AlphaCentric LifeSci Healthcare Fund (LYFIX) Alternatives
AlphaCentric LifeSci Healthcare Fund (LYFIX) belongs to the Health & Biotech Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with LYFIX. 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 LYFIX
LYFIX charges 1.40% annually. Among mutual funds in the Health & Biotech Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among LYFIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Health Care Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | Feb 5, 2004 | LYFIX vs VHCIX | |
| Vanguard Health Care Fund Admiral Shares | 0.25% | Nov 12, 2001 | LYFIX vs VGHAX | |
| Vanguard Health Care Fund Investor Shares | 0.30% | May 23, 1984 | LYFIX vs VGHCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund Class Z | 0.59% | Oct 2, 2018 | LYFIX vs FIKCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class Z | 0.61% | Oct 2, 2018 | LYFIX vs FIJYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LYFIX
Among mutual funds in the Health & Biotech Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund | 91 | Sep 14, 1997 | LYFIX vs FBDIX | |
| Eventide Healthcare & Life Sciences Fund | 88 | Dec 26, 2012 | LYFIX vs ETIHX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund I Class | 83 | Dec 27, 2000 | LYFIX vs FBTIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class Z | 83 | Oct 2, 2018 | LYFIX vs FIJYX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class A | 83 | Dec 27, 2000 | LYFIX vs FBTAX |
Top Performing LYFIX Alternatives (YTD)
LYFIX alternatives from the Health & Biotech Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Health & Biotechnology Fund | -1.13% | Jul 14, 1999 | LYFIX vs SHPAX | |
| Live Oak Health Sciences Fund | -1.53% | Jun 28, 2001 | LYFIX vs LOGSX | |
| Fidelity Select Pharmaceuticals Portfolio | -2.56% | Jun 17, 2001 | LYFIX vs FPHAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class Z | -2.59% | Oct 2, 2018 | LYFIX vs FIJYX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund I Class | -2.62% | Dec 27, 2000 | LYFIX vs FBTIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LYFIX
LYFIX alternatives from the Health & Biotech Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Health Care Fund | 15.67% | Aug 6, 1989 | LYFIX vs GGHCX | |
| BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio | 16.30% | Dec 20, 1999 | LYFIX vs SHSAX | |
| Health Sciences Opportunities Fund Class Instituti... | 16.32% | Oct 16, 2000 | LYFIX vs SHSSX | |
| Live Oak Health Sciences Fund | 16.35% | Jun 28, 2001 | LYFIX vs LOGSX | |
| Alger Health Sciences Fund | 16.42% | Apr 30, 2002 | LYFIX vs AHSAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LYFIX
LYFIX alternatives from the Health & Biotech Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak Health Sciences Fund | -7.65% | Jun 28, 2001 | LYFIX vs LOGSX | |
| Saratoga Health & Biotechnology Fund | -7.87% | Jul 14, 1999 | LYFIX vs SHPAX | |
| Vanguard Health Care Fund Admiral Shares | -9.19% | Nov 12, 2001 | LYFIX vs VGHAX | |
| Vanguard Health Care Fund Investor Shares | -9.20% | May 23, 1984 | LYFIX vs VGHCX | |
| Alger Health Sciences Fund | -9.67% | Apr 30, 2002 | LYFIX vs AHSAX |
Other Mutual Funds from AlphaCentric Funds
Most popular AlphaCentric Funds mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlphaCentric Income Opportunities Fund | Multisector Bonds | 81 | 0.00% | May 27, 2015 | LYFIX vs IOFIX | |
| AlphaCentric Symmetry Strategy Fund Class I | Multistrategy | 81 | 2.32% | Aug 8, 2019 | LYFIX vs SYMIX | |
| AlphaCentric Premium Opportunity Fund | Options Trading | 21 | -5.46% | Sep 29, 2016 | LYFIX vs HMXIX | |
| AlphaCentric Robotics and Automation Fund | Global Equities | 21 | -15.97% | May 30, 2017 | LYFIX vs GNXIX |
Often Compared With LYFIX
What investors most often compare with LYFIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DWA Healthcare Momentum ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 65 | -1.41% | Oct 12, 2006 | LYFIX vs PTH | |
| iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 78 | 0.12% | Feb 5, 2001 | LYFIX vs IBB | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class M | Health & Biotech Equities | 82 | -2.77% | Dec 27, 2000 | LYFIX vs FBTTX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Biotechnology Fund Class C | Health & Biotech Equities | 82 | -2.86% | Dec 27, 2000 | LYFIX vs FBTCX |
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