PIMCO Dynamic Bond Fund (PFIUX) Alternatives
PIMCO Dynamic Bond Fund (PFIUX) belongs to the Nontraditional Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PFIUX. 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 PFIUX
PFIUX charges 0.81% annually. Among mutual funds in the Nontraditional Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PFIUX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Opportunistic Income Fund | 0.47% | Oct 2, 2011 | PFIUX vs GMODX | |
| Putnam Mortgage Opportunities Fund | 0.47% | Apr 6, 2015 | PFIUX vs PMOTX | |
| Carillon Reams Unconstrained Bond Fund | 0.50% | Sep 28, 2011 | PFIUX vs SUBFX | |
| FPA Flexible Fixed Income Fund | 0.51% | Dec 30, 2018 | PFIUX vs FPFIX | |
| PIMCO Strategic Bond Fund | 0.51% | Jan 29, 2009 | PFIUX vs PUTIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PFIUX
Among mutual funds in the Nontraditional 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Pioneer Cat Bond Fund Class Y | 100 | Jan 27, 2023 | PFIUX vs CBYYX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return Fund | 99 | Jun 26, 2007 | PFIUX vs EIGMX | |
| PGIM Securitized Credit Fund | 99 | Jun 30, 2019 | PFIUX vs SCFZX | |
| Artisan Global Unconstrained Fund | 99 | Mar 30, 2022 | PFIUX vs APFPX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return Advantage... | 99 | Aug 30, 2010 | PFIUX vs EGRIX |
Top Performing PFIUX Alternatives (YTD)
PFIUX alternatives from the Nontraditional Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Global Unconstrained Fund | 4.02% | Mar 30, 2022 | PFIUX vs APFPX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return Advantage... | 3.59% | Aug 30, 2010 | PFIUX vs EGRIX | |
| Putnam Mortgage Opportunities Fund | 2.63% | Apr 6, 2015 | PFIUX vs PMOTX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return Fund | 2.43% | Jun 26, 2007 | PFIUX vs EIGMX | |
| Victory Pioneer Cat Bond Fund Class Y | 1.27% | Jan 27, 2023 | PFIUX vs CBYYX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PFIUX
PFIUX alternatives from the Nontraditional Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Pioneer Cat Bond Fund Class Y | 1.27% | Jan 27, 2023 | PFIUX vs CBYYX | |
| DoubleLine Flexible Income Fund | 1.40% | Apr 6, 2014 | PFIUX vs DFLEX | |
| Dunham Long/Short Credit Fund | 1.45% | Dec 9, 2004 | PFIUX vs DCAIX | |
| Anfield Universal Fixed Income Fund | 1.58% | Jun 27, 2013 | PFIUX vs AFLIX | |
| GMO Opportunistic Income Fund | 1.64% | Oct 2, 2011 | PFIUX vs GMODX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PFIUX
PFIUX alternatives from the Nontraditional Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Pioneer Cat Bond Fund Class Y | -0.18% | Jan 27, 2023 | PFIUX vs CBYYX | |
| Dunham Long/Short Credit Fund | -0.84% | Dec 9, 2004 | PFIUX vs DCAIX | |
| Toews Unconstrained Income Fund | -0.87% | Aug 27, 2013 | PFIUX vs TUIFX | |
| PGIM Absolute Return Bond Fund | -0.87% | Mar 29, 2011 | PFIUX vs PADZX | |
| PGIM Securitized Credit Fund | -0.93% | Jun 30, 2019 | PFIUX vs SCFZX |
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 | PFIUX vs PIMIX | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class A | Multisector Bonds | 78 | -1.42% | Apr 2, 2007 | PFIUX vs PONAX | |
| PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 53 | -1.02% | — | PFIUX vs PTTRX | |
| PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund | Multisector Bonds | 3 | -4.21% | Dec 20, 2001 | PFIUX vs PCN | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class I-2 | Total Bond Market | 80 | -1.37% | — | PFIUX vs PONPX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Long Duration Fund Class I | Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed | 10 | -9.19% | Aug 31, 2007 | PFIUX vs PSLDX | |
| PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II | Multisector Bonds | 11 | -5.40% | Oct 27, 2004 | PFIUX vs PFN | |
| PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) | Global Bonds | 24 | -2.23% | Dec 1, 1992 | PFIUX vs PFORX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS International Fund (U.S. Dollar-H... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 24 | -0.85% | Oct 31, 2003 | PFIUX vs PISIX | |
| PIMCO RAE US Small Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 28 | -0.95% | Jun 5, 2015 | PFIUX vs PMJIX |
Often Compared With PFIUX
What investors most often compare with PFIUX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO High Yield Municipal Bond Fund | High Yield Muni | 31 | -0.32% | Jul 30, 2006 | PFIUX vs PHMIX | |
| PGIM High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 85 | -1.45% | Jan 22, 1990 | PFIUX vs PBHAX | |
| PIMCO Senior Loan Active Exchange-Traded Fund | Bank Loan | 73 | -0.27% | Jun 8, 2022 | PFIUX vs LONZ | |
| Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | Money Market | — | 0.59% | Sep 1, 2010 | PFIUX vs VMFXX | |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds, Actively Managed | 64 | 0.36% | May 27, 2014 | PFIUX vs HYGH | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fu... | High Yield Bonds | 74 | -0.91% | Dec 18, 2013 | PFIUX vs HYZD | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | PFIUX vs BND | |
| Fidelity International Bond Index Fund | Global Bonds | 40 | -0.55% | Oct 10, 2019 | PFIUX vs FBIIX |
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