PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund (PGOVX) Alternatives
PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Fund (PGOVX) belongs to the Government Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PGOVX. 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 PGOVX
PGOVX charges 1.05% annually. Among mutual funds in the Government Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PGOVX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.01% | Mar 16, 2009 | PGOVX vs GUSTX | |
| Fidelity Short-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Dec 20, 2005 | PGOVX vs FUMBX | |
| Fidelity SAI Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Oct 8, 2015 | PGOVX vs FBLTX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Mar 1, 2016 | PGOVX vs FUTBX | |
| Fidelity Intermediate Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | PGOVX vs FUAMX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PGOVX
Among mutual funds in the Government 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 99 | Mar 16, 2009 | PGOVX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 99 | Dec 2, 1985 | PGOVX vs FEUGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 97 | Aug 23, 2010 | PGOVX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 97 | Dec 28, 2009 | PGOVX vs VSBSX | |
| Integrity Short Term Government Fund | 96 | Jun 29, 2011 | PGOVX vs MDSIX |
Top Performing PGOVX Alternatives (YTD)
PGOVX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 0.87% | May 31, 1987 | PGOVX vs DFFGX | |
| T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund | 0.87% | Nov 25, 1985 | PGOVX vs PRGMX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 0.80% | Dec 2, 1985 | PGOVX vs FEUGX | |
| DWS GNMA Fund | 0.68% | Jul 13, 2000 | PGOVX vs SGINX | |
| PIMCO GNMA and Government Securities Fund | 0.60% | Jul 30, 1997 | PGOVX vs PDMIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PGOVX
PGOVX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 1.27% | Mar 16, 2009 | PGOVX vs GUSTX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 1.42% | Aug 23, 2010 | PGOVX vs VSBIX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 1.42% | May 31, 1987 | PGOVX vs DFFGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 1.44% | Dec 28, 2009 | PGOVX vs VSBSX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 1.56% | Dec 2, 1985 | PGOVX vs FEUGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PGOVX
PGOVX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | -0.20% | Mar 16, 2009 | PGOVX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | -0.53% | Dec 2, 1985 | PGOVX vs FEUGX | |
| Davis Government Bond Fund | -0.77% | Nov 30, 1994 | PGOVX vs RFBAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | -0.81% | Aug 23, 2010 | PGOVX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | -0.84% | Dec 28, 2009 | PGOVX vs VSBSX |
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 | 80 | -0.99% | Mar 30, 2007 | PGOVX vs PIMIX | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class A | Multisector Bonds | 76 | -1.05% | Apr 2, 2007 | PGOVX vs PONAX | |
| PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 49 | -0.68% | — | PGOVX vs PTTRX | |
| PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund | Multisector Bonds | 4 | -3.25% | Dec 20, 2001 | PGOVX vs PCN | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class I-2 | Total Bond Market | 79 | -1.01% | — | PGOVX vs PONPX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Long Duration Fund Class I | Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed | 11 | -6.30% | Aug 31, 2007 | PGOVX vs PSLDX | |
| PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II | Multisector Bonds | 9 | -5.26% | Oct 27, 2004 | PGOVX vs PFN | |
| PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) | Global Bonds | 21 | -1.93% | Dec 1, 1992 | PGOVX vs PFORX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS International Fund (U.S. Dollar-H... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 27 | -0.75% | Oct 31, 2003 | PGOVX vs PISIX | |
| PIMCO RAE US Small Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 30 | 1.03% | Jun 5, 2015 | PGOVX vs PMJIX |
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