Touchstone Active Bond Fund (TOBAX) Alternatives
Touchstone Active Bond Fund (TOBAX) belongs to the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TOBAX. 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 TOBAX
TOBAX charges 0.83% annually. Among mutual funds in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TOBAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Core Fixed Income Fund | 0.16% | Aug 15, 2005 | TOBAX vs MCFIX | |
| State Street Income Fund | 0.20% | Jan 2, 1980 | TOBAX vs SSASX | |
| Elfun Income Fund | 0.29% | Dec 31, 1984 | TOBAX vs EINFX | |
| TIAA-CREF Core Bond Fund | 0.29% | Jul 1, 1999 | TOBAX vs TIBDX | |
| Baird Core Plus Bond Fund | 0.30% | Sep 29, 2000 | TOBAX vs BCOIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TOBAX
Among mutual funds in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 99 | Jul 6, 2016 | TOBAX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | 98 | Jun 30, 2017 | TOBAX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 94 | Jul 30, 2010 | TOBAX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 87 | Mar 11, 2011 | TOBAX vs ARINX | |
| MassMutual Diversified Bond Fund | 80 | May 3, 1999 | TOBAX vs MDVAX |
Top Performing TOBAX Alternatives (YTD)
TOBAX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund | 3.03% | Apr 28, 2021 | TOBAX vs NPCT | |
| GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | 0.96% | Apr 30, 1997 | TOBAX vs GUGAX | |
| Putnam Mortgage Securities Fund | 0.88% | Feb 8, 1984 | TOBAX vs PGSIX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 0.82% | Jul 6, 2016 | TOBAX vs HOBIX | |
| TCW Total Return Bond Fund | 0.57% | Jun 17, 1993 | TOBAX vs TGLMX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TOBAX
TOBAX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAMA Income Fund | 0.98% | Jun 30, 2017 | TOBAX vs AMFIX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 1.85% | Mar 11, 2011 | TOBAX vs ARINX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 1.90% | Jul 30, 2010 | TOBAX vs LCTRX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 2.09% | Jul 6, 2016 | TOBAX vs HOBIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Green Bond Fund | 3.36% | Nov 16, 2018 | TOBAX vs TGRNX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TOBAX
TOBAX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | -0.72% | Jul 6, 2016 | TOBAX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | -0.74% | Jun 30, 2017 | TOBAX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | -1.17% | Jul 30, 2010 | TOBAX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | -1.63% | Mar 11, 2011 | TOBAX vs ARINX | |
| Metropolitan West Investment Grade Credit Fund | -2.35% | Jun 29, 2018 | TOBAX vs MWIGX |
Other Mutual Funds from Touchstone
Most popular Touchstone mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touchstone Small Cap Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 21 | -3.86% | Sep 30, 2009 | TOBAX vs TSFIX | |
| Touchstone Mid Cap Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 7 | -7.96% | Jan 2, 2003 | TOBAX vs TMCPX | |
| Touchstone Large Cap Focused Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 22 | -10.24% | Jan 12, 1934 | TOBAX vs SENCX | |
| Touchstone Small Company Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -4.35% | Mar 1, 1993 | TOBAX vs SAGWX | |
| Touchstone Balanced Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 27 | -6.71% | Nov 15, 1938 | TOBAX vs SEBLX | |
| Touchstone Large Cap Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 16 | -0.39% | Jul 9, 2014 | TOBAX vs TLCIX | |
| Touchstone Growth Opportunities Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -12.56% | Sep 29, 1995 | TOBAX vs TGVFX | |
| Touchstone Sands Capital Select Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 8 | -17.27% | Aug 11, 2000 | TOBAX vs PTSGX | |
| Touchstone Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 24 | -5.75% | Oct 3, 1994 | TOBAX vs TEGAX | |
| Touchstone Global ESG Equity Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 40 | -3.54% | Dec 18, 1997 | TOBAX vs TEQAX |
Often Compared With TOBAX
What investors most often compare with TOBAX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 69 | -5.93% | Mar 10, 1999 | TOBAX vs QQQ | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | TOBAX vs VOO | |
| Fidelity Investment Grade Bond Fund | Total Bond Market | 53 | -0.50% | Aug 6, 1971 | TOBAX vs FBNDX | |
| Ancora Income Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 21 | -0.31% | Jan 5, 2004 | TOBAX vs AAIIX | |
| VY BrandywineGLOBAL - Bond Portfolio | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 68 | 0.21% | Feb 20, 2015 | TOBAX vs VGSBX | |
| Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 53 | -0.55% | Dec 28, 2007 | TOBAX vs BCPIX | |
| Touchstone Ultra Short Duration Fixed Income Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.51% | Mar 1, 1994 | TOBAX vs TSDOX |
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