Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Fund (CZAMX)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Fund (CZAMX) has returned 1.63% so far this year and 6.41% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 1, 2017, CZAMX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.22%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 26.3 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +2.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2024 at -2.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, CZAMX closed higher 42% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 26, 2020 with a return of +1.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -2.0%.

Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.64%, beta of 0.08, and R² of 0.18 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 02, 2017.

• This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (11.94%) than losses (10.63%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.08 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.18 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 0.18 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.

CZAMX has a high expense ratio of 1.27%, indicating above-average management fees.

CZAMX ranks 78 for risk / return — better than 78% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Fund (CZAMX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Fund provided a 3.15% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.29 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies 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 Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Fund was 7.16%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 77 trading sessions.

The current Multi-Manager Alternative Strategies Fund drawdown is 1.68%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.