TCW Global Bond Fund (TGGBX) Alternatives
TCW Global Bond Fund (TGGBX) 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 TGGBX. 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 TGGBX
TGGBX charges 0.60% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TGGBX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity International Bond Index Fund | 0.06% | Oct 10, 2019 | TGGBX vs FBIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund | 0.07% | Feb 26, 2021 | TGGBX vs VTILX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund In... | 0.11% | Feb 17, 2021 | TGGBX vs VTIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 0.13% | May 30, 2013 | TGGBX vs VTIBX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 0.16% | Jan 8, 2008 | TGGBX vs DFSHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TGGBX
Among mutual funds in the Global 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 97 | Jun 26, 2007 | TGGBX vs EAIIX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 97 | Jan 8, 2008 | TGGBX vs DFSHX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 97 | Sep 17, 1996 | TGGBX vs PYGSX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 96 | Dec 14, 2008 | TGGBX vs PRSNX | |
| T. Rowe Price International Bond Fund (USD Hedged) | 95 | Sep 11, 2017 | TGGBX vs TNBMX |
Top Performing TGGBX Alternatives (YTD)
TGGBX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 0.92% | Jun 26, 2007 | TGGBX vs EAIIX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.77% | Feb 8, 1996 | TGGBX vs DFGFX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 0.46% | Mar 19, 2017 | TGGBX vs DGFFX | |
| UBS Sustainable Development Bank Bond Fund | 0.17% | Oct 23, 2018 | TGGBX vs UDBPX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.15% | Nov 5, 1990 | TGGBX vs DFGBX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TGGBX
TGGBX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 1.17% | Jan 8, 2008 | TGGBX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.56% | Feb 8, 1996 | TGGBX vs DFGFX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.64% | Nov 5, 1990 | TGGBX vs DFGBX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 1.66% | Sep 17, 1996 | TGGBX vs PYGSX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | 2.36% | Jul 28, 1999 | TGGBX vs SAXIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TGGBX
TGGBX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | -1.23% | Sep 17, 1996 | TGGBX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | -1.28% | Jan 8, 2008 | TGGBX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.38% | Nov 5, 1990 | TGGBX vs DFGBX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.41% | Feb 8, 1996 | TGGBX vs DFGFX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | -1.59% | Jul 28, 1999 | TGGBX vs SAXIX |
Other Mutual Funds from TCW
Most popular TCW mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 91 | -1.32% | May 28, 1998 | TGGBX vs TGEIX | |
| TCW High Yield Bond Fund | High Yield Bonds | — | — | Feb 26, 1993 | TGGBX vs TGHYX | |
| TCW Total Return Bond Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 67 | 0.57% | Jun 17, 1993 | TGGBX vs TGLMX | |
| TCW Core Fixed Income Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 49 | -0.21% | Feb 26, 1993 | TGGBX vs TGCFX | |
| TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund | Mid Cap Value Equities | 64 | 3.04% | Oct 31, 1997 | TGGBX vs TGVOX | |
| TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 82 | -3.32% | Dec 13, 2010 | TGGBX vs TGWIX | |
| TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 50 | -2.16% | Dec 31, 1997 | TGGBX vs TGDVX | |
| TCW Global Real Estate Fund | REIT | 14 | -0.49% | Nov 27, 2014 | TGGBX vs TGREX | |
| TCW Select Equities Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 8 | -14.71% | Feb 26, 1993 | TGGBX vs TGCEX | |
| TCW Conservative Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 44 | -1.52% | Nov 15, 2006 | TGGBX vs TGPCX |
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