Franklin K2 Alternative Strategies Fund (FABZX) Alternatives
Franklin K2 Alternative Strategies Fund (FABZX) 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 FABZX. 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 FABZX
FABZX charges 1.95% annually. Among mutual funds in the Multistrategy category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FABZX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiriant Defensive Allocation Fund | 0.18% | Dec 13, 2015 | FABZX vs RMDFX | |
| Symmetry Panoramic Alternatives Fund | 0.50% | Nov 11, 2018 | FABZX vs SPATX | |
| Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Alternative Strategie... | 0.59% | Feb 14, 2018 | FABZX vs TALTX | |
| GMO Alternative Allocation Fund | 0.61% | May 1, 2019 | FABZX vs GAAVX | |
| Allspring Alternative Risk Premia Fund | 0.72% | Jan 28, 2019 | FABZX vs WRPIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FABZX
Among mutual funds in the Multistrategy 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Ridge Reinsurance Risk Premium Interval Fund | 100 | Dec 9, 2013 | FABZX vs SRRIX | |
| Absolute Convertible Arbitrage Fund Institutional ... | 100 | Aug 14, 2017 | FABZX vs ARBIX | |
| Stone Ridge High Yield Reinsurance Risk Premium Fu... | 99 | Feb 1, 2013 | FABZX vs SHRIX | |
| AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund Class I | 99 | Jan 15, 2009 | FABZX vs ADAIX | |
| AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund Class N | 99 | Jan 15, 2009 | FABZX vs ADANX |
Top Performing FABZX Alternatives (YTD)
FABZX alternatives from the Multistrategy category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQR Style Premia Alternative R6 | 9.99% | Sep 2, 2014 | FABZX vs QSPRX | |
| AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund Class N | 9.96% | Oct 30, 2013 | FABZX vs QSPNX | |
| AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund | 9.94% | Oct 29, 2013 | FABZX vs QSPIX | |
| Allspring Alternative Risk Premia Fund | 9.08% | Jan 28, 2019 | FABZX vs WRPIX | |
| AQR Alternative Risk Premia R6 | 8.62% | Sep 19, 2017 | FABZX vs QRPRX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FABZX
FABZX alternatives from the Multistrategy category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Convertible Arbitrage Fund Institutional ... | 1.26% | Aug 14, 2017 | FABZX vs ARBIX | |
| AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund Class N | 1.53% | Jan 15, 2009 | FABZX vs ADANX | |
| AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund Class I | 1.54% | Jan 15, 2009 | FABZX vs ADAIX | |
| T. Rowe Price Multi-Strategy Total Return Fund | 2.10% | Feb 22, 2018 | FABZX vs TMSRX | |
| Stone Ridge High Yield Reinsurance Risk Premium Fu... | 2.40% | Feb 1, 2013 | FABZX vs SHRIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FABZX
FABZX alternatives from the Multistrategy category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Convertible Arbitrage Fund Institutional ... | -0.51% | Aug 14, 2017 | FABZX vs ARBIX | |
| Stone Ridge Reinsurance Risk Premium Interval Fund | -0.55% | Dec 9, 2013 | FABZX vs SRRIX | |
| AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund Class I | -0.64% | Jan 15, 2009 | FABZX vs ADAIX | |
| AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund Class N | -0.64% | Jan 15, 2009 | FABZX vs ADANX | |
| FS Credit Income Fund Class I | -1.31% | Nov 1, 2017 | FABZX vs FCRIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Franklin Templeton
Most popular Franklin Templeton mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin DynaTech Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -15.24% | Jan 2, 1968 | FABZX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 94 | -2.21% | May 18, 1969 | FABZX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 82 | 2.15% | — | FABZX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -8.53% | Apr 1, 1948 | FABZX vs FKGRX | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -4.58% | Jan 14, 1987 | FABZX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 42 | 20.88% | Jun 10, 2011 | FABZX vs EMO | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -12.79% | Aug 29, 1997 | FABZX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 18 | -10.22% | Oct 24, 1983 | FABZX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 86 | 2.21% | Aug 28, 1997 | FABZX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -6.24% | Mar 10, 1970 | FABZX vs SHAPX |
Often Compared With FABZX
What investors most often compare with FABZX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Systematic Multi-Strategy Class I | Diversified Portfolio | 36 | 0.96% | May 19, 2015 | FABZX vs BIMBX | |
| AQR Alternative Risk Premia Fund Class N | Multistrategy | 81 | 8.50% | Sep 19, 2017 | FABZX vs QRPNX | |
| AQR Alternative Risk Premia Fund | Multistrategy | 82 | 8.52% | Sep 18, 2017 | FABZX vs QRPIX | |
| John Hancock Funds Alternative Asset Allocation Fu... | Multistrategy | 83 | 2.10% | Jan 1, 2009 | FABZX vs JAAAX |
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