Payden Global Fixed Income Fund (PYGFX) belongs to the Global Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PYGFX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PYGFX
PYGFX charges 0.70% annually. There are 41 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.06%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity International Bond Index Fund | 0.06% | — | Oct 2019 | PYGFX vs FBIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund | 0.07% | — | Feb 2021 | PYGFX vs VTILX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admir... | 0.10% | 123.30B | May 2013 | PYGFX vs VTABX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund In... | 0.11% | — | Feb 2021 | PYGFX vs VTIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 0.13% | — | May 2013 | PYGFX vs VTIBX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PYGFX
PYGFX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 17. There are 27 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 100.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 100 | — | Feb 1996 | PYGFX vs DFGFX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 98 | — | Mar 2017 | PYGFX vs DGFFX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 96 | — | Jun 2007 | PYGFX vs EAIIX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 88 | — | Sep 1996 | PYGFX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 84 | — | Jan 2008 | PYGFX vs DFSHX |
Top Performing PYGFX Alternatives (YTD)
PYGFX is at -0.08% YTD. There are 32 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.35%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 4.35% | — | Jun 2007 | PYGFX vs EAIIX | |
| Templeton Global Bond Fund | 3.06% | — | Sep 1986 | PYGFX vs TPINX | |
| Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class R | 2.94% | — | Feb 2009 | PYGFX vs FGBRX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 2.80% | — | Mar 2017 | PYGFX vs DGFFX | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - Global Opportunities Bond Fund | 2.56% | — | Oct 2006 | PYGFX vs GOBSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PYGFX
PYGFX has 3.13% 1-year volatility. There are 21 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.73%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.73% | — | Feb 1996 | PYGFX vs DFGFX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 1.53% | — | Sep 1996 | PYGFX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.55% | — | Nov 1990 | PYGFX vs DFGBX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 1.65% | — | Jan 2008 | PYGFX vs DFSHX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | 1.97% | — | Jul 1999 | PYGFX vs SAXIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PYGFX
PYGFX has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.20%. There are 35 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.20%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -0.20% | — | Feb 1996 | PYGFX vs DFGFX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | -1.19% | — | Mar 2017 | PYGFX vs DGFFX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | -1.23% | — | Sep 1996 | PYGFX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | -1.28% | — | Jan 2008 | PYGFX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.38% | — | Nov 1990 | PYGFX vs DFGBX |
Other Mutual Funds from Paydenfunds
The 10 most viewed Paydenfunds mutual funds shown here include PYFRX, PYHRX, PYELX and span 10 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Floating Rate Fund | Bank Loan | 98 | 2.36% | — | Nov 2013 | PYGFX vs PYFRX | |
| Payden High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 93 | 2.35% | — | Dec 1997 | PYGFX vs PYHRX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Local Bond Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 40 | 1.46% | — | Nov 2011 | PYGFX vs PYELX | |
| Payden Absolute Return Bond Fund | Nontraditional Bonds | 82 | 1.39% | — | Nov 2014 | PYGFX vs PYARX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 87 | 1.90% | — | Nov 2013 | PYGFX vs PYCEX | |
| Payden/Kravitz Cash Balance Plan Fund | Multisector Bonds | 92 | 2.12% | — | Sep 2008 | PYGFX vs PKBIX | |
| Payden Limited Maturity Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 98 | 1.65% | — | Apr 1994 | PYGFX vs PYLMX | |
| Payden Corporate Bond Fund | Corporate Bonds | 11 | -1.11% | — | Mar 2009 | PYGFX vs PYACX | |
| Payden Core Bond Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 19 | -0.73% | — | Dec 1993 | PYGFX vs PYCBX | |
| Payden Equity Income Fund | Dividend, Large Cap Value Equities | 84 | 12.33% | — | Nov 1996 | PYGFX vs PYVLX |
Often Compared With PYGFX
Investors most often compare PYGFX with PYCRX, PELBX, UDBPX. These 10 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden California Municipal Social Impact Fund | Municipal Bonds | 56 | -0.27% | — | Dec 1998 | PYGFX vs PYCRX | |
| PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fun... | Emerging Markets Bonds | 45 | 1.68% | — | Dec 2006 | PYGFX vs PELBX | |
| UBS Sustainable Development Bank Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 15 | -0.68% | — | Oct 2018 | PYGFX vs UDBPX | |
| Saturna Global Sustainable Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 45 | 1.38% | — | Mar 2015 | PYGFX vs SEBFX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Bond Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 79 | 2.19% | — | Dec 1998 | PYGFX vs PYEMX | |
| Dodge & Cox Global Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 22 | -0.06% | — | May 2014 | PYGFX vs DOXLX | |
| T. Rowe Price International Bond Fund (USD Hedged) | Global Bonds | 42 | 1.13% | — | Sep 2017 | PYGFX vs TNBMX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 72 | 2.16% | — | Dec 2008 | PYGFX vs PRSNX | |
| Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 36 | 2.16% | — | Oct 2013 | PYGFX vs DAIOX | |
| DFA Global Core Plus Fixed Income Portfolio | Global Bonds | 18 | 0.45% | — | Jan 2018 | PYGFX vs DGCFX |
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