Western Asset Income Fund (SDSAX) Alternatives
Western Asset Income Fund (SDSAX) belongs to the Multisector Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SDSAX. 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 SDSAX
SDSAX charges 0.92% annually. Among mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SDSAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.05% | Aug 3, 2014 | SDSAX vs DBSCX | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Fund Admiral Sha... | 0.30% | Oct 12, 2021 | SDSAX vs VMSAX | |
| JPMorgan Income Fund | 0.40% | Jun 1, 2014 | SDSAX vs JMSIX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | 0.40% | Jul 28, 2016 | SDSAX vs BWDTX | |
| Mercer Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund | 0.44% | Aug 20, 2013 | SDSAX vs MOFIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SDSAX
Among mutual funds in the Multisector 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 99 | Nov 1, 2015 | SDSAX vs NWXHX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 98 | Jan 30, 2018 | SDSAX vs CBLDX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 98 | Nov 2, 2015 | SDSAX vs NWXEX | |
| Easterly Income Opportunities Fund | 98 | Aug 20, 2018 | SDSAX vs JSVIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 98 | Aug 3, 2014 | SDSAX vs DBSCX |
Top Performing SDSAX Alternatives (YTD)
SDSAX alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conquer Risk Managed Volatility Fund | 1.11% | Jun 30, 2020 | SDSAX vs CRMVX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.01% | Jul 16, 2019 | SDSAX vs RFXIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.84% | Aug 3, 2014 | SDSAX vs DBSCX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 0.76% | Nov 1, 2015 | SDSAX vs NWXHX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | 0.69% | Dec 29, 2019 | SDSAX vs AXSIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SDSAX
SDSAX alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 1.45% | Jan 30, 2018 | SDSAX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.56% | Jul 16, 2019 | SDSAX vs RFXIX | |
| Muzinich Low Duration Fund | 1.57% | Jun 29, 2016 | SDSAX vs MZLSX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 1.60% | Nov 2, 2015 | SDSAX vs NWXEX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 1.62% | Nov 1, 2015 | SDSAX vs NWXHX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SDSAX
SDSAX alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | -0.93% | Jan 30, 2018 | SDSAX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | -0.94% | Jul 16, 2019 | SDSAX vs RFXIX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | -1.20% | Nov 2, 2015 | SDSAX vs NWXEX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | -1.22% | Dec 29, 2019 | SDSAX vs AXSIX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | -1.22% | Jul 28, 2016 | SDSAX vs BWDTX |
Other Mutual Funds from Franklin Templeton
Most popular Franklin Templeton mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin DynaTech Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -15.24% | Jan 2, 1968 | SDSAX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 94 | -2.21% | May 18, 1969 | SDSAX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 82 | 2.15% | — | SDSAX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -8.53% | Apr 1, 1948 | SDSAX vs FKGRX | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -4.58% | Jan 14, 1987 | SDSAX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 42 | 20.88% | Jun 10, 2011 | SDSAX vs EMO | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -12.79% | Aug 29, 1997 | SDSAX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 18 | -10.22% | Oct 24, 1983 | SDSAX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 86 | 2.21% | Aug 28, 1997 | SDSAX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -6.24% | Mar 10, 1970 | SDSAX vs SHAPX |
Often Compared With SDSAX
What investors most often compare with SDSAX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoryshares Free Cash Flow ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 56 | 0.38% | Jun 21, 2023 | SDSAX vs VFLO | |
| CrossingBridge Responsible Credit Fund | Multisector Bonds | 81 | 0.44% | Jun 29, 2021 | SDSAX vs CBRDX | |
| Angel Oak Multi-Strategy Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 97 | 0.41% | Jun 27, 2011 | SDSAX vs ANGLX |
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