Thrivent Government Bond (TBFAX) Alternatives
Thrivent Government Bond (TBFAX) belongs to the Government Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TBFAX. 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 TBFAX
TBFAX charges 0.77% annually. Among mutual funds in the Government Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TBFAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.01% | Mar 16, 2009 | TBFAX vs GUSTX | |
| Fidelity Short-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Dec 20, 2005 | TBFAX vs FUMBX | |
| Fidelity Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Dec 20, 2005 | TBFAX vs FNBGX | |
| Fidelity SAI Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Oct 8, 2015 | TBFAX vs FBLTX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Mar 1, 2016 | TBFAX vs FUTBX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TBFAX
Among mutual funds in the Government 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 99 | Mar 16, 2009 | TBFAX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 99 | Dec 2, 1985 | TBFAX vs FEUGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 97 | Aug 23, 2010 | TBFAX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 97 | Dec 28, 2009 | TBFAX vs VSBSX | |
| Integrity Short Term Government Fund | 96 | Jun 29, 2011 | TBFAX vs MDSIX |
Top Performing TBFAX Alternatives (YTD)
TBFAX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 0.87% | May 31, 1987 | TBFAX vs DFFGX | |
| T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund | 0.87% | Nov 25, 1985 | TBFAX vs PRGMX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 0.80% | Dec 2, 1985 | TBFAX vs FEUGX | |
| DWS GNMA Fund | 0.68% | Jul 13, 2000 | TBFAX vs SGINX | |
| PIMCO GNMA and Government Securities Fund | 0.60% | Jul 30, 1997 | TBFAX vs PDMIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TBFAX
TBFAX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 1.27% | Mar 16, 2009 | TBFAX vs GUSTX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 1.42% | Aug 23, 2010 | TBFAX vs VSBIX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 1.42% | May 31, 1987 | TBFAX vs DFFGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 1.44% | Dec 28, 2009 | TBFAX vs VSBSX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 1.56% | Dec 2, 1985 | TBFAX vs FEUGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TBFAX
TBFAX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | -0.20% | Mar 16, 2009 | TBFAX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | -0.53% | Dec 2, 1985 | TBFAX vs FEUGX | |
| Davis Government Bond Fund | -0.77% | Nov 30, 1994 | TBFAX vs RFBAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | -0.81% | Aug 23, 2010 | TBFAX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | -0.84% | Dec 28, 2009 | TBFAX vs VSBSX |
Other Mutual Funds from Thrivent Funds
Most popular Thrivent Funds mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrivent Opportunity Income Plus Fund | Multisector Bonds | 90 | -0.46% | Jul 15, 1987 | TBFAX vs AAINX |
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