T. Rowe Price International Bond Fund (RPIBX) 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 RPIBX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to RPIBX
RPIBX charges 0.67% annually. There are 34 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 | RPIBX vs FBIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund | 0.07% | — | Feb 2021 | RPIBX vs VTILX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admir... | 0.10% | 122.00B | May 2013 | RPIBX vs VTABX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund In... | 0.11% | — | Feb 2021 | RPIBX vs VTIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 0.13% | — | May 2013 | RPIBX vs VTIBX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RPIBX
RPIBX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 4. There are 65 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 98 | — | Mar 2017 | RPIBX vs DGFFX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 90 | — | Jun 2007 | RPIBX vs EAIIX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 89 | — | Dec 2008 | RPIBX vs PRSNX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 78 | — | Jan 2008 | RPIBX vs DFSHX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 72 | — | Sep 1996 | RPIBX vs PYGSX |
Top Performing RPIBX Alternatives (YTD)
RPIBX is at -1.32% YTD. There are 64 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.45%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 3.45% | — | Jun 2007 | RPIBX vs EAIIX | |
| Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund | 3.14% | — | Oct 2013 | RPIBX vs DAIOX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 2.66% | — | Mar 2017 | RPIBX vs DGFFX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.80% | — | Feb 1996 | RPIBX vs DFGFX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 1.72% | — | Dec 2008 | RPIBX vs PRSNX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RPIBX
RPIBX has 6.07% 1-year volatility. There are 62 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.56%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 1.56% | — | Sep 1996 | RPIBX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 1.59% | — | Jan 2008 | RPIBX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.59% | — | Feb 1996 | RPIBX vs DFGFX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.90% | — | Nov 1990 | RPIBX vs DFGBX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | 1.98% | — | Jul 1999 | RPIBX vs SAXIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RPIBX
RPIBX has a 1-year max drawdown of -4.98%. There are 60 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | -1.19% | — | Mar 2017 | RPIBX vs DGFFX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | -1.23% | — | Sep 1996 | RPIBX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | -1.28% | — | Jan 2008 | RPIBX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.38% | — | Nov 1990 | RPIBX vs DFGBX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.41% | — | Feb 1996 | RPIBX vs DFGFX |
Other Mutual Funds from T. Rowe Price
The 10 most viewed T. Rowe Price mutual funds shown here include TRBCX, PRWCX, PRDGX and span 6 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 12 | 0.19% | — | Jun 1993 | RPIBX vs TRBCX | |
| T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 39 | 4.53% | — | Jun 1986 | RPIBX vs PRWCX | |
| T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth Fund, Inc. | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 52 | 8.54% | — | Dec 1992 | RPIBX vs PRDGX | |
| T. Rowe Price All-Cap Opportunities Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 13 | 0.15% | — | Sep 1985 | RPIBX vs PRWAX | |
| T. Rowe Price U.S. Equity Research Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 64 | 10.53% | — | Nov 1994 | RPIBX vs PRCOX | |
| T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund I Class | Large Cap Growth Equities | 13 | 0.26% | — | — | RPIBX vs TBCIX | |
| T. Rowe Price Equity Index 500 Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 64 | 9.68% | — | Mar 1990 | RPIBX vs PREIX | |
| T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 11 | -0.26% | — | Oct 2001 | RPIBX vs TRLGX | |
| T. Rowe Price Science And Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 89 | 44.94% | — | Sep 1987 | RPIBX vs PRSCX | |
| T. Rowe Price Retirement 2035 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 31 | 8.90% | — | Feb 2004 | RPIBX vs TRRJX |
Often Compared With RPIBX
Investors most often compare RPIBX with VBTLX, SWAGX, DODLX. These 18 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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