PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund (PRAIX) Alternatives
PIMCO Long-Term Real Return Fund (PRAIX) belongs to the Inflation-Protected Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PRAIX. 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 PRAIX
PRAIX charges 0.50% annually. Among mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PRAIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Real Return Fu... | 0.02% | Dec 13, 2006 | PRAIX vs RRPAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.04% | Oct 17, 2012 | PRAIX vs VTSPX | |
| Schwab Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Ind... | 0.05% | Mar 30, 2006 | PRAIX vs SWRSX | |
| Fidelity SAI Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund | 0.05% | Aug 16, 2024 | PRAIX vs FSPWX | |
| Fidelity SAI 0-5 Year Inflation-Protected Bond Ind... | 0.05% | Nov 4, 2025 | PRAIX vs FFNYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PRAIX
Among mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Real Return Fund | 97 | Feb 27, 2003 | PRAIX vs IPBAX | |
| T. Rowe Price Limited Duration Inflation Focused B... | 96 | Sep 28, 2006 | PRAIX vs TRBFX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 96 | Oct 17, 2012 | PRAIX vs VTSPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 96 | Oct 16, 2012 | PRAIX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 95 | Oct 16, 2012 | PRAIX vs VTIPX |
Top Performing PRAIX Alternatives (YTD)
PRAIX alternatives from the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Real Return Fund | 11.78% | Feb 27, 2003 | PRAIX vs IPBAX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Multi-Asset Re... | 9.31% | Jul 28, 2011 | PRAIX vs SEIAX | |
| Fidelity Series 0-5 Year Inflation-Protected Bond ... | 1.02% | Jan 17, 2022 | PRAIX vs FSTZX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.97% | Oct 17, 2012 | PRAIX vs VTSPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.97% | Oct 16, 2012 | PRAIX vs VTAPX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PRAIX
PRAIX alternatives from the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.78% | Oct 17, 2012 | PRAIX vs VTSPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.79% | Oct 16, 2012 | PRAIX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.81% | Oct 16, 2012 | PRAIX vs VTIPX | |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Inc... | 1.87% | Mar 31, 2010 | PRAIX vs EARRX | |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Inc... | 1.96% | Mar 31, 2010 | PRAIX vs EIRRX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PRAIX
PRAIX alternatives from the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.92% | Oct 17, 2012 | PRAIX vs VTSPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.92% | Oct 16, 2012 | PRAIX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.95% | Oct 16, 2012 | PRAIX vs VTIPX | |
| Fidelity Series 0-5 Year Inflation-Protected Bond ... | -1.03% | Jan 17, 2022 | PRAIX vs FSTZX | |
| iShares Short-Term TIPS Bond Index Fund | -1.12% | Feb 15, 2016 | PRAIX vs BIIPX |
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 | PRAIX vs PIMIX | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class A | Multisector Bonds | 78 | -1.42% | Apr 2, 2007 | PRAIX vs PONAX | |
| PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 53 | -1.02% | — | PRAIX vs PTTRX | |
| PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund | Multisector Bonds | 3 | -4.21% | Dec 20, 2001 | PRAIX vs PCN | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class I-2 | Total Bond Market | 80 | -1.37% | — | PRAIX vs PONPX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Long Duration Fund Class I | Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed | 10 | -9.19% | Aug 31, 2007 | PRAIX vs PSLDX | |
| PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II | Multisector Bonds | 11 | -5.40% | Oct 27, 2004 | PRAIX vs PFN | |
| PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) | Global Bonds | 24 | -2.23% | Dec 1, 1992 | PRAIX vs PFORX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS International Fund (U.S. Dollar-H... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 24 | -0.85% | Oct 31, 2003 | PRAIX vs PISIX | |
| PIMCO RAE US Small Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 28 | -0.95% | Jun 5, 2015 | PRAIX vs PMJIX |
Often Compared With PRAIX
What investors most often compare with PRAIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price Balanced Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 57 | -3.21% | Dec 29, 1939 | PRAIX vs RPBAX | |
| Fidelity Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 42 | 0.33% | May 16, 2012 | PRAIX vs FIPDX |
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