PIMCO Flexible Credit Income Fund (PFLEX) Alternatives
PIMCO Flexible Credit Income Fund (PFLEX) 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 PFLEX. 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 PFLEX
PFLEX charges 2.10% annually. Among mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PFLEX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.05% | Aug 3, 2014 | PFLEX vs DBSCX | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Fund Admiral Sha... | 0.30% | Oct 12, 2021 | PFLEX vs VMSAX | |
| JPMorgan Income Fund | 0.40% | Jun 1, 2014 | PFLEX vs JMSIX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | 0.40% | Jul 28, 2016 | PFLEX vs BWDTX | |
| Mercer Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund | 0.44% | Aug 20, 2013 | PFLEX vs MOFIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PFLEX
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 | PFLEX vs NWXHX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 98 | Jan 30, 2018 | PFLEX vs CBLDX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 98 | Nov 2, 2015 | PFLEX vs NWXEX | |
| Easterly Income Opportunities Fund | 98 | Aug 20, 2018 | PFLEX vs JSVIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 98 | Aug 3, 2014 | PFLEX vs DBSCX |
Top Performing PFLEX Alternatives (YTD)
PFLEX 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 | PFLEX vs CRMVX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.01% | Jul 16, 2019 | PFLEX vs RFXIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.84% | Aug 3, 2014 | PFLEX vs DBSCX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 0.76% | Nov 1, 2015 | PFLEX vs NWXHX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | 0.69% | Dec 29, 2019 | PFLEX vs AXSIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PFLEX
PFLEX 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 | PFLEX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.56% | Jul 16, 2019 | PFLEX vs RFXIX | |
| Muzinich Low Duration Fund | 1.57% | Jun 29, 2016 | PFLEX vs MZLSX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 1.60% | Nov 2, 2015 | PFLEX vs NWXEX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 1.62% | Nov 1, 2015 | PFLEX vs NWXHX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PFLEX
PFLEX 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 | PFLEX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | -0.94% | Jul 16, 2019 | PFLEX vs RFXIX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | -1.20% | Nov 2, 2015 | PFLEX vs NWXEX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | -1.22% | Dec 29, 2019 | PFLEX vs AXSIX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | -1.22% | Jul 28, 2016 | PFLEX vs BWDTX |
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 | PFLEX vs PIMIX | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class A | Multisector Bonds | 78 | -1.42% | Apr 2, 2007 | PFLEX vs PONAX | |
| PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 53 | -1.02% | — | PFLEX vs PTTRX | |
| PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund | Multisector Bonds | 3 | -4.21% | Dec 20, 2001 | PFLEX vs PCN | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class I-2 | Total Bond Market | 80 | -1.37% | — | PFLEX vs PONPX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Long Duration Fund Class I | Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed | 10 | -9.19% | Aug 31, 2007 | PFLEX vs PSLDX | |
| PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II | Multisector Bonds | 11 | -5.40% | Oct 27, 2004 | PFLEX vs PFN | |
| PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) | Global Bonds | 24 | -2.23% | Dec 1, 1992 | PFLEX vs PFORX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS International Fund (U.S. Dollar-H... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 24 | -0.85% | Oct 31, 2003 | PFLEX vs PISIX | |
| PIMCO RAE US Small Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 28 | -0.95% | Jun 5, 2015 | PFLEX vs PMJIX |
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