Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund (VGI) Alternatives
Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund (VGI) 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 VGI. 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 VGI
VGI charges 0.00% annually. Among mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VGI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund | 0.02% | Feb 28, 2005 | VGI vs EVG | |
| MFS Multimarket Income Trust | 0.03% | Mar 12, 1987 | VGI vs MMT | |
| Nuveen Multi-Market Income Fund | 0.04% | Dec 30, 1988 | VGI vs JMM | |
| KKR Income Opportunities Fund | 0.04% | Jul 25, 2013 | VGI vs KIO | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.05% | Aug 3, 2014 | VGI vs DBSCX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VGI
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 | VGI vs NWXHX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 98 | Jan 30, 2018 | VGI vs CBLDX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 98 | Nov 2, 2015 | VGI vs NWXEX | |
| Easterly Income Opportunities Fund | 98 | Aug 20, 2018 | VGI vs JSVIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 98 | Aug 3, 2014 | VGI vs DBSCX |
Top Performing VGI Alternatives (YTD)
VGI 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% | — | VGI vs RA | |
| MFS Multimarket Income Trust | 1.53% | Mar 12, 1987 | VGI vs MMT | |
| Conquer Risk Managed Volatility Fund | 1.11% | Jun 30, 2020 | VGI vs CRMVX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.01% | Jul 16, 2019 | VGI vs RFXIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.84% | Aug 3, 2014 | VGI vs DBSCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VGI
VGI 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 | VGI vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.56% | Jul 16, 2019 | VGI vs RFXIX | |
| Muzinich Low Duration Fund | 1.57% | Jun 29, 2016 | VGI vs MZLSX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 1.60% | Nov 2, 2015 | VGI vs NWXEX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 1.62% | Nov 1, 2015 | VGI vs NWXHX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VGI
VGI 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 | VGI vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | -0.94% | Jul 16, 2019 | VGI vs RFXIX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | -1.20% | Nov 2, 2015 | VGI vs NWXEX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | -1.22% | Jul 28, 2016 | VGI vs BWDTX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | -1.22% | Dec 29, 2019 | VGI vs AXSIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Virtus
Most popular Virtus mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opport... | Technology Equities | 38 | 0.42% | Oct 29, 2019 | VGI vs AIO | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Cap Core Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 8 | -0.51% | Oct 18, 1996 | VGI vs PKSFX | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 1 | -8.94% | Mar 7, 2018 | VGI vs VKSIX | |
| Virtus Seix Floating Rate High Income Fund | Bank Loan | 94 | -0.19% | Feb 28, 2006 | VGI vs SAMBX | |
| Virtus KAR Mid-Cap Core Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 4 | -6.62% | Jun 22, 2009 | VGI vs VIMCX | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 0 | -12.20% | Jun 28, 2006 | VGI vs PXSGX | |
| Virtus KAR Capital Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 3 | -16.13% | Oct 16, 1995 | VGI vs PSTAX | |
| The Merger Fund | Event Driven | 99 | 0.46% | Jan 30, 1989 | VGI vs MERFX | |
| Virtus Silvant Large-Cap Growth Stock Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 23 | -14.37% | Jun 9, 1992 | VGI vs STCIX | |
| Virtus Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities Fund | REIT | 11 | 2.88% | Mar 1, 1995 | VGI vs PHRAX |
Often Compared With VGI
What investors most often compare with VGI, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | Technology Equities | 94 | 0.00% | Jul 29, 1985 | VGI vs FSELX | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | VGI vs SPY | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 6.46% | Dec 20, 2011 | VGI vs SMH | |
| Fidelity Government Money Market Fund | Money Market | — | 0.53% | Feb 5, 1990 | VGI vs SPAXX | |
| Abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund | Industrials Equities | 89 | 2.90% | Jul 29, 2020 | VGI vs ASGI | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 94 | 0.99% | Oct 12, 2012 | VGI vs VTIP | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VGI vs VOO |
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