Templeton Global Bond Fund (TPINX) 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 TPINX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TPINX
TPINX charges 0.94% annually. There are 57 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.06%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity International Bond Index Fund | 0.06% | — | Oct 2019 | TPINX vs FBIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund | 0.07% | — | Feb 2021 | TPINX vs VTILX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admir... | 0.10% | 122.00B | May 2013 | TPINX vs VTABX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund In... | 0.11% | — | Feb 2021 | TPINX vs VTIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 0.13% | — | May 2013 | TPINX vs VTIBX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TPINX
TPINX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 10. There are 40 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 98 | — | Mar 2017 | TPINX vs DGFFX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 90 | — | Dec 2008 | TPINX vs PRSNX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 88 | — | Jun 2007 | TPINX vs EAIIX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 77 | — | Jan 2008 | TPINX vs DFSHX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 75 | — | Sep 1996 | TPINX vs PYGSX |
Top Performing TPINX Alternatives (YTD)
TPINX is at 1.00% YTD. There are 23 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.15%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 3.15% | — | Jun 2007 | TPINX vs EAIIX | |
| Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund | 3.14% | — | Oct 2013 | TPINX vs DAIOX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 2.66% | — | Mar 2017 | TPINX vs DGFFX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 1.82% | — | Dec 2008 | TPINX vs PRSNX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.80% | — | Feb 1996 | TPINX vs DFGFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TPINX
TPINX has 7.36% 1-year volatility. There are 67 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.56%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 1.56% | — | Sep 1996 | TPINX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.59% | — | Feb 1996 | TPINX vs DFGFX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 1.59% | — | Jan 2008 | TPINX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.89% | — | Nov 1990 | TPINX vs DFGBX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | 1.98% | — | Jul 1999 | TPINX vs SAXIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TPINX
TPINX has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.36%. There are 66 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | -1.19% | — | Mar 2017 | TPINX vs DGFFX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | -1.23% | — | Sep 1996 | TPINX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | -1.28% | — | Jan 2008 | TPINX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.38% | — | Nov 1990 | TPINX vs DFGBX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.41% | — | Feb 1996 | TPINX vs DFGFX |
Other Mutual Funds from Franklin Templeton
The 10 most viewed Franklin Templeton mutual funds shown here include FKDNX, FKRCX, FKINX and span 8 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin DynaTech Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities, Technology Equities | 13 | 6.31% | — | Jan 1968 | TPINX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -6.87% | — | May 1969 | TPINX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 79 | 4.34% | — | — | TPINX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 19 | 3.19% | — | Apr 1948 | TPINX vs FKGRX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 19 | 14.74% | — | Jun 2011 | TPINX vs EMO | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 26 | 4.40% | — | Jan 1987 | TPINX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 5 | -0.39% | — | Aug 1997 | TPINX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 6 | 0.49% | — | Oct 1983 | TPINX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 89 | 4.88% | — | Aug 1997 | TPINX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 24 | 3.19% | — | Mar 1970 | TPINX vs SHAPX |
Often Compared With TPINX
Investors most often compare TPINX with MAWIX, TEDMX, FREEX. These 20 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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