Calamos Hedged Equity Fund (CIHEX) Alternatives
Calamos Hedged Equity Fund (CIHEX) belongs to the Options Trading category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CIHEX. 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 CIHEX
CIHEX charges 0.91% annually. Among mutual funds in the Options Trading category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CIHEX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parametric Volatility Risk Premium - Defensive Fun... | 0.47% | Feb 8, 2017 | CIHEX vs EIVPX | |
| JPMorgan Hedged Equity 2 Fund Class I | 0.60% | Feb 26, 2021 | CIHEX vs JHQDX | |
| JPMorgan Hedged Equity 3 Fund | 0.60% | Feb 25, 2021 | CIHEX vs JHQTX | |
| Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund | 0.68% | Sep 29, 2014 | CIHEX vs GCPYX | |
| Gateway Fund Class Y Shares | 0.70% | — | CIHEX vs GTEYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CIHEX
Among mutual funds in the Options 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Premium Fund | 88 | Nov 15, 2016 | CIHEX vs PPFIX | |
| Parametric Volatility Risk Premium - Defensive Fun... | 70 | Feb 8, 2017 | CIHEX vs EIVPX | |
| Catalyst Buffered Shield Fund | 61 | Apr 13, 2015 | CIHEX vs SHIIX | |
| Cavanal Hill Hedged Income Fund | 51 | Dec 27, 2020 | CIHEX vs APLIX | |
| Swan Defined Risk Fund | 49 | Jul 29, 2012 | CIHEX vs SDRIX |
Top Performing CIHEX Alternatives (YTD)
CIHEX alternatives from the Options Trading category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Premium Fund | 1.35% | Nov 15, 2016 | CIHEX vs PPFIX | |
| North SquareTrilogy Alternative Return Fund | -0.47% | Apr 1, 2012 | CIHEX vs STTIX | |
| Rational Tactical Return Fund | -1.80% | Apr 30, 2007 | CIHEX vs HRSTX | |
| Easterly Hedged Equity Fund | -2.00% | Jul 30, 2015 | CIHEX vs JDIEX | |
| Parametric Volatility Risk Premium - Defensive Fun... | -2.03% | Feb 8, 2017 | CIHEX vs EIVPX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CIHEX
CIHEX alternatives from the Options Trading category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rational Tactical Return Fund | 2.37% | Apr 30, 2007 | CIHEX vs HRSTX | |
| Princeton Premium Fund | 3.59% | Nov 15, 2016 | CIHEX vs PPFIX | |
| North SquareTrilogy Alternative Return Fund | 4.10% | Apr 1, 2012 | CIHEX vs STTIX | |
| JPMorgan Hedged Equity 2 Fund Class I | 7.76% | Feb 26, 2021 | CIHEX vs JHQDX | |
| Swan Defined Risk Fund | 8.63% | Jul 29, 2012 | CIHEX vs SDRIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CIHEX
CIHEX alternatives from the Options Trading category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rational Tactical Return Fund | -2.42% | Apr 30, 2007 | CIHEX vs HRSTX | |
| North SquareTrilogy Alternative Return Fund | -2.68% | Apr 1, 2012 | CIHEX vs STTIX | |
| Princeton Premium Fund | -2.77% | Nov 15, 2016 | CIHEX vs PPFIX | |
| Swan Defined Risk Fund | -5.34% | Jul 29, 2012 | CIHEX vs SDRIX | |
| JPMorgan Hedged Equity 2 Fund Class I | -5.41% | Feb 26, 2021 | CIHEX vs JHQDX |
Other Mutual Funds from Calamos
Most popular Calamos mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos Market Neutral Income Fund Institutional C... | 90 | -0.07% | May 10, 2000 | CIHEX vs CMNIX | ||
| Calamos Growth and Income Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 56 | -6.56% | Sep 21, 1988 | CIHEX vs CVTRX | |
| Calamos Phineus Long/Short Fund | Long-Short | 13 | -4.56% | Apr 4, 2016 | CIHEX vs CPLIX | |
| Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 29 | -9.64% | Mar 26, 2004 | CIHEX vs CSQ | |
| Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 79 | -4.77% | Mar 23, 2011 | CIHEX vs CTSIX | |
| Calamos Global Equity Fund | Global Equities | 47 | -5.78% | Feb 28, 2007 | CIHEX vs CIGEX | |
| Calamos High Income Opportunities Fund | High Yield Bonds | 85 | -0.47% | Aug 2, 1999 | CIHEX vs CHYDX | |
| Calamos Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -13.66% | Sep 4, 1990 | CIHEX vs CVGRX | |
| Calamos Convertible and High Income Closed Fund | Convertible Bonds | 69 | -2.05% | May 28, 2003 | CIHEX vs CHY | |
| Calamos Convertible Fund | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | 84 | 0.22% | Jun 21, 1985 | CIHEX vs CCVIX |
Often Compared With CIHEX
What investors most often compare with CIHEX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
Compare CIHEX with Any Fund or Stock
Compare CIHEX with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.