PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) Class I-2 (PFBPX) belongs to the Global Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PFBPX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PFBPX
PFBPX charges 0.67% annually. There are 34 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.06%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity International Bond Index Fund | 0.06% | — | Oct 2019 | PFBPX vs FBIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund | 0.07% | — | Feb 2021 | PFBPX vs VTILX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admir... | 0.10% | 122.00B | May 2013 | PFBPX vs VTABX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund In... | 0.11% | — | Feb 2021 | PFBPX vs VTIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 0.13% | — | May 2013 | PFBPX vs VTIBX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PFBPX
PFBPX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 10. There are 43 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 98 | — | Mar 2017 | PFBPX vs DGFFX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 90 | — | Jun 2007 | PFBPX vs EAIIX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 89 | — | Dec 2008 | PFBPX vs PRSNX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 78 | — | Jan 2008 | PFBPX vs DFSHX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 77 | — | Sep 1996 | PFBPX vs PYGSX |
Top Performing PFBPX Alternatives (YTD)
PFBPX is at 0.49% YTD. There are 45 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.45%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 3.45% | — | Jun 2007 | PFBPX vs EAIIX | |
| Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund | 3.27% | — | Oct 2013 | PFBPX vs DAIOX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 2.77% | — | Mar 2017 | PFBPX vs DGFFX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.80% | — | Feb 1996 | PFBPX vs DFGFX | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - Global Opportunities Bond Fund | 1.75% | — | Oct 2006 | PFBPX vs GOBSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PFBPX
PFBPX has 3.82% 1-year volatility. There are 40 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.55%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 1.55% | — | Sep 1996 | PFBPX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 1.59% | — | Jan 2008 | PFBPX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.59% | — | Feb 1996 | PFBPX vs DFGFX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.90% | — | Nov 1990 | PFBPX vs DFGBX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | 1.98% | — | Jul 1999 | PFBPX vs SAXIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PFBPX
PFBPX has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.99%. There are 43 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | -1.19% | — | Mar 2017 | PFBPX vs DGFFX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | -1.23% | — | Sep 1996 | PFBPX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | -1.28% | — | Jan 2008 | PFBPX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.38% | — | Nov 1990 | PFBPX vs DFGBX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.41% | — | Feb 1996 | PFBPX vs DFGFX |
Other Mutual Funds from PIMCO
The 10 most viewed PIMCO mutual funds shown here include PIMIX, PTY, PONAX and span 7 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class | Multisector Bonds | 42 | 0.72% | — | Mar 2007 | PFBPX vs PIMIX | |
| PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund | Corporate Bonds | 1 | -3.45% | — | Dec 2002 | PFBPX vs PTY | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class A | Multisector Bonds | 38 | 0.55% | — | Apr 2007 | PFBPX vs PONAX | |
| PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 26 | 0.30% | — | May 1987 | PFBPX vs PTTRX | |
| PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund | Multisector Bonds | 6 | -2.70% | — | Dec 2001 | PFBPX vs PCN | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class I-2 | Total Bond Market | 41 | 0.68% | — | — | PFBPX vs PONPX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Long Duration Fund Class I | Diversified Portfolio | 39 | 8.53% | — | Aug 2007 | PFBPX vs PSLDX | |
| PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II | Multisector Bonds | 7 | -3.70% | — | Oct 2004 | PFBPX vs PFN | |
| PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) | Global Bonds | 10 | 0.43% | — | Dec 1992 | PFBPX vs PFORX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS International Fund (U.S. Dollar-H... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 40 | 13.28% | — | Oct 2003 | PFBPX vs PISIX |
Often Compared With PFBPX
Investors most often compare PFBPX with DODLX, DOXLX, PMJIX. These 9 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge & Cox Global Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 25 | 1.05% | — | Apr 2014 | PFBPX vs DODLX | |
| Dodge & Cox Global Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 28 | 1.25% | — | May 2014 | PFBPX vs DOXLX | |
| PIMCO RAE US Small Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 72 | 18.92% | — | Jun 2015 | PFBPX vs PMJIX | |
| T. Rowe Price International Bond Fund (USD Hedged) | Global Bonds | 44 | 1.21% | — | Sep 2017 | PFBPX vs TNBMX | |
| Templeton Global Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 9 | 1.28% | — | Sep 1986 | PFBPX vs TPINX | |
| Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class R | Global Bonds | 9 | 1.20% | — | Feb 2009 | PFBPX vs FGBRX | |
| UBS Sustainable Development Bank Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 18 | 0.16% | — | Oct 2018 | PFBPX vs UDBPX | |
| PIMCO Commodity Real Return Strategy Fund | Commodities | 28 | 15.90% | — | Jun 2002 | PFBPX vs PCRIX | |
| Saturna Sustainable Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 37 | 1.59% | — | Mar 2015 | PFBPX vs SEBFX |
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