Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund Class A Shares (CSQAX) belongs to the Multistrategy category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CSQAX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CSQAX
CSQAX charges 1.74% annually. There are 38 mutual funds in the Multistrategy category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.18%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiriant Defensive Allocation Fund | 0.18% | — | Dec 2015 | CSQAX vs RMDFX | |
| Symmetry Panoramic Alternatives Fund | 0.50% | — | Nov 2018 | CSQAX vs SPATX | |
| Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Alternative Strategie... | 0.59% | — | Feb 2018 | CSQAX vs TALTX | |
| GMO Alternative Allocation Fund | 0.61% | — | May 2019 | CSQAX vs GAAVX | |
| John Hancock Funds Alternative Asset Allocation Fu... | 0.72% | — | Jan 2009 | CSQAX vs JAAAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CSQAX
CSQAX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 16. There are 57 mutual funds in the Multistrategy category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 100.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Ridge Reinsurance Risk Premium Interval Fund | 100 | — | Dec 2013 | CSQAX vs SRRIX | |
| Absolute Convertible Arbitrage Fund Institutional ... | 100 | — | Aug 2017 | CSQAX vs ARBIX | |
| Strategic Advisers Alternatives Fund | 99 | — | Jul 2022 | CSQAX vs FSLTX | |
| Blackstone Alternative Multi-Strategy Fund | 99 | — | Jun 2014 | CSQAX vs BXMIX | |
| AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund Class I | 99 | — | Jan 2009 | CSQAX vs ADAIX |
Top Performing CSQAX Alternatives (YTD)
CSQAX is at 3.33% YTD. There are 49 mutual funds in the Multistrategy category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 22.83%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQR Alternative Risk Premia R6 | 22.83% | — | Sep 2017 | CSQAX vs QRPRX | |
| AQR Alternative Risk Premia Fund - Class I | 22.71% | — | Sep 2017 | CSQAX vs QRPIX | |
| AQR Alternative Risk Premia Fund Class N | 22.58% | — | Sep 2017 | CSQAX vs QRPNX | |
| AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund - Class I | 18.03% | — | Oct 2013 | CSQAX vs QSPIX | |
| AQR Style Premia Alternative R6 | 18.03% | — | Sep 2014 | CSQAX vs QSPRX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CSQAX
CSQAX has 7.74% 1-year volatility. There are 42 mutual funds in the Multistrategy category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.25%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Convertible Arbitrage Fund Institutional ... | 1.25% | — | Aug 2017 | CSQAX vs ARBIX | |
| AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund Class I | 1.49% | — | Jan 2009 | CSQAX vs ADAIX | |
| AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund Class N | 1.49% | — | Jan 2009 | CSQAX vs ADANX | |
| Strategic Advisers Alternatives Fund | 2.26% | — | Jul 2022 | CSQAX vs FSLTX | |
| Morningstar Alternatives Fund | 2.29% | — | Nov 2018 | CSQAX vs MSTVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CSQAX
CSQAX has a 1-year max drawdown of -4.92%. There are 44 mutual funds in the Multistrategy category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.51%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Convertible Arbitrage Fund Institutional ... | -0.51% | — | Aug 2017 | CSQAX vs ARBIX | |
| Stone Ridge Reinsurance Risk Premium Interval Fund | -0.55% | — | Dec 2013 | CSQAX vs SRRIX | |
| AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund Class I | -0.60% | — | Jan 2009 | CSQAX vs ADAIX | |
| AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund Class N | -0.60% | — | Jan 2009 | CSQAX vs ADANX | |
| Strategic Advisers Alternatives Fund | -0.86% | — | Jul 2022 | CSQAX vs FSLTX |
Other Mutual Funds from Credit Suisse
The 6 most viewed Credit Suisse mutual funds shown here include CSAIX, CSOIX, CRSOX and span 4 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund | Systematic Trend | 25 | 2.51% | — | Sep 2012 | CSQAX vs CSAIX | |
| Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 15 | -0.14% | — | Sep 2012 | CSQAX vs CSOIX | |
| Credit Suisse Commodity Return Strategy Fund | Commodities | 63 | 19.09% | — | Dec 2004 | CSQAX vs CRSOX | |
| Credit Suisse Trust Commodity Return Strategy Port... | Commodities | 74 | 23.26% | — | Feb 2006 | CSQAX vs CCRSX | |
| Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund | Bank Loan | 42 | 2.02% | — | Mar 1999 | CSQAX vs CHIAX | |
| Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 1 | -8.86% | — | Feb 1987 | CSQAX vs CIK |
Often Compared With CSQAX
Investors most often compare CSQAX with SHRIX, PFFA, QUAL. These 11 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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