AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class Y (ASFYX) 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 ASFYX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ASFYX
ASFYX charges 1.47% annually. There are 5 mutual funds in the Systematic Trend category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 1.25%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 1.25% | — | Jan 2010 | ASFYX vs AQMIX | |
| Redwood Systematic Macro Trend ("SMarT") Fund | 1.30% | — | Nov 2017 | ASFYX vs RWSIX | |
| Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 1.30% | — | Sep 2012 | ASFYX vs CSAIX | |
| Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 1.33% | — | Feb 2012 | ASFYX vs GFIRX | |
| Altegris Futures Evolution Strategy Fund | 1.34% | — | Oct 2011 | ASFYX vs EVOIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ASFYX
ASFYX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 67. There are 13 mutual funds in the Systematic Trend category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQR Trend Total Return Fund | 95 | — | Dec 2021 | ASFYX vs QNZNX | |
| LoCorr Market Trend Fund | 95 | — | Jun 2014 | ASFYX vs LOTIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 89 | — | Jan 2010 | ASFYX vs AQMIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class N | 89 | — | Jan 2010 | ASFYX vs AQMNX | |
| American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund ... | 88 | — | Aug 2014 | ASFYX vs AHLIX |
Top Performing ASFYX Alternatives (YTD)
ASFYX is at 15.25% YTD. There are 9 mutual funds in the Systematic Trend category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 25.32%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoCorr Market Trend Fund | 25.32% | — | Jun 2014 | ASFYX vs LOTIX | |
| AQR CVX Fusion Fund Class I | 18.65% | — | Jun 2025 | ASFYX vs QCFIX | |
| AQR CVX Fusion Fund Class R6 | 18.63% | — | Jun 2025 | ASFYX vs QCFRX | |
| AQR CVX Fusion Fund Class N | 18.49% | — | Jun 2025 | ASFYX vs QCFNX | |
| AQR Trend Total Return Fund | 18.15% | — | Dec 2021 | ASFYX vs QNZNX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ASFYX
ASFYX has 11.77% 1-year volatility. There are 21 mutual funds in the Systematic Trend category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 5.64%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund | 5.64% | — | Mar 2011 | ASFYX vs LFMAX | |
| LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund | 6.20% | — | Dec 2011 | ASFYX vs LCSIX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class A | 7.68% | — | Aug 2014 | ASFYX vs ABYAX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class I | 7.69% | — | Jul 2014 | ASFYX vs ABYIX | |
| Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 7.75% | — | Feb 2012 | ASFYX vs GFIRX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ASFYX
ASFYX has a 1-year max drawdown of -5.24%. There are 18 mutual funds in the Systematic Trend category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.53%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund | -2.53% | — | Mar 2011 | ASFYX vs LFMAX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class I | -2.85% | — | Jul 2014 | ASFYX vs ABYIX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class A | -2.87% | — | Aug 2014 | ASFYX vs ABYAX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund | -3.02% | — | Jan 2010 | ASFYX vs AQMIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class N | -3.15% | — | Jan 2010 | ASFYX vs AQMNX |
Other Mutual Funds from BlackRock
The 10 most viewed BlackRock mutual funds shown here include NASDX, VFAIX, VTMFX and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $29B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton Capital Management Nasdaq-100 Index Fund D... | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | 21.38% | — | Jan 2000 | ASFYX vs NASDX | |
| Vanguard Financials Index Fund Admiral Shares | Financials Equities | 4 | -5.08% | 13.70B | Feb 2004 | ASFYX vs VFAIX | |
| Vanguard Tax-Managed Balanced Fund Admiral Shares | Diversified Portfolio | 81 | 6.03% | 11.90B | Sep 1994 | ASFYX vs VTMFX | |
| Vanguard Tax-Managed Capital Appreciation Fund Adm... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 70 | 11.31% | 28.60B | Sep 1994 | ASFYX vs VTCLX | |
| iShares S&P 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 73 | 11.69% | — | Jul 1993 | ASFYX vs WFSPX | |
| BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust | Derivative Income, ESG | 28 | 11.23% | — | Sep 2021 | ASFYX vs ECAT | |
| BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 69 | 13.10% | — | May 2011 | ASFYX vs LIVIX | |
| BlackRock Global Long/Short Equity Fund Class I | Long-Short | 92 | 12.48% | — | Dec 2012 | ASFYX vs BDMIX | |
| Fidelity Asset Manager 70% Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 77 | 11.93% | — | Dec 1991 | ASFYX vs FASGX | |
| BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Fund | Derivative Income | 22 | 0.25% | — | Aug 2005 | ASFYX vs BDJ |
Often Compared With ASFYX
Investors most often compare ASFYX with DBMF, AMFAX, MFTNX. These 20 comparison targets span 18 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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