AlphaSimplex Global Alternatives Fund (GAFYX) Alternatives
AlphaSimplex Global Alternatives Fund (GAFYX) 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 GAFYX. 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 GAFYX
GAFYX charges 1.24% annually. Among mutual funds in the Multistrategy category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GAFYX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiriant Defensive Allocation Fund | 0.18% | Dec 13, 2015 | GAFYX vs RMDFX | |
| Symmetry Panoramic Alternatives Fund | 0.50% | Nov 11, 2018 | GAFYX vs SPATX | |
| Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Alternative Strategie... | 0.59% | Feb 14, 2018 | GAFYX vs TALTX | |
| GMO Alternative Allocation Fund | 0.61% | May 1, 2019 | GAFYX vs GAAVX | |
| Allspring Alternative Risk Premia Fund | 0.72% | Jan 28, 2019 | GAFYX vs WRPIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GAFYX
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 | GAFYX vs SRRIX | |
| Absolute Convertible Arbitrage Fund Institutional ... | 100 | Aug 14, 2017 | GAFYX vs ARBIX | |
| Stone Ridge High Yield Reinsurance Risk Premium Fu... | 99 | Feb 1, 2013 | GAFYX vs SHRIX | |
| AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund Class I | 99 | Jan 15, 2009 | GAFYX vs ADAIX | |
| AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund Class N | 99 | Jan 15, 2009 | GAFYX vs ADANX |
Top Performing GAFYX Alternatives (YTD)
GAFYX 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 | GAFYX vs QSPRX | |
| AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund Class N | 9.96% | Oct 30, 2013 | GAFYX vs QSPNX | |
| AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund | 9.94% | Oct 29, 2013 | GAFYX vs QSPIX | |
| Allspring Alternative Risk Premia Fund | 9.08% | Jan 28, 2019 | GAFYX vs WRPIX | |
| AQR Alternative Risk Premia R6 | 8.62% | Sep 19, 2017 | GAFYX vs QRPRX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GAFYX
GAFYX 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 | GAFYX vs ARBIX | |
| AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund Class N | 1.53% | Jan 15, 2009 | GAFYX vs ADANX | |
| AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund Class I | 1.54% | Jan 15, 2009 | GAFYX vs ADAIX | |
| T. Rowe Price Multi-Strategy Total Return Fund | 2.10% | Feb 22, 2018 | GAFYX vs TMSRX | |
| Stone Ridge High Yield Reinsurance Risk Premium Fu... | 2.40% | Feb 1, 2013 | GAFYX vs SHRIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GAFYX
GAFYX 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 | GAFYX vs ARBIX | |
| Stone Ridge Reinsurance Risk Premium Interval Fund | -0.55% | Dec 9, 2013 | GAFYX vs SRRIX | |
| AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund Class I | -0.64% | Jan 15, 2009 | GAFYX vs ADAIX | |
| AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund Class N | -0.64% | Jan 15, 2009 | GAFYX vs ADANX | |
| FS Credit Income Fund Class I | -1.31% | Nov 1, 2017 | GAFYX vs FCRIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Natixis
Most popular Natixis mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loomis Sayles Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9 | -14.81% | May 16, 1991 | GAFYX vs LSGRX | |
| Loomis Sayles Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9 | -14.90% | Feb 1, 2013 | GAFYX vs LGRRX | |
| Mirova Global Sustainable Equity Fund | Global Equities | 11 | -9.28% | Mar 30, 2016 | GAFYX vs ESGYX | |
| Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund Class Y | Total Bond Market | 32 | -1.33% | Dec 31, 1996 | GAFYX vs LSIIX | |
| Gateway Fund | Options Trading | 26 | -4.72% | Dec 6, 1977 | GAFYX vs GATEX | |
| Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 67 | -0.64% | Nov 7, 1973 | GAFYX vs NEFRX | |
| Natixis Funds Trust I U.S. Equity Opportunities Fu... | Large Cap Growth Equities | 15 | -9.40% | Jul 7, 1994 | GAFYX vs NEFSX | |
| Gateway Fund Class Y Shares | Options Trading | 27 | -4.67% | — | GAFYX vs GTEYX | |
| Natixis Funds Trust II Oakmark Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 16 | -4.12% | May 6, 1931 | GAFYX vs NEFOX | |
| Loomis Sayles Growth Fund Class C | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -15.04% | Feb 1, 2013 | GAFYX vs LGRCX |
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