Pacific Funds Strategic Income (PLSRX) Alternatives
Pacific Funds Strategic Income (PLSRX) 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 PLSRX. 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 PLSRX
PLSRX charges 0.64% annually. Among mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PLSRX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.05% | Aug 3, 2014 | PLSRX vs DBSCX | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Fund Admiral Sha... | 0.30% | Oct 12, 2021 | PLSRX vs VMSAX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | 0.40% | Jul 28, 2016 | PLSRX vs BWDTX | |
| JPMorgan Income Fund | 0.40% | Jun 1, 2014 | PLSRX vs JMSIX | |
| Mercer Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund | 0.44% | Aug 20, 2013 | PLSRX vs MOFIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PLSRX
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 | PLSRX vs NWXHX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 98 | Jan 30, 2018 | PLSRX vs CBLDX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 98 | Nov 2, 2015 | PLSRX vs NWXEX | |
| Easterly Income Opportunities Fund | 98 | Aug 20, 2018 | PLSRX vs JSVIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 98 | Aug 3, 2014 | PLSRX vs DBSCX |
Top Performing PLSRX Alternatives (YTD)
PLSRX 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 | PLSRX vs CRMVX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.01% | Jul 16, 2019 | PLSRX vs RFXIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.84% | Aug 3, 2014 | PLSRX vs DBSCX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 0.76% | Nov 1, 2015 | PLSRX vs NWXHX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 0.69% | Nov 2, 2015 | PLSRX vs NWXEX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PLSRX
PLSRX 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 | PLSRX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.56% | Jul 16, 2019 | PLSRX vs RFXIX | |
| Muzinich Low Duration Fund | 1.57% | Jun 29, 2016 | PLSRX vs MZLSX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 1.60% | Nov 2, 2015 | PLSRX vs NWXEX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 1.62% | Nov 1, 2015 | PLSRX vs NWXHX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PLSRX
PLSRX 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 | PLSRX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | -0.94% | Jul 16, 2019 | PLSRX vs RFXIX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | -1.20% | Nov 2, 2015 | PLSRX vs NWXEX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | -1.22% | Jul 28, 2016 | PLSRX vs BWDTX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | -1.22% | Dec 29, 2019 | PLSRX vs AXSIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Pacific Funds Series Trust
Most popular Pacific Funds Series Trust mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Funds Floating Rate Income | Bank Loan | 93 | -1.34% | Jun 29, 2011 | PLSRX vs PLFRX | |
| Pacific Funds Short Duration Income | Short-Term Bond | 98 | 0.07% | Dec 19, 2011 | PLSRX vs PLSDX | |
| Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Moderate | Diversified Portfolio | 49 | -3.86% | Dec 30, 2003 | PLSRX vs POCAX | |
| Pacific Funds Core Income | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 67 | -0.63% | Dec 31, 2010 | PLSRX vs PLIIX | |
| Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Growth | Diversified Portfolio | 47 | -3.98% | Dec 30, 2003 | PLSRX vs PODAX | |
| Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Aggressive-Gr... | Diversified Portfolio | 48 | -4.48% | Dec 30, 2003 | PLSRX vs POEAX | |
| Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Moderate-Cons... | Diversified Portfolio | 58 | -2.60% | Dec 30, 2003 | PLSRX vs POBAX | |
| Pacific Funds Ultra Short Income | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.42% | Jun 28, 2019 | PLSRX vs PLUIX | |
| Pacific Funds High Income | High Yield Bonds | 87 | -0.95% | Dec 19, 2011 | PLSRX vs PLHIX | |
| Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Conservative | Diversified Portfolio | 68 | -1.64% | Dec 30, 2003 | PLSRX vs POAAX |
Often Compared With PLSRX
What investors most often compare with PLSRX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 81 | -1.36% | Mar 30, 2007 | PLSRX vs PIMIX | |
| Angel Oak Multi-Strategy Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 97 | 0.41% | Jun 27, 2011 | PLSRX vs ANGLX | |
| CrossingBridge Responsible Credit Fund | Multisector Bonds | 81 | 0.44% | Jun 29, 2021 | PLSRX vs CBRDX |
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