Meeder Balanced Fund (FLDFX) Alternatives
Meeder Balanced Fund (FLDFX) belongs to the Tactical Allocation category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FLDFX. 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 FLDFX
FLDFX charges 1.39% annually. Among mutual funds in the Tactical Allocation category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FLDFX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio | 0.19% | Jan 1, 1998 | FLDFX vs GIPIX | |
| Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio | 0.19% | Jan 1, 1998 | FLDFX vs GOIIX | |
| PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund | 0.21% | Oct 30, 2003 | FLDFX vs PAUIX | |
| Columbia Thermostat Fund | 0.24% | Sep 24, 2002 | FLDFX vs COTZX | |
| GuidePath Flexible Income Allocation Fund | 0.50% | Aug 30, 2012 | FLDFX vs GPIFX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FLDFX
Among mutual funds in the Tactical Allocation 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hussman Strategic Total Return Fund | 97 | Sep 11, 2002 | FLDFX vs HSTRX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Income... | 93 | Apr 8, 2012 | FLDFX vs SIOAX | |
| Hundredfold Select Alternative Fund Investor Class | 93 | — | FLDFX vs HFSAX | |
| Conquer Risk Defensive Bull Fund | 92 | Jun 30, 2020 | FLDFX vs CRDBX | |
| Donoghue Forlines Momentum Fund | 92 | Dec 22, 2016 | FLDFX vs MOJOX |
Top Performing FLDFX Alternatives (YTD)
FLDFX alternatives from the Tactical Allocation category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantified Evolution Plus Fund | 38.56% | Sep 29, 2019 | FLDFX vs QEVOX | |
| PIMCO Dynamic Income Strategy Fund | 19.83% | Feb 1, 2019 | FLDFX vs PDX | |
| Donoghue Forlines Momentum Fund | 11.81% | Dec 22, 2016 | FLDFX vs MOJOX | |
| Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund | 11.77% | Jun 1, 2009 | FLDFX vs ABRYX | |
| Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund Class A | 11.64% | Jun 2, 2009 | FLDFX vs ABRZX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FLDFX
FLDFX alternatives from the Tactical Allocation category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GuidePath Flexible Income Allocation Fund | 2.73% | Aug 30, 2012 | FLDFX vs GPIFX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Income... | 3.36% | Apr 8, 2012 | FLDFX vs SIOAX | |
| Goldman Sachs TacticalTiltOverlayFund | 4.39% | Jul 30, 2014 | FLDFX vs TTIFX | |
| Hundredfold Select Alternative Fund Investor Class | 4.41% | — | FLDFX vs HFSAX | |
| Hundredfold Select Alternative Fund | 4.41% | Aug 31, 2004 | FLDFX vs SFHYX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FLDFX
FLDFX alternatives from the Tactical Allocation category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs TacticalTiltOverlayFund | -2.66% | Jul 30, 2014 | FLDFX vs TTIFX | |
| Hussman Strategic Total Return Fund | -3.14% | Sep 11, 2002 | FLDFX vs HSTRX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Income... | -3.20% | Apr 8, 2012 | FLDFX vs SIOAX | |
| GuidePath Flexible Income Allocation Fund | -3.50% | Aug 30, 2012 | FLDFX vs GPIFX | |
| Hundredfold Select Alternative Fund Investor Class | -3.68% | — | FLDFX vs HFSAX |
Other Mutual Funds from Meeder Funds
Most popular Meeder Funds mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meeder Dynamic Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 52 | -4.16% | Feb 28, 2000 | FLDFX vs FLDGX | |
| Meeder Spectrum Fund | Long-Short | 66 | -3.90% | Jan 1, 2015 | FLDFX vs FLSPX | |
| Meeder Quantex Fund | Mid Cap Value Equities | 46 | -6.28% | Mar 20, 1985 | FLDFX vs FLCGX | |
| Meeder Muirfield Fund | Tactical Allocation | 54 | -4.00% | Aug 9, 1988 | FLDFX vs FLMFX | |
| Meeder Global Allocation Fund | Global Allocation | 50 | -3.50% | Jan 30, 2006 | FLDFX vs FLFGX | |
| Meeder Moderate Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 56 | -2.23% | Jun 29, 2015 | FLDFX vs FLDOX | |
| Meeder Tactical Income Fund | Nontraditional Bonds | 89 | -0.15% | Jun 29, 2011 | FLDFX vs FLBDX | |
| Meeder Conservative Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 54 | -1.66% | Jun 20, 1995 | FLDFX vs FLRUX |
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