PIMCO Commodity Real Return Strategy Fund (PCRPX) Alternatives
PIMCO Commodity Real Return Strategy Fund (PCRPX) belongs to the Commodities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PCRPX. 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 PCRPX
PCRPX charges 0.92% annually. Among mutual funds in the Commodities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PCRPX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Commodity Strategy Fund Admiral Shares | 0.20% | Jun 25, 2019 | PCRPX vs VCMDX | |
| DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio | 0.31% | Nov 8, 2010 | PCRPX vs DCMSX | |
| Fidelity SAI Inflation-Focused | 0.39% | Dec 20, 2018 | PCRPX vs FIFGX | |
| Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund | 0.59% | Mar 29, 2007 | PCRPX vs GCCIX | |
| PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund | 0.62% | Nov 14, 2016 | PCRPX vs PQCMX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PCRPX
Among mutual funds in the Commodities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund | 96 | Nov 29, 2010 | PCRPX vs BRCYX | |
| Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund Clas... | 96 | Nov 30, 2010 | PCRPX vs BRCAX | |
| BlackRock Commodity Strategies Fund Class K | 96 | Oct 3, 2011 | PCRPX vs BCSKX | |
| BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio | 96 | Oct 2, 2011 | PCRPX vs BICSX | |
| Fidelity Global Commodity Stock Fund | 96 | Mar 25, 2009 | PCRPX vs FFGCX |
Top Performing PCRPX Alternatives (YTD)
PCRPX alternatives from the Commodities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Inflation-Focused | 40.42% | Dec 20, 2018 | PCRPX vs FIFGX | |
| Rydex Commodities Strategy Fund | 40.07% | May 24, 2005 | PCRPX vs RYMEX | |
| PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy I2 | 30.92% | May 28, 2010 | PCRPX vs PCLPX | |
| PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy Fund | 30.80% | May 27, 2010 | PCRPX vs PCLIX | |
| PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy Fund | 30.70% | May 28, 2010 | PCRPX vs PCLAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PCRPX
PCRPX alternatives from the Commodities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleLine Strategic Commodity Fund | 12.77% | May 17, 2015 | PCRPX vs DBCMX | |
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class I | 14.84% | May 25, 2011 | PCRPX vs EIPCX | |
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class A | 14.87% | May 25, 2011 | PCRPX vs EAPCX | |
| Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund | 15.20% | Mar 29, 2007 | PCRPX vs GCCIX | |
| Fidelity Commodity Strategy Fund | 15.30% | May 30, 2017 | PCRPX vs FYHTX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PCRPX
PCRPX alternatives from the Commodities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleLine Strategic Commodity Fund | -7.93% | May 17, 2015 | PCRPX vs DBCMX | |
| Vanguard Commodity Strategy Fund Admiral Shares | -8.92% | Jun 25, 2019 | PCRPX vs VCMDX | |
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class A | -9.09% | May 25, 2011 | PCRPX vs EAPCX | |
| Invesco Balanced-Risk Commodity Strategy Fund | -9.10% | Nov 29, 2010 | PCRPX vs BRCYX | |
| Credit Suisse Trust Commodity Return Strategy Port... | -9.12% | Feb 27, 2006 | PCRPX vs CCRSX |
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 | PCRPX vs PIMIX | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class A | Multisector Bonds | 78 | -1.42% | Apr 2, 2007 | PCRPX vs PONAX | |
| PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 53 | -1.02% | — | PCRPX vs PTTRX | |
| PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund | Multisector Bonds | 3 | -4.21% | Dec 20, 2001 | PCRPX vs PCN | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class I-2 | Total Bond Market | 80 | -1.37% | — | PCRPX vs PONPX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Long Duration Fund Class I | Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed | 10 | -9.19% | Aug 31, 2007 | PCRPX vs PSLDX | |
| PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II | Multisector Bonds | 11 | -5.40% | Oct 27, 2004 | PCRPX vs PFN | |
| PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) | Global Bonds | 24 | -2.23% | Dec 1, 1992 | PCRPX vs PFORX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS International Fund (U.S. Dollar-H... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 24 | -0.85% | Oct 31, 2003 | PCRPX vs PISIX | |
| PIMCO RAE US Small Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 28 | -0.95% | Jun 5, 2015 | PCRPX vs PMJIX |
Often Compared With PCRPX
What investors most often compare with PCRPX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strate... | Commodities, Actively Managed | 85 | 30.72% | Nov 7, 2014 | PCRPX vs PDBC | |
| Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class... | Commodities | 96 | 22.84% | Mar 25, 2009 | PCRPX vs FFGIX |
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