Principal Diversified Select Real Asset Fund (PDSYX) Alternatives
Principal Diversified Select Real Asset Fund (PDSYX) belongs to the Global Allocation category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PDSYX. 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 PDSYX
PDSYX charges 1.20% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Allocation category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PDSYX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Implementation Fund | 0.02% | Feb 29, 2012 | PDSYX vs GIMFX | |
| Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio | 0.19% | Jan 1, 1998 | PDSYX vs GGSIX | |
| Voya Global Perspectives Portfolio | 0.20% | Apr 30, 2013 | PDSYX vs IPIRX | |
| MH Elite Select Portfolio of Funds Fund | 0.21% | Apr 5, 2006 | PDSYX vs MHESX | |
| Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund - Moderate | 0.25% | Dec 29, 2005 | PDSYX vs JNSMX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PDSYX
Among mutual funds in the Global Allocation 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund | 98 | Dec 23, 2002 | PDSYX vs TIBAX | |
| Hartford Real Asset Fund | 97 | May 27, 2010 | PDSYX vs HRLYX | |
| GMO Benchmark-Free Fund | 97 | Jun 14, 2011 | PDSYX vs GBFFX | |
| GMO Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | 96 | Jul 22, 2003 | PDSYX vs GBMFX | |
| GMO Implementation Fund | 96 | Feb 29, 2012 | PDSYX vs GIMFX |
Top Performing PDSYX Alternatives (YTD)
PDSYX alternatives from the Global Allocation category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Absolute Return Fund | 14.79% | Feb 29, 2012 | PDSYX vs WARAX | |
| Hartford Real Asset Fund | 10.68% | May 27, 2010 | PDSYX vs HRLYX | |
| Wilmington Real Asset Fund | 10.27% | Jun 30, 2003 | PDSYX vs WMRIX | |
| Cohen & Steers Real Assets Fund Inc | 10.26% | Jan 30, 2012 | PDSYX vs RAPZX | |
| Principal Diversified Real Asset Fund | 9.23% | Mar 15, 2010 | PDSYX vs PDRDX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PDSYX
PDSYX alternatives from the Global Allocation category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund | 4.95% | Dec 10, 2017 | PDSYX vs PFADX | |
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund Class I | 5.78% | Mar 24, 2011 | PDSYX vs LFMIX | |
| MH Elite Income Fund of Funds | 6.46% | Aug 14, 2011 | PDSYX vs MHEIX | |
| Nuveen Real Asset Income Fund | 6.94% | Sep 12, 2011 | PDSYX vs NRIIX | |
| Pioneer Multi-Asset Income Fund | 7.17% | Dec 21, 2011 | PDSYX vs PMFYX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PDSYX
PDSYX alternatives from the Global Allocation category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund Class I | -3.08% | Mar 24, 2011 | PDSYX vs LFMIX | |
| PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund | -4.21% | Dec 10, 2017 | PDSYX vs PFADX | |
| MH Elite Income Fund of Funds | -4.54% | Aug 14, 2011 | PDSYX vs MHEIX | |
| Allspring Absolute Return Fund | -5.06% | Feb 29, 2012 | PDSYX vs WARAX | |
| Catalyst/MAP Global Balanced Fund | -5.60% | Jul 28, 2011 | PDSYX vs TRXAX |
Other Mutual Funds from Principal Funds
Most popular Principal Funds mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal LargeCap S&P 500 Index Fund Class A | S&P 500 | 45 | -7.11% | Feb 2, 2001 | PDSYX vs PLSAX | |
| Principal MidCap R6 | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 1 | -12.93% | Nov 22, 2016 | PDSYX vs PMAQX | |
| Principal LifeTime Hybrid 2030 Fund R-6 | Target Retirement Date | 65 | -2.64% | Sep 30, 2014 | PDSYX vs PLZTX | |
| Principal Diversified Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 27 | -2.19% | Dec 14, 2008 | PDSYX vs PGDIX | |
| Principal Government & High Quality Bond Fund | Government Bonds | 49 | -0.30% | May 3, 1984 | PDSYX vs CMPGX |
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