PIMCO Income Fund Class I-3 (PIPNX) Alternatives
PIMCO Income Fund Class I-3 (PIPNX) 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 PIPNX. 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 PIPNX
PIPNX charges 0.77% annually. Among mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PIPNX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.05% | Aug 3, 2014 | PIPNX vs DBSCX | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Fund Admiral Sha... | 0.30% | Oct 12, 2021 | PIPNX vs VMSAX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | 0.40% | Jul 28, 2016 | PIPNX vs BWDTX | |
| JPMorgan Income Fund | 0.40% | Jun 1, 2014 | PIPNX vs JMSIX | |
| Mercer Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund | 0.44% | Aug 20, 2013 | PIPNX vs MOFIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PIPNX
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 | PIPNX vs NWXHX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 98 | Jan 30, 2018 | PIPNX vs CBLDX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 98 | Nov 2, 2015 | PIPNX vs NWXEX | |
| Easterly Income Opportunities Fund | 98 | Aug 20, 2018 | PIPNX vs JSVIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 98 | Aug 3, 2014 | PIPNX vs DBSCX |
Top Performing PIPNX Alternatives (YTD)
PIPNX 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 | PIPNX vs CRMVX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.01% | Jul 16, 2019 | PIPNX vs RFXIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.84% | Aug 3, 2014 | PIPNX vs DBSCX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 0.76% | Nov 1, 2015 | PIPNX vs NWXHX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | 0.69% | Dec 29, 2019 | PIPNX vs AXSIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PIPNX
PIPNX 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 | PIPNX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.56% | Jul 16, 2019 | PIPNX vs RFXIX | |
| Muzinich Low Duration Fund | 1.57% | Jun 29, 2016 | PIPNX vs MZLSX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 1.60% | Nov 2, 2015 | PIPNX vs NWXEX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 1.62% | Nov 1, 2015 | PIPNX vs NWXHX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PIPNX
PIPNX 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 | PIPNX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | -0.94% | Jul 16, 2019 | PIPNX vs RFXIX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | -1.20% | Nov 2, 2015 | PIPNX vs NWXEX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | -1.22% | Dec 29, 2019 | PIPNX vs AXSIX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | -1.22% | Jul 28, 2016 | PIPNX 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 | PIPNX vs PIMIX | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class A | Multisector Bonds | 78 | -1.42% | Apr 2, 2007 | PIPNX vs PONAX | |
| PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 53 | -1.02% | — | PIPNX vs PTTRX | |
| PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund | Multisector Bonds | 3 | -4.21% | Dec 20, 2001 | PIPNX vs PCN | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class I-2 | Total Bond Market | 80 | -1.37% | — | PIPNX vs PONPX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Long Duration Fund Class I | Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed | 10 | -9.19% | Aug 31, 2007 | PIPNX vs PSLDX | |
| PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II | Multisector Bonds | 11 | -5.40% | Oct 27, 2004 | PIPNX vs PFN | |
| PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) | Global Bonds | 24 | -2.23% | Dec 1, 1992 | PIPNX vs PFORX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS International Fund (U.S. Dollar-H... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 24 | -0.85% | Oct 31, 2003 | PIPNX vs PISIX | |
| PIMCO RAE US Small Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 28 | -0.95% | Jun 5, 2015 | PIPNX vs PMJIX |
Often Compared With PIPNX
What investors most often compare with PIPNX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO ETF Trust - PIMCO Multisector Bond Active Ex... | Multisector Bonds | 83 | -0.92% | Jun 21, 2023 | PIPNX vs PYLD | |
| T. Rowe Price Floating Rate Fund | High Yield Bonds | 99 | -0.06% | Jul 29, 2011 | PIPNX vs PRFRX | |
| PIMCO 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond Index ETF | High Yield Bonds | 79 | -0.39% | Jun 16, 2011 | PIPNX vs HYS | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | PIPNX vs SPY | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | Global Equities | 80 | -1.30% | Feb 27, 2012 | PIPNX vs SPGM | |
| Fidelity Strategic Income Fund | Total Bond Market | 93 | -0.89% | Oct 31, 1994 | PIPNX vs FADMX | |
| Dodge & Cox Income Fund | Total Bond Market | 67 | -0.19% | — | PIPNX vs DODIX | |
| CrossingBridge Responsible Credit Fund | Multisector Bonds | 81 | 0.44% | Jun 29, 2021 | PIPNX vs CBRDX | |
| Angel Oak Multi-Strategy Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 97 | 0.41% | Jun 27, 2011 | PIPNX vs ANGLX | |
| Eaton Vance Strategic Income Fund Class I | Multisector Bonds | 98 | 0.53% | Apr 3, 2009 | PIPNX vs ESIIX |
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