Putnam Global Income Trust (PGGIX) Alternatives
Putnam Global Income Trust (PGGIX) belongs to the Global Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PGGIX. 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 PGGIX
PGGIX charges 0.91% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PGGIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity International Bond Index Fund | 0.06% | Oct 10, 2019 | PGGIX vs FBIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund | 0.07% | Feb 26, 2021 | PGGIX vs VTILX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund In... | 0.11% | Feb 17, 2021 | PGGIX vs VTIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 0.13% | May 30, 2013 | PGGIX vs VTIBX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.16% | Feb 8, 1996 | PGGIX vs DFGFX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PGGIX
Among mutual funds in the Global 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 97 | Jun 26, 2007 | PGGIX vs EAIIX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 96 | Sep 17, 1996 | PGGIX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 96 | Jan 8, 2008 | PGGIX vs DFSHX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 96 | Dec 14, 2008 | PGGIX vs PRSNX | |
| T. Rowe Price International Bond Fund (USD Hedged) | 94 | Sep 11, 2017 | PGGIX vs TNBMX |
Top Performing PGGIX Alternatives (YTD)
PGGIX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 1.22% | Jun 26, 2007 | PGGIX vs EAIIX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.77% | Feb 8, 1996 | PGGIX vs DFGFX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 0.68% | Mar 19, 2017 | PGGIX vs DGFFX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | 0.35% | Jul 28, 1999 | PGGIX vs SAXIX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 0.26% | Sep 17, 1996 | PGGIX vs PYGSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PGGIX
PGGIX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 1.17% | Jan 8, 2008 | PGGIX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.56% | Feb 8, 1996 | PGGIX vs DFGFX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.64% | Nov 5, 1990 | PGGIX vs DFGBX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 1.66% | Sep 17, 1996 | PGGIX vs PYGSX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | 2.37% | Jul 28, 1999 | PGGIX vs SAXIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PGGIX
PGGIX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | -1.23% | Sep 17, 1996 | PGGIX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | -1.28% | Jan 8, 2008 | PGGIX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.38% | Nov 5, 1990 | PGGIX vs DFGBX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.41% | Feb 8, 1996 | PGGIX vs DFGFX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | -1.59% | Jul 28, 1999 | PGGIX vs SAXIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Putnam
Most popular Putnam mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Large Cap Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 68 | 0.74% | Jun 15, 1977 | PGGIX vs PEYAX | |
| Putnam Growth Opportunities Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -9.72% | Oct 2, 1995 | PGGIX vs POGAX | |
| Putnam Large Cap Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 68 | 0.79% | Jan 10, 1998 | PGGIX vs PEIYX | |
| Putnam Global Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 77 | -3.79% | Dec 17, 2008 | PGGIX vs PGTYX | |
| Putnam Large Cap Value Fund Class R6 | Large Cap Value Equities | 69 | 0.81% | Jul 2, 2012 | PGGIX vs PEQSX | |
| Putnam Sustainable Leaders Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 20 | -9.32% | Aug 31, 1990 | PGGIX vs PNOPX | |
| Putnam Multi-Cap Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 51 | -5.13% | Sep 24, 2010 | PGGIX vs PMYYX | |
| Putnam Ultra Short Duration Income Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.38% | Oct 17, 2011 | PGGIX vs PSDYX | |
| Putnam Large Cap Growth Y | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -9.67% | Aug 27, 1999 | PGGIX vs PGOYX | |
| Putnam Research Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 70 | -3.29% | Oct 2, 1995 | PGGIX vs PNRAX |
Often Compared With PGGIX
What investors most often compare with PGGIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nucor Corporation | 79 | 6.87% | — | PGGIX vs NUE | ||
| Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 76 | -0.72% | Oct 31, 2013 | PGGIX vs DAIOX |
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