- ISIN
- US30254T4866
- CUSIP
- 22540S778
- Issuer
- Mast
- Inception Date
- Mar 29, 2012
- Category
- Multistrategy
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
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Performance
CSQIX Performance Chart
Mast Multialternative Strategy Fund Class I (CSQIX) is up 3.3% since the beginning of the year. CSQIX is currently trading at $8 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CSQIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,155.
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Returns By Period
Mast Multialternative Strategy Fund Class I (CSQIX) has returned 3.30% so far this year and 5.41% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CSQIX has returned 3.32% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.26% annually.
Mast Multialternative Strategy Fund Class I
- 1D
- 0.73%
- 1M
- 1.09%
- 6M
- 3.05%
- YTD
- 3.30%
- 1Y
- 5.41%
- 3Y*
- 3.36%
- 5Y*
- 2.93%
- 10Y*
- 3.32%
- ALL TIME*
- 3.05%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
CSQIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 30, 2012, CSQIX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.26%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 22.2 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Mar 2020 with a return of +6.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -4.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, CSQIX closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 18, 2024 with a return of +12.8%, while the worst single day was Dec 19, 2024 at -12.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.25% | 5.80% | -4.55% | 3.79% | -0.94% | -1.11% | 0.36% | 3.30% | |||||
| 2025 | 2.34% | 0.36% | 0.48% | -1.43% | -0.24% | -0.00% | -2.19% | 0.99% | -0.12% | -0.37% | 1.61% | -0.46% | 0.90% |
| 2024 | -0.88% | 0.89% | 2.31% | -1.29% | 0.87% | 0.43% | 1.18% | -2.65% | -0.54% | -0.66% | 1.65% | -0.34% | 0.87% |
| 2023 | -0.43% | 0.98% | -3.78% | -0.67% | -1.70% | 1.27% | 1.48% | 0.78% | 0.67% | 1.55% | 1.96% | -0.01% | 1.95% |
| 2022 | -3.36% | 0.00% | 0.46% | 1.61% | 0.91% | 1.24% | -1.89% | 2.83% | 1.32% | 1.19% | 0.75% | 0.75% | 5.82% |
| 2021 | 1.92% | 1.66% | 1.09% | 0.86% | 0.64% | 1.49% | 0.31% | 1.67% | -1.44% | -0.10% | 2.71% | -0.95% | 10.23% |
Benchmark Metrics
Mast Multialternative Strategy Fund Class I has an annualized alpha of 1.68%, beta of 0.12, and R2 of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 30, 2012.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (14.18%) than losses (10.82%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.12 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.08 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.08 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 1.68%
- Beta
- 0.12
- R²
- 0.08
- Upside Capture
- 14.18%
- Downside Capture
- 10.82%
Expense Ratio
CSQIX has an expense ratio of 0.90%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CSQIX ranks 14 for risk / return — above 14% of mutual funds peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is below most peers; review the five component ranks for context.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Mast Multialternative Strategy Fund Class I (CSQIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| CSQIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.84 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.15 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.10 | 1.25 | -0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.90 | 2.00 | -1.10 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.24 | 8.49 | -6.25 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Mast Multialternative Strategy Fund Class I provided a 1.56% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.13 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.13 | $0.10 | $1.09 | $0.27 | $0.26 | $0.82 | $1.18 | $0.47 | $0.17 | $0.48 | $0.22 | $0.02 |
Dividend yield | 1.56% | 1.28% | 13.42% | 2.95% | 2.80% | 9.19% | 13.34% | 4.97% | 1.84% | 4.76% | 2.11% | 0.24% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Mast Multialternative Strategy Fund Class I. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.10 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $1.09 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.27 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.26 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $0.82 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Mast Multialternative Strategy Fund Class I. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Mast Multialternative Strategy Fund Class I was 13.33%, occurring on Dec 20, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Mast Multialternative Strategy Fund Class I drawdown is 8.41%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-13.33%Dec 2024 | 1d | — | 1y 7moDec 2024 - now | — |
-8.02%Dec 2018 | 11mo 2d | 1y 3mo | 2y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2020 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
-7.27%May 2023 | 2mo 19d | 6mo | 8mo 19dMar 2023 - Nov 2023 | — |
-6.28%Feb 2016 | 9mo 18d | 1y 5d | 1y 9moApr 2015 - Feb 2017 | — |
-5.85%Mar 2022 | 5mo 15d | 5mo 26d | 11mo 11dSep 2021 - Aug 2022 | Bear market2022 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CSQIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -13.33% | -56.78% | +43.45% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.02% | -9.10% | +4.08% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.33% | -18.90% | +5.57% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -13.33% | -25.43% | +12.10% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -13.33% | -33.92% | +20.59% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.41% | -1.58% | -6.83% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.85% | -10.70% | +7.85% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.01% | 2.14% | -0.13% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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