ALPS/Smith Credit Opportunities Fund (SMCVX) Alternatives
ALPS/Smith Credit Opportunities Fund (SMCVX) 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 SMCVX. 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 SMCVX
SMCVX charges 1.17% annually. Among mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SMCVX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.05% | Aug 3, 2014 | SMCVX vs DBSCX | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Fund Admiral Sha... | 0.30% | Oct 12, 2021 | SMCVX vs VMSAX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | 0.40% | Jul 28, 2016 | SMCVX vs BWDTX | |
| JPMorgan Income Fund | 0.40% | Jun 1, 2014 | SMCVX vs JMSIX | |
| Mercer Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund | 0.44% | Aug 20, 2013 | SMCVX vs MOFIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SMCVX
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 | SMCVX vs NWXHX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 98 | Jan 30, 2018 | SMCVX vs CBLDX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 98 | Nov 2, 2015 | SMCVX vs NWXEX | |
| Easterly Income Opportunities Fund | 98 | Aug 20, 2018 | SMCVX vs JSVIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 98 | Aug 3, 2014 | SMCVX vs DBSCX |
Top Performing SMCVX Alternatives (YTD)
SMCVX 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 | SMCVX vs CRMVX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.01% | Jul 16, 2019 | SMCVX vs RFXIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.84% | Aug 3, 2014 | SMCVX vs DBSCX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 0.76% | Nov 1, 2015 | SMCVX vs NWXHX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 0.69% | Nov 2, 2015 | SMCVX vs NWXEX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SMCVX
SMCVX 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 | SMCVX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.56% | Jul 16, 2019 | SMCVX vs RFXIX | |
| Muzinich Low Duration Fund | 1.57% | Jun 29, 2016 | SMCVX vs MZLSX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 1.60% | Nov 2, 2015 | SMCVX vs NWXEX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 1.62% | Nov 1, 2015 | SMCVX vs NWXHX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SMCVX
SMCVX 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 | SMCVX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | -0.94% | Jul 16, 2019 | SMCVX vs RFXIX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | -1.20% | Nov 2, 2015 | SMCVX vs NWXEX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | -1.22% | Jul 28, 2016 | SMCVX vs BWDTX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | -1.22% | Dec 29, 2019 | SMCVX vs AXSIX |
Other Mutual Funds from ALPS
Most popular ALPS mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPS/Kotak India ESG Fund | Asia Pacific Equities | 1 | -17.72% | Feb 13, 2011 | SMCVX vs INDAX | |
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Management CompleteCommoditiesS... | Commodities | 95 | 20.00% | Jun 28, 2010 | SMCVX vs JCRAX | |
| RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income | Diversified Portfolio | 71 | -1.75% | Aug 1, 2010 | SMCVX vs RLIIX | |
| ALPS/Red Rocks Global Opportunity Fund | Global Equities | 1 | -17.57% | Dec 30, 2007 | SMCVX vs LPEFX | |
| ALPS/Smith Balanced Opportunity Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 60 | -2.50% | Sep 14, 2020 | SMCVX vs ALIBX | |
| ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 45 | -0.57% | Jun 29, 2018 | SMCVX vs SMTRX | |
| ALPS/Red Rocks Global Opportunity Portfolio | Global Equities | 1 | -17.85% | Oct 23, 2014 | SMCVX vs AVPEX | |
| ALPS/Smith Short Duration Bond Fund | Short-Term Bond | 97 | -0.08% | Jun 29, 2018 | SMCVX vs SMRSX |
Often Compared With SMCVX
What investors most often compare with SMCVX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Oak Multi-Strategy Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 97 | 0.41% | Jun 27, 2011 | SMCVX vs ANGLX | |
| CrossingBridge Responsible Credit Fund | Multisector Bonds | 81 | 0.44% | Jun 29, 2021 | SMCVX vs CBRDX |
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