TCW Strategic Income Fund Inc. (TSI) Alternatives
TCW Strategic Income Fund Inc. (TSI) belongs to the Multisector Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TSI. 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 TSI
TSI charges 0.00% annually. Among mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TSI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund | 0.02% | Feb 28, 2005 | TSI vs EVG | |
| MFS Multimarket Income Trust | 0.03% | Mar 12, 1987 | TSI vs MMT | |
| Nuveen Multi-Market Income Fund | 0.04% | Dec 30, 1988 | TSI vs JMM | |
| KKR Income Opportunities Fund | 0.04% | Jul 25, 2013 | TSI vs KIO | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.05% | Aug 3, 2014 | TSI vs DBSCX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TSI
Among mutual funds in the Multisector 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 99 | Nov 1, 2015 | TSI vs NWXHX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 98 | Jan 30, 2018 | TSI vs CBLDX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 98 | Nov 2, 2015 | TSI vs NWXEX | |
| Easterly Income Opportunities Fund | 98 | Aug 20, 2018 | TSI vs JSVIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 98 | Aug 3, 2014 | TSI vs DBSCX |
Top Performing TSI Alternatives (YTD)
TSI alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Real Assets Income Fund Inc. | 1.98% | — | TSI vs RA | |
| MFS Multimarket Income Trust | 1.53% | Mar 12, 1987 | TSI vs MMT | |
| Conquer Risk Managed Volatility Fund | 1.11% | Jun 30, 2020 | TSI vs CRMVX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.01% | Jul 16, 2019 | TSI vs RFXIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.84% | Aug 3, 2014 | TSI vs DBSCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TSI
TSI alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 1.45% | Jan 30, 2018 | TSI vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.56% | Jul 16, 2019 | TSI vs RFXIX | |
| Muzinich Low Duration Fund | 1.57% | Jun 29, 2016 | TSI vs MZLSX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 1.60% | Nov 2, 2015 | TSI vs NWXEX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 1.62% | Nov 1, 2015 | TSI vs NWXHX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TSI
TSI alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | -0.93% | Jan 30, 2018 | TSI vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | -0.94% | Jul 16, 2019 | TSI vs RFXIX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | -1.20% | Nov 2, 2015 | TSI vs NWXEX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | -1.22% | Dec 29, 2019 | TSI vs AXSIX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | -1.22% | Jul 28, 2016 | TSI vs BWDTX |
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 | TSI vs TGEIX | |
| TCW High Yield Bond Fund | High Yield Bonds | — | — | Feb 26, 1993 | TSI vs TGHYX | |
| TCW Total Return Bond Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 67 | 0.57% | Jun 17, 1993 | TSI vs TGLMX | |
| TCW Core Fixed Income Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 49 | -0.21% | Feb 26, 1993 | TSI vs TGCFX | |
| TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund | Mid Cap Value Equities | 64 | 3.04% | Oct 31, 1997 | TSI vs TGVOX | |
| TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 82 | -3.32% | Dec 13, 2010 | TSI vs TGWIX | |
| TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 50 | -2.16% | Dec 31, 1997 | TSI vs TGDVX | |
| TCW Global Real Estate Fund | REIT | 14 | -0.49% | Nov 27, 2014 | TSI vs TGREX | |
| TCW Select Equities Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 8 | -14.71% | Feb 26, 1993 | TSI vs TGCEX | |
| TCW Conservative Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 44 | -1.52% | Nov 15, 2006 | TSI vs TGPCX |
Often Compared With TSI
What investors most often compare with TSI, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 91 | 6.70% | Jun 8, 2011 | TSI vs SDIV | |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | 68 | 25.39% | — | TSI vs VZ | ||
| VICI Properties Inc. | 19 | -1.26% | — | TSI vs VICI | ||
| Hartford Strategic Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 77 | -0.99% | Sep 21, 2021 | TSI vs HFSI | |
| Invesco Global Short Term High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 50 | -0.75% | Jun 20, 2013 | TSI vs PGHY | |
| iShares High Yield Bond Factor ETF | High Yield Bonds | 61 | -0.64% | Jul 11, 2017 | TSI vs HYDB | |
| Edison International | 75 | 23.72% | — | TSI vs EIX | ||
| Evergy, Inc. | 81 | 13.96% | — | TSI vs EVRG | ||
| Angel Oak Multi-Strategy Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 97 | 0.41% | Jun 27, 2011 | TSI vs ANGLX | |
| CrossingBridge Responsible Credit Fund | Multisector Bonds | 81 | 0.44% | Jun 29, 2021 | TSI vs CBRDX |
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