Vanguard GNMA Fund Admiral Shares (VFIJX) Alternatives
Vanguard GNMA Fund Admiral Shares (VFIJX) 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 VFIJX. 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 VFIJX
VFIJX charges 0.11% annually. Among mutual funds in the Government Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VFIJX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.01% | Mar 16, 2009 | VFIJX vs GUSTX | |
| Fidelity SAI Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Oct 8, 2015 | VFIJX vs FBLTX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Mar 1, 2016 | VFIJX vs FUTBX | |
| Fidelity Intermediate Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | VFIJX vs FUAMX | |
| Fidelity Long-Term Treasury Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | Dec 20, 2005 | VFIJX vs FNBGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VFIJX
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 | 99 | Mar 16, 2009 | VFIJX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 99 | Dec 2, 1985 | VFIJX vs FEUGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 97 | Aug 23, 2010 | VFIJX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 97 | Dec 28, 2009 | VFIJX vs VSBSX | |
| Integrity Short Term Government Fund | 96 | Jun 29, 2011 | VFIJX vs MDSIX |
Top Performing VFIJX Alternatives (YTD)
VFIJX alternatives from the Government Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 0.87% | May 31, 1987 | VFIJX vs DFFGX | |
| T. Rowe Price GNMA Fund | 0.87% | Nov 25, 1985 | VFIJX vs PRGMX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 0.80% | Dec 2, 1985 | VFIJX vs FEUGX | |
| DWS GNMA Fund | 0.68% | Jul 13, 2000 | VFIJX vs SGINX | |
| PIMCO GNMA and Government Securities Fund | 0.60% | Jul 30, 1997 | VFIJX vs PDMIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VFIJX
VFIJX 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 | VFIJX vs GUSTX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | 1.42% | Aug 23, 2010 | VFIJX vs VSBIX | |
| DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio | 1.42% | May 31, 1987 | VFIJX vs DFFGX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | 1.44% | Dec 28, 2009 | VFIJX vs VSBSX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | 1.56% | Dec 2, 1985 | VFIJX vs FEUGX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VFIJX
VFIJX 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 | VFIJX vs GUSTX | |
| Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund | -0.53% | Dec 2, 1985 | VFIJX vs FEUGX | |
| Davis Government Bond Fund | -0.77% | Nov 30, 1994 | VFIJX vs RFBAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Institutio... | -0.81% | Aug 23, 2010 | VFIJX vs VSBIX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Sh... | -0.84% | Dec 28, 2009 | VFIJX vs VSBSX |
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