AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class A (AMFAX) Alternatives
AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class A (AMFAX) belongs to the Systematic Trend category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AMFAX. 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 AMFAX
AMFAX charges 1.72% annually. Among mutual funds in the Systematic Trend category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among AMFAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 1.25% | Jan 5, 2010 | AMFAX vs AQMIX | |
| Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 1.30% | Sep 27, 2012 | AMFAX vs CSAIX | |
| Redwood Systematic Macro Trend ("SMarT") Fund | 1.30% | Nov 1, 2017 | AMFAX vs RWSIX | |
| Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 1.33% | Feb 28, 2012 | AMFAX vs GFIRX | |
| Altegris Futures Evolution Strategy Fund | 1.34% | Oct 30, 2011 | AMFAX vs EVOIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AMFAX
Among mutual funds in the Systematic Trend 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class N | 94 | Jan 6, 2010 | AMFAX vs AQMNX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 94 | Jan 5, 2010 | AMFAX vs AQMIX | |
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund | 92 | Mar 21, 2011 | AMFAX vs LFMAX | |
| AQR Trend Total Return Fund | 91 | Dec 16, 2021 | AMFAX vs QNZNX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy HV Fund | 90 | Jul 15, 2013 | AMFAX vs QMHIX |
Top Performing AMFAX Alternatives (YTD)
AMFAX alternatives from the Systematic Trend category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy HV Fund | 14.62% | Jul 15, 2013 | AMFAX vs QMHIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy HV Fund Class N | 14.53% | Jul 16, 2013 | AMFAX vs QMHNX | |
| LoCorr Market Trend Fund | 12.97% | Jun 29, 2014 | AMFAX vs LOTIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 10.24% | Jan 5, 2010 | AMFAX vs AQMIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class N | 10.02% | Jan 6, 2010 | AMFAX vs AQMNX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AMFAX
AMFAX alternatives from the Systematic Trend category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund | 5.83% | Mar 21, 2011 | AMFAX vs LFMAX | |
| LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund | 6.96% | Dec 29, 2011 | AMFAX vs LCSIX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class A | 7.63% | Aug 29, 2014 | AMFAX vs ABYAX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class I | 7.65% | Jul 1, 2014 | AMFAX vs ABYIX | |
| PIMCO TRENDS Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 8.73% | Dec 30, 2013 | AMFAX vs PQTPX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AMFAX
AMFAX alternatives from the Systematic Trend category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund | -3.01% | Mar 21, 2011 | AMFAX vs LFMAX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class A | -4.30% | Aug 29, 2014 | AMFAX vs ABYAX | |
| LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund | -4.31% | Dec 29, 2011 | AMFAX vs LCSIX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class I | -4.36% | Jul 1, 2014 | AMFAX vs ABYIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class N | -5.29% | Jan 6, 2010 | AMFAX vs AQMNX |
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Often Compared With AMFAX
What investors most often compare with AMFAX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Systematic Macro Fund Class I Shares | Macro Trading | 9 | 7.80% | Mar 4, 2013 | AMFAX vs EBSIX | |
| Catalyst/Millburn Hedge Strategy Fund Class I | Hedge Fund | 69 | 8.00% | Dec 31, 1996 | AMFAX vs MBXIX | |
| iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | Hedge Fund, Actively Managed | 95 | 7.87% | May 8, 2019 | AMFAX vs DBMF | |
| Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund Class I | Multistrategy | 51 | -0.62% | Apr 11, 2018 | AMFAX vs MAFIX | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | AMFAX vs SPY | |
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income Fund Class I | Derivative Income | 20 | -2.35% | Aug 31, 2018 | AMFAX vs JEPIX | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | AMFAX vs VOO | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | Systematic Trend | 25 | 12.39% | Mar 7, 2022 | AMFAX vs CTA | |
| S&P 500 Index | 74 | -4.63% | — | AMFAX vs ^GSPC |
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