PIMCO Global Core Asset Allocation Fund (PGAIX) Alternatives
PIMCO Global Core Asset Allocation Fund (PGAIX) belongs to the Global Allocation category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PGAIX. 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 PGAIX
PGAIX charges 1.00% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Allocation category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PGAIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Implementation Fund | 0.02% | Feb 29, 2012 | PGAIX vs GIMFX | |
| Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio | 0.19% | Jan 1, 1998 | PGAIX vs GGSIX | |
| Voya Global Perspectives Portfolio | 0.20% | Apr 30, 2013 | PGAIX vs IPIRX | |
| MH Elite Select Portfolio of Funds Fund | 0.21% | Apr 5, 2006 | PGAIX vs MHESX | |
| Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund - Moderate | 0.25% | Dec 29, 2005 | PGAIX vs JNSMX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PGAIX
Among mutual funds in the Global Allocation 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund | 98 | Dec 23, 2002 | PGAIX vs TIBAX | |
| Hartford Real Asset Fund | 97 | May 27, 2010 | PGAIX vs HRLYX | |
| GMO Benchmark-Free Fund | 97 | Jun 14, 2011 | PGAIX vs GBFFX | |
| GMO Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | 96 | Jul 22, 2003 | PGAIX vs GBMFX | |
| GMO Implementation Fund | 96 | Feb 29, 2012 | PGAIX vs GIMFX |
Top Performing PGAIX Alternatives (YTD)
PGAIX alternatives from the Global Allocation category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Absolute Return Fund | 14.79% | Feb 29, 2012 | PGAIX vs WARAX | |
| Hartford Real Asset Fund | 10.68% | May 27, 2010 | PGAIX vs HRLYX | |
| Wilmington Real Asset Fund | 10.27% | Jun 30, 2003 | PGAIX vs WMRIX | |
| Cohen & Steers Real Assets Fund Inc | 10.26% | Jan 30, 2012 | PGAIX vs RAPZX | |
| Principal Diversified Real Asset Fund | 9.23% | Mar 15, 2010 | PGAIX vs PDRDX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PGAIX
PGAIX alternatives from the Global Allocation category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund | 4.95% | Dec 10, 2017 | PGAIX vs PFADX | |
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund Class I | 5.78% | Mar 24, 2011 | PGAIX vs LFMIX | |
| MH Elite Income Fund of Funds | 6.46% | Aug 14, 2011 | PGAIX vs MHEIX | |
| Principal Diversified Select Real Asset Fund | 6.83% | Jul 2, 2019 | PGAIX vs PDSYX | |
| Nuveen Real Asset Income Fund | 6.94% | Sep 12, 2011 | PGAIX vs NRIIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PGAIX
PGAIX alternatives from the Global Allocation category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund Class I | -3.08% | Mar 24, 2011 | PGAIX vs LFMIX | |
| PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund | -4.21% | Dec 10, 2017 | PGAIX vs PFADX | |
| MH Elite Income Fund of Funds | -4.54% | Aug 14, 2011 | PGAIX vs MHEIX | |
| Allspring Absolute Return Fund | -5.06% | Feb 29, 2012 | PGAIX vs WARAX | |
| Principal Diversified Select Real Asset Fund | -5.32% | Jul 2, 2019 | PGAIX vs PDSYX |
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 | PGAIX vs PIMIX | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class A | Multisector Bonds | 78 | -1.42% | Apr 2, 2007 | PGAIX vs PONAX | |
| PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 53 | -1.02% | — | PGAIX vs PTTRX | |
| PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund | Multisector Bonds | 3 | -4.21% | Dec 20, 2001 | PGAIX vs PCN | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class I-2 | Total Bond Market | 80 | -1.37% | — | PGAIX vs PONPX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Long Duration Fund Class I | Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed | 10 | -9.19% | Aug 31, 2007 | PGAIX vs PSLDX | |
| PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II | Multisector Bonds | 11 | -5.40% | Oct 27, 2004 | PGAIX vs PFN | |
| PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) | Global Bonds | 24 | -2.23% | Dec 1, 1992 | PGAIX vs PFORX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS International Fund (U.S. Dollar-H... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 24 | -0.85% | Oct 31, 2003 | PGAIX vs PISIX | |
| PIMCO RAE US Small Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 28 | -0.95% | Jun 5, 2015 | PGAIX vs PMJIX |
Often Compared With PGAIX
What investors most often compare with PGAIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 Total Return | 78 | -4.33% | — | PGAIX vs ^SP500TR |
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