Ironclad Managed Risk Fund (IRONX) Alternatives
Ironclad Managed Risk Fund (IRONX) belongs to the Options Trading category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IRONX. 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 IRONX
IRONX charges 1.25% annually. Among mutual funds in the Options Trading category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IRONX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parametric Volatility Risk Premium - Defensive Fun... | 0.47% | Feb 8, 2017 | IRONX vs EIVPX | |
| JPMorgan Hedged Equity 2 Fund Class I | 0.60% | Feb 26, 2021 | IRONX vs JHQDX | |
| JPMorgan Hedged Equity 3 Fund | 0.60% | Feb 25, 2021 | IRONX vs JHQTX | |
| Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund | 0.68% | Sep 29, 2014 | IRONX vs GCPYX | |
| Gateway Fund Class Y Shares | 0.70% | — | IRONX vs GTEYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IRONX
Among mutual funds in the Options Trading 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Premium Fund | 88 | Nov 15, 2016 | IRONX vs PPFIX | |
| Parametric Volatility Risk Premium - Defensive Fun... | 70 | Feb 8, 2017 | IRONX vs EIVPX | |
| Calamos Hedged Equity Fund | 67 | Dec 30, 2014 | IRONX vs CIHEX | |
| Catalyst Buffered Shield Fund | 61 | Apr 13, 2015 | IRONX vs SHIIX | |
| Cavanal Hill Hedged Income Fund | 51 | Dec 27, 2020 | IRONX vs APLIX |
Top Performing IRONX Alternatives (YTD)
IRONX alternatives from the Options Trading category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Premium Fund | 1.35% | Nov 15, 2016 | IRONX vs PPFIX | |
| North SquareTrilogy Alternative Return Fund | -0.47% | Apr 1, 2012 | IRONX vs STTIX | |
| Rational Tactical Return Fund | -1.80% | Apr 30, 2007 | IRONX vs HRSTX | |
| Easterly Hedged Equity Fund | -2.00% | Jul 30, 2015 | IRONX vs JDIEX | |
| Parametric Volatility Risk Premium - Defensive Fun... | -2.03% | Feb 8, 2017 | IRONX vs EIVPX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IRONX
IRONX alternatives from the Options Trading category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rational Tactical Return Fund | 2.37% | Apr 30, 2007 | IRONX vs HRSTX | |
| Princeton Premium Fund | 3.59% | Nov 15, 2016 | IRONX vs PPFIX | |
| North SquareTrilogy Alternative Return Fund | 4.10% | Apr 1, 2012 | IRONX vs STTIX | |
| JPMorgan Hedged Equity 2 Fund Class I | 7.76% | Feb 26, 2021 | IRONX vs JHQDX | |
| Swan Defined Risk Fund | 8.63% | Jul 29, 2012 | IRONX vs SDRIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IRONX
IRONX alternatives from the Options Trading category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rational Tactical Return Fund | -2.42% | Apr 30, 2007 | IRONX vs HRSTX | |
| North SquareTrilogy Alternative Return Fund | -2.68% | Apr 1, 2012 | IRONX vs STTIX | |
| Princeton Premium Fund | -2.77% | Nov 15, 2016 | IRONX vs PPFIX | |
| Swan Defined Risk Fund | -5.34% | Jul 29, 2012 | IRONX vs SDRIX | |
| JPMorgan Hedged Equity 2 Fund Class I | -5.41% | Feb 26, 2021 | IRONX vs JHQDX |
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Often Compared With IRONX
What investors most often compare with IRONX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify MBS ETF | Government Bonds | 76 | -0.43% | Nov 6, 2023 | IRONX vs MTBA | |
| Return Stacked Bonds & Managed Futures ETF | Nontraditional Bonds | 54 | 5.19% | Feb 7, 2023 | IRONX vs RSBT | |
| JPMorgan Hedged Equity Fund | Options Trading | 26 | -5.70% | Dec 13, 2013 | IRONX vs JHQAX | |
| Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Managed Futures ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 64 | -0.25% | Sep 5, 2023 | IRONX vs RSST | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | IRONX vs SPY | |
| Shelton Equity Income Fund | Derivative Income | 19 | -5.55% | Sep 3, 1996 | IRONX vs EQTIX | |
| S&P 500 Index | 74 | -4.63% | — | IRONX vs ^GSPC |
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