PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II (PFN) Alternatives
PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II (PFN) 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 PFN. 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 PFN
PFN charges 1.74% annually. Among mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PFN alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.05% | Aug 3, 2014 | PFN vs DBSCX | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Fund Admiral Sha... | 0.30% | Oct 12, 2021 | PFN vs VMSAX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | 0.40% | Jul 28, 2016 | PFN vs BWDTX | |
| JPMorgan Income Fund | 0.40% | Jun 1, 2014 | PFN vs JMSIX | |
| Mercer Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund | 0.44% | Aug 20, 2013 | PFN vs MOFIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PFN
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 | PFN vs NWXHX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 98 | Jan 30, 2018 | PFN vs CBLDX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 98 | Nov 2, 2015 | PFN vs NWXEX | |
| Easterly Income Opportunities Fund | 98 | Aug 20, 2018 | PFN vs JSVIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 98 | Aug 3, 2014 | PFN vs DBSCX |
Top Performing PFN Alternatives (YTD)
PFN 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 | PFN vs CRMVX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.01% | Jul 16, 2019 | PFN vs RFXIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.84% | Aug 3, 2014 | PFN vs DBSCX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 0.76% | Nov 1, 2015 | PFN vs NWXHX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | 0.69% | Dec 29, 2019 | PFN vs AXSIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PFN
PFN 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 | PFN vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.56% | Jul 16, 2019 | PFN vs RFXIX | |
| Muzinich Low Duration Fund | 1.57% | Jun 29, 2016 | PFN vs MZLSX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 1.60% | Nov 2, 2015 | PFN vs NWXEX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 1.62% | Nov 1, 2015 | PFN vs NWXHX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PFN
PFN 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 | PFN vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | -0.94% | Jul 16, 2019 | PFN vs RFXIX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | -1.20% | Nov 2, 2015 | PFN vs NWXEX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | -1.22% | Dec 29, 2019 | PFN vs AXSIX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | -1.22% | Jul 28, 2016 | PFN 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 | PFN vs PIMIX | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class A | Multisector Bonds | 78 | -1.42% | Apr 2, 2007 | PFN vs PONAX | |
| PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 53 | -1.02% | — | PFN vs PTTRX | |
| PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund | Multisector Bonds | 3 | -4.21% | Dec 20, 2001 | PFN vs PCN | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class I-2 | Total Bond Market | 80 | -1.37% | — | PFN vs PONPX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Long Duration Fund Class I | Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed | 10 | -9.19% | Aug 31, 2007 | PFN vs PSLDX | |
| PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) | Global Bonds | 24 | -2.23% | Dec 1, 1992 | PFN vs PFORX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS International Fund (U.S. Dollar-H... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 24 | -0.85% | Oct 31, 2003 | PFN vs PISIX | |
| PIMCO RAE US Small Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 28 | -0.95% | Jun 5, 2015 | PFN vs PMJIX | |
| PIMCO Diversified Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 84 | -1.80% | Jul 30, 2003 | PFN vs PDIIX |
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