Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series CH (FQCHX) Alternatives
Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series CH (FQCHX) belongs to the High Yield Muni category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FQCHX. 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 FQCHX
FQCHX charges 0.00% annually. Among mutual funds in the High Yield Muni category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FQCHX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Allocation Target Shares Series E Portfo... | 0.11% | Aug 3, 2014 | FQCHX vs BATEX | |
| Eaton Vance High Yield Municipal Income Fund Class... | 0.18% | May 9, 2007 | FQCHX vs EWHYX | |
| American High-Income Municipal Bond Fund Class F-3 | 0.31% | Jan 27, 2017 | FQCHX vs HIMFX | |
| American High-Income Municipal Bond Fund Class F-2 | 0.42% | Aug 1, 2008 | FQCHX vs AHMFX | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration High Income Municipal B... | 0.50% | Jun 14, 2015 | FQCHX vs SDHIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FQCHX
Among mutual funds in the High Yield Muni 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counterpoint Tactical Municipal Fund | 78 | Jun 10, 2018 | FQCHX vs TMNIX | |
| T. Rowe Price Tax Free High Yield Fund | 62 | Feb 28, 1985 | FQCHX vs PRFHX | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration High Income Municipal B... | 60 | Jun 14, 2015 | FQCHX vs SDHIX | |
| Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund | 44 | Sep 29, 2015 | FQCHX vs ISHYX | |
| AB Municipal Income Shares | 34 | Aug 31, 2010 | FQCHX vs MISHX |
Top Performing FQCHX Alternatives (YTD)
FQCHX alternatives from the High Yield Muni category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund | 3.39% | Nov 19, 2003 | FQCHX vs NMZ | |
| T. Rowe Price Tax Free High Yield Fund | 0.63% | Feb 28, 1985 | FQCHX vs PRFHX | |
| Nuveen Short Duration High Yield Municipal Bond Fu... | 0.58% | Jan 31, 2013 | FQCHX vs NVHIX | |
| Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund | 0.35% | Sep 29, 2015 | FQCHX vs ISHYX | |
| Nuveen High Yield Municipal Bond Fund Class R6 | 0.16% | Jun 30, 2016 | FQCHX vs NHMFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FQCHX
FQCHX alternatives from the High Yield Muni category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counterpoint Tactical Municipal Fund | 2.34% | Jun 10, 2018 | FQCHX vs TMNIX | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration High Income Municipal B... | 3.45% | Jun 14, 2015 | FQCHX vs SDHIX | |
| Nuveen Short Duration High Yield Municipal Bond Fu... | 3.81% | Jan 31, 2013 | FQCHX vs NVHIX | |
| Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund | 3.82% | Sep 29, 2015 | FQCHX vs ISHYX | |
| Redwood Managed Municipal Income Fund | 3.89% | Mar 8, 2017 | FQCHX vs RWMIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FQCHX
FQCHX alternatives from the High Yield Muni category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counterpoint Tactical Municipal Fund | -2.21% | Jun 10, 2018 | FQCHX vs TMNIX | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration High Income Municipal B... | -3.22% | Jun 14, 2015 | FQCHX vs SDHIX | |
| Nuveen Short Duration High Yield Municipal Bond Fu... | -3.63% | Jan 31, 2013 | FQCHX vs NVHIX | |
| Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund | -3.79% | Sep 29, 2015 | FQCHX vs ISHYX | |
| abrdn Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund | -3.81% | May 30, 2013 | FQCHX vs AHYMX |
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 | 31 | -10.96% | Jan 2, 1968 | FQCHX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 95 | 5.72% | May 18, 1969 | FQCHX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 85 | 2.96% | — | FQCHX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 45 | -5.57% | Apr 1, 1948 | FQCHX vs FKGRX | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 36 | -2.58% | Jan 14, 1987 | FQCHX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 24 | 16.71% | Jun 10, 2011 | FQCHX vs EMO | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 11 | -9.62% | Aug 29, 1997 | FQCHX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 26 | -7.17% | Oct 24, 1983 | FQCHX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 87 | 3.03% | Aug 28, 1997 | FQCHX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 48 | -3.71% | Mar 10, 1970 | FQCHX vs SHAPX |
Often Compared With FQCHX
What investors most often compare with FQCHX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 Total Return | 72 | -3.64% | — | FQCHX vs ^SP500TR |
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