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MainStay Balanced Fund (MBAIX) Alternatives

MainStay Balanced Fund (MBAIX) belongs to the Diversified Portfolio category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MBAIX. 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 MBAIX

MBAIX charges 0.81% annually. Among mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MBAIX alternatives.


Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MBAIX

Among mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.


Top Performing MBAIX Alternatives (YTD)

MBAIX alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by year-to-date return.


Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MBAIX

MBAIX alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.


Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MBAIX

MBAIX alternatives from the Diversified Portfolio category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.


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Often Compared With MBAIX

What investors most often compare with MBAIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.


Compare MBAIX with Any Fund or Stock

Compare MBAIX with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.


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