PIMCO Real Return Fund (PRRIX) Alternatives
PIMCO Real Return Fund (PRRIX) 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 PRRIX. 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 PRRIX
PRRIX charges 0.45% annually. Among mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PRRIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Real Return Fu... | 0.02% | Dec 13, 2006 | PRRIX vs RRPAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.04% | Oct 17, 2012 | PRRIX vs VTSPX | |
| Schwab Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Ind... | 0.05% | Mar 30, 2006 | PRRIX vs SWRSX | |
| Fidelity SAI Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund | 0.05% | Aug 16, 2024 | PRRIX vs FSPWX | |
| Fidelity SAI 0-5 Year Inflation-Protected Bond Ind... | 0.05% | Nov 4, 2025 | PRRIX vs FFNYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PRRIX
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 | PRRIX vs IPBAX | |
| T. Rowe Price Limited Duration Inflation Focused B... | 96 | Sep 28, 2006 | PRRIX vs TRBFX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 96 | Oct 17, 2012 | PRRIX vs VTSPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 96 | Oct 16, 2012 | PRRIX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 95 | Oct 16, 2012 | PRRIX vs VTIPX |
Top Performing PRRIX Alternatives (YTD)
PRRIX 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 | PRRIX vs IPBAX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Multi-Asset Re... | 9.31% | Jul 28, 2011 | PRRIX vs SEIAX | |
| Fidelity Series 0-5 Year Inflation-Protected Bond ... | 1.02% | Jan 17, 2022 | PRRIX vs FSTZX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.97% | Oct 16, 2012 | PRRIX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.97% | Oct 17, 2012 | PRRIX vs VTSPX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PRRIX
PRRIX 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 | PRRIX vs VTSPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.79% | Oct 16, 2012 | PRRIX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.81% | Oct 16, 2012 | PRRIX vs VTIPX | |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Inc... | 1.87% | Mar 31, 2010 | PRRIX vs EARRX | |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Inc... | 1.96% | Mar 31, 2010 | PRRIX vs EIRRX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PRRIX
PRRIX 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 16, 2012 | PRRIX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.92% | Oct 17, 2012 | PRRIX vs VTSPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.95% | Oct 16, 2012 | PRRIX vs VTIPX | |
| Fidelity Series 0-5 Year Inflation-Protected Bond ... | -1.03% | Jan 17, 2022 | PRRIX vs FSTZX | |
| iShares Short-Term TIPS Bond Index Fund | -1.12% | Feb 15, 2016 | PRRIX 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 | PRRIX vs PIMIX | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class A | Multisector Bonds | 78 | -1.42% | Apr 2, 2007 | PRRIX vs PONAX | |
| PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 53 | -1.02% | — | PRRIX vs PTTRX | |
| PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund | Multisector Bonds | 3 | -4.21% | Dec 20, 2001 | PRRIX vs PCN | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class I-2 | Total Bond Market | 80 | -1.37% | — | PRRIX vs PONPX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Long Duration Fund Class I | Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed | 10 | -9.19% | Aug 31, 2007 | PRRIX vs PSLDX | |
| PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II | Multisector Bonds | 11 | -5.40% | Oct 27, 2004 | PRRIX vs PFN | |
| PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) | Global Bonds | 24 | -2.23% | Dec 1, 1992 | PRRIX vs PFORX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS International Fund (U.S. Dollar-H... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 24 | -0.85% | Oct 31, 2003 | PRRIX vs PISIX | |
| PIMCO RAE US Small Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 28 | -0.95% | Jun 5, 2015 | PRRIX vs PMJIX |
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