PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund (PFDOX) Alternatives
PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund (PFDOX) 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 PFDOX. 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 PFDOX
PFDOX charges 2.03% annually. Among mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PFDOX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.05% | Aug 3, 2014 | PFDOX vs DBSCX | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Fund Admiral Sha... | 0.30% | Oct 12, 2021 | PFDOX vs VMSAX | |
| JPMorgan Income Fund | 0.40% | Jun 1, 2014 | PFDOX vs JMSIX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | 0.40% | Jul 28, 2016 | PFDOX vs BWDTX | |
| Mercer Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund | 0.44% | Aug 20, 2013 | PFDOX vs MOFIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PFDOX
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 | PFDOX vs NWXHX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 98 | Jan 30, 2018 | PFDOX vs CBLDX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 98 | Nov 2, 2015 | PFDOX vs NWXEX | |
| Easterly Income Opportunities Fund | 98 | Aug 20, 2018 | PFDOX vs JSVIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 98 | Aug 3, 2014 | PFDOX vs DBSCX |
Top Performing PFDOX Alternatives (YTD)
PFDOX 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 | PFDOX vs CRMVX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.01% | Jul 16, 2019 | PFDOX vs RFXIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.84% | Aug 3, 2014 | PFDOX vs DBSCX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 0.76% | Nov 1, 2015 | PFDOX vs NWXHX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | 0.69% | Dec 29, 2019 | PFDOX vs AXSIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PFDOX
PFDOX 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 | PFDOX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.56% | Jul 16, 2019 | PFDOX vs RFXIX | |
| Muzinich Low Duration Fund | 1.57% | Jun 29, 2016 | PFDOX vs MZLSX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 1.60% | Nov 2, 2015 | PFDOX vs NWXEX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 1.62% | Nov 1, 2015 | PFDOX vs NWXHX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PFDOX
PFDOX 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 | PFDOX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | -0.94% | Jul 16, 2019 | PFDOX vs RFXIX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | -1.20% | Nov 2, 2015 | PFDOX vs NWXEX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | -1.22% | Dec 29, 2019 | PFDOX vs AXSIX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | -1.22% | Jul 28, 2016 | PFDOX vs BWDTX |
Other Mutual Funds from The Pacific Financial Group
Most popular The Pacific Financial Group mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFG JP Morgan Tactical Aggressive Strategy Fund | Global Equities | 38 | -6.26% | Dec 10, 2017 | PFDOX vs PFSEX | |
| PFG JP Morgan Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 37 | -4.37% | Mar 14, 2018 | PFDOX vs PFJDX | |
| PFG Equity Index Focused Strategy Fund | Global Equities | 48 | -5.31% | Apr 30, 2020 | PFDOX vs PFFFX | |
| PFG MFS Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund | Global Equities | 24 | -3.74% | Dec 10, 2017 | PFDOX vs PFSMX | |
| PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund | Tactical Allocation | 43 | -4.33% | Dec 10, 2017 | PFDOX vs PFTEX | |
| PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund | Global Allocation | 67 | 0.82% | Dec 10, 2017 | PFDOX vs PFADX | |
| PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 54 | -3.17% | Apr 30, 2020 | PFDOX vs PFTSX | |
| PFG Sector Equity Business Cycle Strategy Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 32 | -6.93% | Apr 30, 2020 | PFDOX vs PFFSX |
Often Compared With PFDOX
What investors most often compare with PFDOX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Strategic Income Fund Class I | Multisector Bonds | 98 | 0.53% | Apr 3, 2009 | PFDOX vs ESIIX |
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