GuideStone Funds Strategic Alternatives Fund (GFSYX) 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 GFSYX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GFSYX
GFSYX charges 1.15% annually. There are 10 mutual funds in the Multistrategy category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.18%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiriant Defensive Allocation Fund | 0.18% | — | Dec 2015 | GFSYX vs RMDFX | |
| Symmetry Panoramic Alternatives Fund | 0.50% | — | Nov 2018 | GFSYX vs SPATX | |
| Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Alternative Strategie... | 0.59% | — | Feb 2018 | GFSYX vs TALTX | |
| GMO Alternative Allocation Fund | 0.61% | — | May 2019 | GFSYX vs GAAVX | |
| Allspring Alternative Risk Premia Fund | 0.72% | — | Jan 2019 | GFSYX vs WRPIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GFSYX
GFSYX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 88. There are 20 mutual funds in the Multistrategy category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 100.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Ridge Reinsurance Risk Premium Interval Fund | 100 | — | Dec 2013 | GFSYX vs SRRIX | |
| Absolute Convertible Arbitrage Fund Institutional ... | 100 | — | Aug 2017 | GFSYX vs ARBIX | |
| Strategic Advisers Alternatives Fund | 99 | — | Jul 2022 | GFSYX vs FSLTX | |
| AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund Class I | 99 | — | Jan 2009 | GFSYX vs ADAIX | |
| AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund Class N | 99 | — | Jan 2009 | GFSYX vs ADANX |
Top Performing GFSYX Alternatives (YTD)
GFSYX is at 1.89% YTD. There are 43 mutual funds in the Multistrategy category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 17.83%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQR Alternative Risk Premia R6 | 17.83% | — | Sep 2017 | GFSYX vs QRPRX | |
| AQR Alternative Risk Premia Fund | 17.69% | — | Sep 2017 | GFSYX vs QRPIX | |
| AQR Alternative Risk Premia Fund Class N | 17.60% | — | Sep 2017 | GFSYX vs QRPNX | |
| AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund | 12.37% | — | Oct 2013 | GFSYX vs QSPIX | |
| AQR Style Premia Alternative R6 | 12.28% | — | Sep 2014 | GFSYX vs QSPRX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GFSYX
GFSYX has 2.52% 1-year volatility. There are 8 mutual funds in the Multistrategy category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.22%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Convertible Arbitrage Fund Institutional ... | 1.22% | — | Aug 2017 | GFSYX vs ARBIX | |
| AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund Class N | 1.46% | — | Jan 2009 | GFSYX vs ADANX | |
| AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund Class I | 1.46% | — | Jan 2009 | GFSYX vs ADAIX | |
| Morningstar Alternatives Fund | 2.32% | — | Nov 2018 | GFSYX vs MSTVX | |
| Stone Ridge High Yield Reinsurance Risk Premium Fu... | 2.36% | — | Feb 2013 | GFSYX vs SHRIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GFSYX
GFSYX has a 1-year max drawdown of -1.34%. There are 6 mutual funds in the Multistrategy category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.39%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund Class N | -0.39% | — | Jan 2009 | GFSYX vs ADANX | |
| AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund Class I | -0.46% | — | Jan 2009 | GFSYX vs ADAIX | |
| Absolute Convertible Arbitrage Fund Institutional ... | -0.51% | — | Aug 2017 | GFSYX vs ARBIX | |
| Stone Ridge Reinsurance Risk Premium Interval Fund | -0.55% | — | Dec 2013 | GFSYX vs SRRIX | |
| Strategic Advisers Alternatives Fund | -0.86% | — | Jul 2022 | GFSYX vs FSLTX |
Other Mutual Funds from GuideStone Funds
The 10 most viewed GuideStone Funds mutual funds shown here include GEQYX, GGBFX, GREZX and span 8 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GuideStone Funds Equity Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 60 | 10.96% | — | Aug 2001 | GFSYX vs GEQYX | |
| GuideStone Funds Global Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 9 | -0.28% | — | Dec 2006 | GFSYX vs GGBFX | |
| GuideStone Funds Global Real Estate Securities Fun... | REIT | 31 | 11.41% | — | Dec 2006 | GFSYX vs GREZX | |
| GuideStone Funds MyDestination 2025 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 58 | 5.75% | — | Dec 2006 | GFSYX vs GMWZX | |
| GuideStone Funds Aggressive Allocation Fund | Global Equities | 43 | 10.68% | — | Aug 2001 | GFSYX vs GGBZX | |
| GuideStone Funds Growth Equity Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9 | 2.77% | — | Aug 2001 | GFSYX vs GGEYX | |
| GuideStone Funds Balanced Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 47 | 5.18% | — | Aug 2001 | GFSYX vs GGIZX | |
| GuideStone Funds Low-Duration Bond Fund | Short-Term Bond | 93 | 0.89% | — | Aug 2001 | GFSYX vs GLDYX | |
| GuideStone Funds MyDestination 2035 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 57 | 7.82% | — | Dec 2006 | GFSYX vs GMHZX | |
| GuideStone Funds MyDestination 2055 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 57 | 11.17% | — | Dec 2011 | GFSYX vs GMGZX |
Often Compared With GFSYX
Investors most often compare GFSYX with QDSIX, PSMIX, QIS. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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