MFS Commodity Strategy Fund (MCSFX) belongs to the Commodities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MCSFX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MCSFX
MCSFX charges 1.89% annually. There are 36 mutual funds in the Commodities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.16%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Commodity Strategy Fund Admiral Shares | 0.16% | 2.60B | Jun 2019 | MCSFX vs VCMDX | |
| DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio | 0.31% | 1.29B | Nov 2010 | MCSFX vs DCMSX | |
| Fidelity SAI Inflation-Focused | 0.39% | — | Dec 2018 | MCSFX vs FIFGX | |
| Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund | 0.59% | — | Mar 2007 | MCSFX vs GCCIX | |
| PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund | 0.62% | — | Nov 2016 | MCSFX vs PQCMX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MCSFX
MCSFX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 47. There are 27 mutual funds in the Commodities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 76.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Commodity Strategy Fund | 76 | — | Jun 2012 | MCSFX vs CCSZX | |
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class I | 74 | — | May 2011 | MCSFX vs EIPCX | |
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class A | 73 | — | May 2011 | MCSFX vs EAPCX | |
| DoubleLine Strategic Commodity Fund | 71 | — | May 2015 | MCSFX vs DBCMX | |
| Fidelity Global Commodity Stock Fund | 70 | — | Mar 2009 | MCSFX vs FFGCX |
Top Performing MCSFX Alternatives (YTD)
MCSFX is at 15.00% YTD. There are 24 mutual funds in the Commodities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 38.21%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Inflation-Focused | 38.21% | — | Dec 2018 | MCSFX vs FIFGX | |
| PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy Fund | 30.45% | — | May 2010 | MCSFX vs PCLIX | |
| PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy I2 | 26.95% | — | May 2010 | MCSFX vs PCLPX | |
| PIMCO CommoditiesPLUS Strategy Fund | 26.65% | — | May 2010 | MCSFX vs PCLAX | |
| Rydex Commodities Strategy Fund | 26.46% | — | May 2005 | MCSFX vs RYMEX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MCSFX
MCSFX has 15.89% 1-year volatility. There are 11 mutual funds in the Commodities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Commodity Strategy Fund | 14.12% | — | May 2017 | MCSFX vs FYHTX | |
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class I | 14.27% | — | May 2011 | MCSFX vs EIPCX | |
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class A | 14.28% | — | May 2011 | MCSFX vs EAPCX | |
| DoubleLine Strategic Commodity Fund | 14.30% | — | May 2015 | MCSFX vs DBCMX | |
| Fidelity Series Commodity Strategy Fund | 14.32% | — | Sep 2009 | MCSFX vs FCSSX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MCSFX
MCSFX has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.77%. There are 18 mutual funds in the Commodities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -11.62%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Commodity Strategies Fund Class K | -11.62% | — | Oct 2011 | MCSFX vs BCSKX | |
| BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio | -11.71% | — | Oct 2011 | MCSFX vs BICSX | |
| Columbia Commodity Strategy Fund | -11.97% | — | Jun 2012 | MCSFX vs CCSZX | |
| DoubleLine Strategic Commodity Fund | -11.98% | — | May 2015 | MCSFX vs DBCMX | |
| Parametric Commodity Strategy Fund Class I | -12.19% | — | May 2011 | MCSFX vs EIPCX |
Other Mutual Funds from MFS
The 10 most viewed MFS mutual funds shown here include MIEIX, MEIKX, MEIIX and span 4 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 15 | 4.31% | — | Jan 1996 | MCSFX vs MIEIX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 47 | 9.75% | — | May 2006 | MCSFX vs MEIKX | |
| MFS Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Value Equities | 47 | 9.68% | — | Feb 1996 | MCSFX vs MEIIX | |
| MFS International Diversification Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 36 | 8.57% | — | Sep 2004 | MCSFX vs MDIJX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 5 | -2.31% | — | Jan 1935 | MCSFX vs MIGFX | |
| MFS Growth R6 | Large Cap Growth Equities | 8 | 3.12% | — | Jun 2012 | MCSFX vs MFEKX | |
| MFS Growth I | Large Cap Growth Equities | 8 | 3.06% | — | Jul 1997 | MCSFX vs MFEIX | |
| MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Growth Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 27 | 4.94% | — | — | MCSFX vs MINIX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 45 | 9.53% | — | Jan 1996 | MCSFX vs MEIAX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Trust | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | 8.16% | — | Jul 1924 | MCSFX vs MITTX |
Often Compared With MCSFX
Investors most often compare MCSFX with PDBC, BRCAX, BRCYX. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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