USAA Government Securities Fund (USGNX) Alternatives
USAA Government Securities Fund (USGNX) belongs to the Government Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with USGNX. 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 USGNX
USGNX charges 0.53% annually. Among mutual funds in the Government Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among USGNX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.01% | Mar 16, 2009 | USGNX vs GUSTX | |
| Fidelity SAI Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Oct 8, 2015 | USGNX vs FBLTX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Mar 1, 2016 | USGNX vs FUTBX | |
| Fidelity Intermediate Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | USGNX vs FUAMX | |
| Fidelity Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Dec 20, 2005 | USGNX vs FNBGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to USGNX
Among mutual funds in the Government 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 100 | Mar 16, 2009 | USGNX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 99 | Dec 2, 1985 | USGNX vs FEUGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 97 | Aug 23, 2010 | USGNX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 97 | Dec 28, 2009 | USGNX vs VSBSX | |
| Integrity Short Term Government Fund | 96 | Jun 29, 2011 | USGNX vs MDSIX |
Top Performing USGNX Alternatives (YTD)
USGNX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 0.90% | Dec 2, 1985 | USGNX vs FEUGX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 0.87% | May 31, 1987 | USGNX vs DFFGX | |
| T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund | 0.62% | Nov 25, 1985 | USGNX vs PRGMX | |
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.51% | Mar 16, 2009 | USGNX vs GUSTX | |
| Thornburg Limited Term U.S. Government Fund | 0.37% | Nov 15, 1987 | USGNX vs LTUSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to USGNX
USGNX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 1.27% | Mar 16, 2009 | USGNX vs GUSTX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 1.42% | Aug 23, 2010 | USGNX vs VSBIX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 1.43% | May 31, 1987 | USGNX vs DFFGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 1.44% | Dec 28, 2009 | USGNX vs VSBSX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 1.56% | Dec 2, 1985 | USGNX vs FEUGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to USGNX
USGNX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | -0.20% | Mar 16, 2009 | USGNX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | -0.53% | Dec 2, 1985 | USGNX vs FEUGX | |
| Davis Government Bond Fund | -0.77% | Nov 30, 1994 | USGNX vs RFBAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | -0.81% | Aug 23, 2010 | USGNX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | -0.84% | Dec 28, 2009 | USGNX vs VSBSX |
Other Mutual Funds from Victory
Most popular Victory mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USAA Nasdaq 100 Index Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 49 | -9.04% | Oct 27, 2000 | USGNX vs USNQX | |
| USAA 500 Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 45 | -7.11% | May 1, 1996 | USGNX vs USSPX | |
| Victory Pioneer Cat Bond Fund Class Y | Nontraditional Bonds | 100 | 1.27% | Jan 27, 2023 | USGNX vs CBYYX | |
| USAA Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 27 | -12.65% | Oct 19, 1981 | USGNX vs USAUX | |
| USAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund | Precious Metals | 90 | -0.46% | Aug 14, 1984 | USGNX vs USAGX | |
| USAA Growth and Tax Strategy Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 58 | -3.66% | Jan 10, 1989 | USGNX vs USBLX | |
| USAA Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 20 | -14.00% | Apr 5, 1971 | USGNX vs USAAX | |
| USAA Cornerstone Moderately Aggressive Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 74 | -2.18% | Aug 14, 1984 | USGNX vs USCRX | |
| USAA High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 92 | -1.04% | Aug 2, 1999 | USGNX vs USHYX | |
| Victory Global Energy Transition Fund | Energy Equities | 98 | 15.39% | Nov 14, 1995 | USGNX vs RSNRX |
Often Compared With USGNX
What investors most often compare with USGNX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Fund Investor ... | Government Bonds | 55 | -0.58% | Oct 28, 1991 | USGNX vs VFITX | |
| Fidelity Short-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | Government Bonds | 88 | -0.20% | Dec 20, 2005 | USGNX vs FUMBX |
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