abrdn Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund (CGFIX) Alternatives
abrdn Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund (CGFIX) belongs to the Macro Trading category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CGFIX. 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 CGFIX
CGFIX charges 0.78% annually. Among mutual funds in the Macro Trading category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CGFIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulcrum Diversified Absolute Return Fund | 1.04% | Jul 30, 2015 | CGFIX vs FARYX | |
| MFS Global Alternative Strategy Fund | 1.05% | Dec 19, 2007 | CGFIX vs DVRIX | |
| BlackRock Tactical Opportunities Fund | 1.08% | Dec 28, 1988 | CGFIX vs PCBAX | |
| AQR Macro Opportunities Fund | 1.20% | Apr 7, 2014 | CGFIX vs QGMIX | |
| Quantified Alternative Investment Fund | 1.33% | Aug 8, 2013 | CGFIX vs QALTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CGFIX
Among mutual funds in the Macro Trading 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return Advantage... | 99 | Dec 28, 2012 | CGFIX vs EGRAX | |
| Fulcrum Diversified Absolute Return Fund | 97 | Jul 30, 2015 | CGFIX vs FARYX | |
| OnTrack Core Fund | 92 | Jan 14, 2013 | CGFIX vs OTRFX | |
| Dunham Dynamic Macro Fund | 92 | Apr 28, 2010 | CGFIX vs DNAVX | |
| Quantified Alternative Investment Fund | 90 | Aug 8, 2013 | CGFIX vs QALTX |
Top Performing CGFIX Alternatives (YTD)
CGFIX alternatives from the Macro Trading category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalyst/Millburn Hedge Strategy Fund | 7.93% | Dec 27, 2015 | CGFIX vs MBXAX | |
| Campbell Systematic Macro Fund Class I Shares | 7.80% | Mar 4, 2013 | CGFIX vs EBSIX | |
| Campbell Systematic Macro Fund Class A Shares | 7.79% | Mar 4, 2013 | CGFIX vs EBSAX | |
| Standpoint Multi-Asset Fund Investor Class | 6.45% | Dec 30, 2019 | CGFIX vs REMIX | |
| Fulcrum Diversified Absolute Return Fund | 6.28% | Jul 30, 2015 | CGFIX vs FARYX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CGFIX
CGFIX alternatives from the Macro Trading category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return Advantage... | 3.73% | Dec 28, 2012 | CGFIX vs EGRAX | |
| OnTrack Core Fund | 4.34% | Jan 14, 2013 | CGFIX vs OTRFX | |
| Dunham Dynamic Macro Fund | 4.40% | Apr 28, 2010 | CGFIX vs DNAVX | |
| MFS Global Alternative Strategy Fund | 4.76% | Dec 19, 2007 | CGFIX vs DVRIX | |
| BlackRock Tactical Opportunities Fund | 6.77% | Dec 28, 1988 | CGFIX vs PCBAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CGFIX
CGFIX alternatives from the Macro Trading category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham Dynamic Macro Fund | -2.13% | Apr 28, 2010 | CGFIX vs DNAVX | |
| OnTrack Core Fund | -3.02% | Jan 14, 2013 | CGFIX vs OTRFX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Macro Absolute Return Advantage... | -3.02% | Dec 28, 2012 | CGFIX vs EGRAX | |
| Fulcrum Diversified Absolute Return Fund | -3.26% | Jul 30, 2015 | CGFIX vs FARYX | |
| MFS Global Alternative Strategy Fund | -3.45% | Dec 19, 2007 | CGFIX vs DVRIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Aberdeen
Most popular Aberdeen mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund | Industrials Equities | 89 | 2.90% | Jul 29, 2020 | CGFIX vs ASGI | |
| Abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund | Health & Biotech Equities | 3 | -9.62% | Jul 29, 2014 | CGFIX vs THQ | |
| Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Closed... | Technology Equities | 91 | 4.31% | Nov 25, 2009 | CGFIX vs STK | |
| abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc | Emerging Markets Bonds | 12 | -2.95% | Jan 2, 1990 | CGFIX vs FAX | |
| abrdn Dynamic Dividend Fund | Global Equities | 69 | -1.55% | Sep 21, 2003 | CGFIX vs ADVDX | |
| abrdn Emerging Markets Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 84 | 0.00% | May 10, 2007 | CGFIX vs ABEMX | |
| abrdn China A Share Equity Fund | China Equities | — | — | Jun 28, 2004 | CGFIX vs GOPIX | |
| abrdn Ultra Short Municipal Income Fund | Municipal Bonds | 100 | 0.35% | Dec 4, 2002 | CGFIX vs ATOIX | |
| abrdn Realty Income & Growth Fund | REIT | 26 | 4.51% | Dec 29, 1998 | CGFIX vs AIGYX | |
| abrdn Global Infrastructure Fund | Energy Equities | 94 | 9.45% | Nov 2, 2008 | CGFIX vs AIFRX |
Often Compared With CGFIX
What investors most often compare with CGFIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | CGFIX vs VOO | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Aug 31, 2017 | CGFIX vs BAR | |
| Grant Park Multi Alternative Strategies Fund | Macro Trading | 80 | 1.93% | Dec 30, 2013 | CGFIX vs GPAIX | |
| Dynamic Alpha Macro Fund Institutional | Macro Trading | 81 | 3.29% | Jul 31, 2023 | CGFIX vs DYMIX | |
| abrdn Global High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 68 | -0.98% | Dec 17, 2002 | CGFIX vs BJBHX | |
| Rational/ReSolve Adaptive Asset Allocation Fund | Macro Trading | 37 | 2.69% | Sep 29, 2016 | CGFIX vs RDMIX | |
| abrdn U.S. Sustainable Leaders Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 5 | -10.06% | Jun 30, 2000 | CGFIX vs GXXIX |
Compare CGFIX with Any Fund or Stock
Compare CGFIX with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.