Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Inv (VMSIX) Alternatives
Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Inv (VMSIX) 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 VMSIX. 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 VMSIX
VMSIX charges 0.45% annually. Among mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VMSIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.05% | Aug 3, 2014 | VMSIX vs DBSCX | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Fund Admiral Sha... | 0.30% | Oct 12, 2021 | VMSIX vs VMSAX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | 0.40% | Jul 28, 2016 | VMSIX vs BWDTX | |
| JPMorgan Income Fund | 0.40% | Jun 1, 2014 | VMSIX vs JMSIX | |
| Mercer Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund | 0.44% | Aug 20, 2013 | VMSIX vs MOFIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VMSIX
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 | VMSIX vs NWXHX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 98 | Jan 30, 2018 | VMSIX vs CBLDX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 98 | Nov 2, 2015 | VMSIX vs NWXEX | |
| Easterly Income Opportunities Fund | 98 | Aug 20, 2018 | VMSIX vs JSVIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 98 | Aug 3, 2014 | VMSIX vs DBSCX |
Top Performing VMSIX Alternatives (YTD)
VMSIX alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conquer Risk Managed Volatility Fund | 1.11% | Jun 30, 2020 | VMSIX vs CRMVX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.01% | Jul 16, 2019 | VMSIX vs RFXIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.84% | Aug 3, 2014 | VMSIX vs DBSCX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 0.76% | Nov 1, 2015 | VMSIX vs NWXHX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | 0.69% | Dec 29, 2019 | VMSIX vs AXSIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VMSIX
VMSIX 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 | VMSIX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.56% | Jul 16, 2019 | VMSIX vs RFXIX | |
| Muzinich Low Duration Fund | 1.57% | Jun 29, 2016 | VMSIX vs MZLSX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 1.60% | Nov 2, 2015 | VMSIX vs NWXEX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 1.62% | Nov 1, 2015 | VMSIX vs NWXHX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VMSIX
VMSIX 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 | VMSIX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | -0.94% | Jul 16, 2019 | VMSIX vs RFXIX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | -1.20% | Nov 2, 2015 | VMSIX vs NWXEX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | -1.22% | Dec 29, 2019 | VMSIX vs AXSIX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | -1.22% | Jul 28, 2016 | VMSIX vs BWDTX |
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