Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund (CSQIX)
The adviser pursues its investment objective by utilizing a macro-aware investment process to allocate capital across a range of investment strategies. The fund primarily will gain exposure to commodities and commodity-linked instruments through investments in the Credit Suisse Cayman Multialternative Strategy Fund, Ltd. It may invest globally (including in emerging markets) and there are no geographic limits on the fund's holdings.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US22540S7788 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 22540S778 |
| Issuer | Credit Suisse (New York, NY) |
| Inception Date | Mar 29, 2012 |
| Category | Multistrategy |
| Min. Investment | $250,000 |
| Asset Class | Alternatives |
Expense Ratio
CSQIX has a high expense ratio of 0.85%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund had a return of 1.76% year-to-date (YTD) and 9.45% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund had an annualized return of 3.30%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.67%, indicating that Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 1.76% | 9.49% |
| 1 month | 0.32% | 1.20% |
| 6 months | 2.40% | 18.29% |
| 1 year | 9.45% | 26.44% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 5.16% | 12.64% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 3.30% | 10.67% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.88% | 0.89% | 2.31% | -1.29% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 1.55% | 1.96% | -0.01% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of CSQIX is 80, placing it in the top 20% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
CSQIX (Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund (CSQIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund granted a 2.90% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.27 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.26 | $0.82 | $1.18 | $0.47 | $0.17 | $0.48 | $0.22 | $0.02 | $0.30 | $0.33 |
Dividend yield | 2.90% | 2.95% | 2.80% | 9.19% | 13.34% | 4.97% | 1.82% | 4.76% | 2.11% | 0.24% | 2.90% | 3.19% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||||
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.18 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 |
| 2013 | $0.33 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund. 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 Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund was 8.02%, occurring on Dec 27, 2018. Recovery took 317 trading sessions.
The current Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund drawdown is 0.86%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -8.02% | Jan 29, 2018 | 231 | Dec 27, 2018 | 317 | Apr 1, 2020 | 548 |
| -7.27% | Mar 7, 2023 | 53 | May 19, 2023 | 128 | Nov 21, 2023 | 181 |
| -6.29% | Apr 27, 2015 | 202 | Feb 11, 2016 | 253 | Feb 13, 2017 | 455 |
| -5.86% | Sep 17, 2021 | 114 | Mar 1, 2022 | 122 | Aug 24, 2022 | 236 |
| -5.74% | Apr 23, 2020 | 134 | Oct 30, 2020 | 35 | Dec 21, 2020 | 169 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund volatility is 1.53%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.