PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund (PSTIX) Alternatives
PIMCO StocksPLUS Short Fund (PSTIX) belongs to the Inverse Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PSTIX. 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 PSTIX
PSTIX charges 0.64% annually. Among mutual funds in the Inverse Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PSTIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rydex Inverse S&P 500 Strategy Fund | 1.49% | Jan 6, 1994 | PSTIX vs RYURX | |
| Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 Strategy Fund | 1.55% | Sep 2, 1998 | PSTIX vs RYAIX | |
| Grizzly Short Fund | 1.61% | Jun 18, 2000 | PSTIX vs GRZZX | |
| ProFunds Bear Fund | 1.64% | Dec 29, 1997 | PSTIX vs BRPIX | |
| ProFunds UltraShort NASDAQ-100 Fund | 1.68% | Jun 1, 1998 | PSTIX vs USPIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PSTIX
Among mutual funds in the Inverse Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock Capital Value Fund | 90 | Oct 9, 1985 | PSTIX vs DRCVX | |
| ProFunds UltraShort China | 5 | Feb 3, 2008 | PSTIX vs UHPIX | |
| Grizzly Short Fund | 3 | Jun 18, 2000 | PSTIX vs GRZZX | |
| Rydex Inverse Mid-Cap Strategy Fund | 1 | Feb 19, 2004 | PSTIX vs RYCLX | |
| Rydex Inverse S&P 500 Strategy Fund | 1 | Jan 6, 1994 | PSTIX vs RYURX |
Top Performing PSTIX Alternatives (YTD)
PSTIX alternatives from the Inverse Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProFunds UltraShort China | 21.80% | Feb 3, 2008 | PSTIX vs UHPIX | |
| Rydex Inverse NASDAQ-100 2x Strategy Fund | 12.89% | May 22, 2000 | PSTIX vs RYVNX | |
| ProFunds UltraShort NASDAQ-100 Fund | 12.64% | Jun 1, 1998 | PSTIX vs USPIX | |
| ProFunds UltraBear Fund | 10.43% | Dec 21, 1997 | PSTIX vs URPIX | |
| Rydex Inverse S&P 500 2x Strategy Fund | 9.95% | May 18, 2000 | PSTIX vs RYTPX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PSTIX
PSTIX alternatives from the Inverse Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock Capital Value Fund | 4.92% | Oct 9, 1985 | PSTIX vs DRCVX | |
| Federated Hermes Prudent Bear Fd | 15.37% | Dec 27, 1995 | PSTIX vs BEARX | |
| Rydex Inverse S&P 500 Strategy Fund | 18.26% | Jan 6, 1994 | PSTIX vs RYURX | |
| ProFunds Bear Fund | 18.32% | Dec 29, 1997 | PSTIX vs BRPIX | |
| Grizzly Short Fund | 19.84% | Jun 18, 2000 | PSTIX vs GRZZX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PSTIX
PSTIX alternatives from the Inverse Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock Capital Value Fund | -3.82% | Oct 9, 1985 | PSTIX vs DRCVX | |
| Grizzly Short Fund | -22.23% | Jun 18, 2000 | PSTIX vs GRZZX | |
| Rydex Inverse Mid-Cap Strategy Fund | -26.30% | Feb 19, 2004 | PSTIX vs RYCLX | |
| Federated Hermes Prudent Bear Fd | -26.53% | Dec 27, 1995 | PSTIX vs BEARX | |
| Rydex Inverse S&P 500 Strategy Fund | -26.57% | Jan 6, 1994 | PSTIX vs RYURX |
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 | PSTIX vs PIMIX | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class A | Multisector Bonds | 76 | -1.05% | Apr 2, 2007 | PSTIX vs PONAX | |
| PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 49 | -0.68% | — | PSTIX vs PTTRX | |
| PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund | Multisector Bonds | 4 | -3.25% | Dec 20, 2001 | PSTIX vs PCN | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class I-2 | Total Bond Market | 79 | -1.01% | — | PSTIX vs PONPX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Long Duration Fund Class I | Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed | 11 | -6.30% | Aug 31, 2007 | PSTIX vs PSLDX | |
| PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II | Multisector Bonds | 9 | -5.26% | Oct 27, 2004 | PSTIX vs PFN | |
| PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) | Global Bonds | 21 | -1.93% | Dec 1, 1992 | PSTIX vs PFORX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS International Fund (U.S. Dollar-H... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 27 | -0.75% | Oct 31, 2003 | PSTIX vs PISIX | |
| PIMCO RAE US Small Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 30 | 1.03% | Jun 5, 2015 | PSTIX vs PMJIX |
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