T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund (TRBUX) Alternatives
T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund (TRBUX) belongs to the Ultrashort Bond category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TRBUX. 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 TRBUX
TRBUX charges 0.31% annually. Among mutual funds in the Ultrashort Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TRBUX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Hermes Conservative Microshort Fund | 0.05% | Feb 2, 2021 | TRBUX vs FHCOX | |
| DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.13% | Jul 25, 1983 | TRBUX vs DFIHX | |
| Six Circles Tax Aware Ultra Short Duration Fund | 0.15% | Jul 8, 2018 | TRBUX vs CUTAX | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class | 0.15% | Dec 31, 2013 | TRBUX vs BUBIX | |
| DFA Two-Year Government Portfolio | 0.17% | Jun 6, 1996 | TRBUX vs DFYGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TRBUX
Among mutual funds in the Ultrashort 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator Ultra Short Term Bond Fund | 100 | Mar 21, 2019 | TRBUX vs NUSIX | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund | 100 | Dec 31, 2013 | TRBUX vs BUBSX | |
| Fidelity Series Treasury Bill Index Fund | 100 | Aug 28, 2018 | TRBUX vs FHQFX | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class | 100 | Dec 31, 2013 | TRBUX vs BUBIX | |
| PIMCO Short Asset Investment Fund | 100 | May 31, 2012 | TRBUX vs PAIPX |
Top Performing TRBUX Alternatives (YTD)
TRBUX alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Two-Year Government Portfolio | 0.88% | Jun 6, 1996 | TRBUX vs DFYGX | |
| Sterling Capital Ultra Short Bond Fund | 0.83% | Nov 30, 2012 | TRBUX vs BUSIX | |
| DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.81% | Jul 25, 1983 | TRBUX vs DFIHX | |
| Navigator Ultra Short Term Bond Fund | 0.76% | Mar 21, 2019 | TRBUX vs NUSIX | |
| Northern Ultra-Short Fixed Income Fund | 0.75% | Jun 18, 2009 | TRBUX vs NUSFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TRBUX
TRBUX alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tactical Multi-Purpose Fund | 0.55% | Mar 30, 2017 | TRBUX vs TMPFX | |
| Navigator Ultra Short Term Bond Fund | 0.65% | Mar 21, 2019 | TRBUX vs NUSIX | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund | 0.65% | Dec 31, 2013 | TRBUX vs BUBSX | |
| DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.72% | Jul 25, 1983 | TRBUX vs DFIHX | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class | 0.72% | Dec 31, 2013 | TRBUX vs BUBIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TRBUX
TRBUX alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Global Investors U.S. Government Ultra-Short ... | 0.00% | Dec 2, 2013 | TRBUX vs UGSDX | |
| Tactical Multi-Purpose Fund | 0.00% | Mar 30, 2017 | TRBUX vs TMPFX | |
| Navigator Ultra Short Term Bond Fund | -0.10% | Mar 21, 2019 | TRBUX vs NUSIX | |
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust Ultra-Shor... | -0.10% | Apr 28, 2016 | TRBUX vs MUIIX | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund | -0.10% | Dec 31, 2013 | TRBUX vs BUBSX |
Other Mutual Funds from T. Rowe Price
Most popular T. Rowe Price mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
Often Compared With TRBUX
What investors most often compare with TRBUX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
Compare TRBUX with Any Fund or Stock
Compare TRBUX with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.