2.23% | Dec 1, 1992 | PCN vs PFORX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS International Fund (U.S. Dollar-H... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 24 | -0.85% | Oct 31, 2003 | PCN vs PISIX | |
| PIMCO RAE US Small Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 28 | -0.95% | Jun 5, 2015 | PCN vs PMJIX | |
| PIMCO Diversified Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 84 | -1.80% | Jul 30, 2003 | PCN vs PDIIX |
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