PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund (PFSIX) Alternatives
PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund (PFSIX) belongs to the Emerging Markets Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PFSIX. 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 PFSIX
PFSIX charges 0.94% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PFSIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Emerging Markets Local Bond Fund | 0.09% | Nov 1, 2011 | PFSIX vs PYELX | |
| Voya Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund | 0.10% | Aug 8, 2012 | PFSIX vs IMCDX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 0.40% | Dec 6, 2017 | PFSIX vs VEGBX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Emerging Marke... | 0.41% | Dec 4, 2005 | PFSIX vs SEDAX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 0.51% | Apr 19, 1994 | PFSIX vs GMOQX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PFSIX
Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Beacon Developing World Income Fund Class... | 98 | Feb 25, 2014 | PFSIX vs AGEYX | |
| DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed Inc... | 98 | Apr 6, 2014 | PFSIX vs DBLLX | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 98 | Feb 24, 2014 | PFSIX vs AGEPX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 98 | Sep 3, 2015 | PFSIX vs EIDOX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 98 | Feb 3, 2013 | PFSIX vs EELDX |
Top Performing PFSIX Alternatives (YTD)
PFSIX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund | 2.00% | Apr 18, 1994 | PFSIX vs GMCDX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 2.00% | Apr 19, 1994 | PFSIX vs GMOQX | |
| American Beacon Developing World Income Fund Class... | 1.59% | Feb 25, 2014 | PFSIX vs AGEYX | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 1.56% | Feb 24, 2014 | PFSIX vs AGEPX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 1.43% | Sep 3, 2015 | PFSIX vs EIDOX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PFSIX
PFSIX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed Inc... | 1.43% | Apr 6, 2014 | PFSIX vs DBLLX | |
| Amana Participation Fund | 2.08% | Sep 27, 2015 | PFSIX vs AMAPX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | 2.59% | Apr 6, 2010 | PFSIX vs DLENX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | 2.59% | Nov 10, 2013 | PFSIX vs PYCEX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | 2.61% | Apr 5, 2010 | PFSIX vs DBLEX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PFSIX
PFSIX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed Inc... | -1.35% | Apr 6, 2014 | PFSIX vs DBLLX | |
| Amana Participation Fund | -2.51% | Sep 27, 2015 | PFSIX vs AMAPX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | -2.77% | Apr 5, 2010 | PFSIX vs DBLEX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | -2.77% | Apr 6, 2010 | PFSIX vs DLENX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -2.96% | Nov 10, 2013 | PFSIX vs PYCEX |
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 | PFSIX vs PIMIX | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class A | Multisector Bonds | 78 | -1.42% | Apr 2, 2007 | PFSIX vs PONAX | |
| PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 53 | -1.02% | — | PFSIX vs PTTRX | |
| PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund | Multisector Bonds | 3 | -4.21% | Dec 20, 2001 | PFSIX vs PCN | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class I-2 | Total Bond Market | 80 | -1.37% | — | PFSIX vs PONPX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Long Duration Fund Class I | Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed | 10 | -9.19% | Aug 31, 2007 | PFSIX vs PSLDX | |
| PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II | Multisector Bonds | 11 | -5.40% | Oct 27, 2004 | PFSIX vs PFN | |
| PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) | Global Bonds | 24 | -2.23% | Dec 1, 1992 | PFSIX vs PFORX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS International Fund (U.S. Dollar-H... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 24 | -0.85% | Oct 31, 2003 | PFSIX vs PISIX | |
| PIMCO RAE US Small Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 28 | -0.95% | Jun 5, 2015 | PFSIX vs PMJIX |
Often Compared With PFSIX
What investors most often compare with PFSIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 21 | -0.34% | Dec 23, 2010 | PFSIX vs EDF |
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