MAI Managed Volatility Fund (MAIPX) Alternatives
MAI Managed Volatility Fund (MAIPX) 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 MAIPX. 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 MAIPX
MAIPX charges 0.99% annually. Among mutual funds in the Options Trading category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MAIPX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parametric Volatility Risk Premium - Defensive Fun... | 0.47% | Feb 8, 2017 | MAIPX vs EIVPX | |
| JPMorgan Hedged Equity 2 Fund Class I | 0.60% | Feb 26, 2021 | MAIPX vs JHQDX | |
| JPMorgan Hedged Equity 3 Fund | 0.60% | Feb 25, 2021 | MAIPX vs JHQTX | |
| Gateway Equity Call Premium Fund | 0.68% | Sep 29, 2014 | MAIPX vs GCPYX | |
| Gateway Fund Class Y Shares | 0.70% | — | MAIPX vs GTEYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MAIPX
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 | MAIPX vs PPFIX | |
| Parametric Volatility Risk Premium - Defensive Fun... | 70 | Feb 8, 2017 | MAIPX vs EIVPX | |
| Calamos Hedged Equity Fund | 67 | Dec 30, 2014 | MAIPX vs CIHEX | |
| Catalyst Buffered Shield Fund | 61 | Apr 13, 2015 | MAIPX vs SHIIX | |
| Cavanal Hill Hedged Income Fund | 51 | Dec 27, 2020 | MAIPX vs APLIX |
Top Performing MAIPX Alternatives (YTD)
MAIPX 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 | MAIPX vs PPFIX | |
| North SquareTrilogy Alternative Return Fund | -0.47% | Apr 1, 2012 | MAIPX vs STTIX | |
| Rational Tactical Return Fund | -1.80% | Apr 30, 2007 | MAIPX vs HRSTX | |
| Easterly Hedged Equity Fund | -2.00% | Jul 30, 2015 | MAIPX vs JDIEX | |
| Parametric Volatility Risk Premium - Defensive Fun... | -2.03% | Feb 8, 2017 | MAIPX vs EIVPX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MAIPX
MAIPX 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 | MAIPX vs HRSTX | |
| Princeton Premium Fund | 3.59% | Nov 15, 2016 | MAIPX vs PPFIX | |
| North SquareTrilogy Alternative Return Fund | 4.10% | Apr 1, 2012 | MAIPX vs STTIX | |
| JPMorgan Hedged Equity 2 Fund Class I | 7.76% | Feb 26, 2021 | MAIPX vs JHQDX | |
| Swan Defined Risk Fund | 8.63% | Jul 29, 2012 | MAIPX vs SDRIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MAIPX
MAIPX 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 | MAIPX vs HRSTX | |
| North SquareTrilogy Alternative Return Fund | -2.68% | Apr 1, 2012 | MAIPX vs STTIX | |
| Princeton Premium Fund | -2.77% | Nov 15, 2016 | MAIPX vs PPFIX | |
| Swan Defined Risk Fund | -5.34% | Jul 29, 2012 | MAIPX vs SDRIX | |
| JPMorgan Hedged Equity 2 Fund Class I | -5.41% | Feb 26, 2021 | MAIPX vs JHQDX |
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Often Compared With MAIPX
What investors most often compare with MAIPX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Equity Income Fund Investor Shares | Large Cap Value Equities | 56 | -0.15% | Mar 21, 1988 | MAIPX vs VEIPX | |
| Glenmede Secured Options Portfolio | Options Trading | 34 | -2.70% | Jun 29, 2010 | MAIPX vs GTSOX |
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