Arrow Managed Futures Stragegy Fund (MFTFX) Alternatives
Arrow Managed Futures Stragegy Fund (MFTFX) belongs to the Systematic Trend category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MFTFX. 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 MFTFX
MFTFX charges 1.54% annually. Among mutual funds in the Systematic Trend category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MFTFX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 1.25% | Jan 5, 2010 | MFTFX vs AQMIX | |
| Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 1.30% | Sep 27, 2012 | MFTFX vs CSAIX | |
| Redwood Systematic Macro Trend ("SMarT") Fund | 1.30% | Nov 1, 2017 | MFTFX vs RWSIX | |
| Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 1.33% | Feb 28, 2012 | MFTFX vs GFIRX | |
| Altegris Futures Evolution Strategy Fund | 1.34% | Oct 30, 2011 | MFTFX vs EVOIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MFTFX
Among mutual funds in the Systematic Trend 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class N | 94 | Jan 6, 2010 | MFTFX vs AQMNX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 94 | Jan 5, 2010 | MFTFX vs AQMIX | |
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund | 92 | Mar 21, 2011 | MFTFX vs LFMAX | |
| AQR Trend Total Return Fund | 91 | Dec 16, 2021 | MFTFX vs QNZNX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy HV Fund | 90 | Jul 15, 2013 | MFTFX vs QMHIX |
Top Performing MFTFX Alternatives (YTD)
MFTFX alternatives from the Systematic Trend category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy HV Fund | 14.62% | Jul 15, 2013 | MFTFX vs QMHIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy HV Fund Class N | 14.53% | Jul 16, 2013 | MFTFX vs QMHNX | |
| LoCorr Market Trend Fund | 12.97% | Jun 29, 2014 | MFTFX vs LOTIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 10.24% | Jan 5, 2010 | MFTFX vs AQMIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class N | 10.02% | Jan 6, 2010 | MFTFX vs AQMNX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MFTFX
MFTFX alternatives from the Systematic Trend category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund | 5.83% | Mar 21, 2011 | MFTFX vs LFMAX | |
| LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund | 6.96% | Dec 29, 2011 | MFTFX vs LCSIX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class A | 7.63% | Aug 29, 2014 | MFTFX vs ABYAX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class I | 7.65% | Jul 1, 2014 | MFTFX vs ABYIX | |
| PIMCO TRENDS Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 8.73% | Dec 30, 2013 | MFTFX vs PQTPX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MFTFX
MFTFX alternatives from the Systematic Trend category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund | -3.01% | Mar 21, 2011 | MFTFX vs LFMAX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class A | -4.30% | Aug 29, 2014 | MFTFX vs ABYAX | |
| LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund | -4.31% | Dec 29, 2011 | MFTFX vs LCSIX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class I | -4.36% | Jul 1, 2014 | MFTFX vs ABYIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class N | -5.29% | Jan 6, 2010 | MFTFX vs AQMNX |
Other Mutual Funds from Arrow Funds
Most popular Arrow Funds mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow DWA Tactical: Macro Fund | Tactical Allocation | 63 | -2.19% | May 29, 2008 | MFTFX vs DWTFX | |
| Arrow DWA Tactical: Balanced Fund | Tactical Allocation | 78 | 2.38% | Aug 6, 2006 | MFTFX vs DWAFX |
Often Compared With MFTFX
What investors most often compare with MFTFX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | Hedge Fund, Actively Managed | 95 | 7.87% | May 8, 2019 | MFTFX vs DBMF | |
| KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF | Long-Short, Actively Managed | 46 | 8.67% | Dec 2, 2020 | MFTFX vs KMLM | |
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | Large Cap Growth Equities | 26 | -13.83% | Nov 13, 2000 | MFTFX vs VIGAX | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | MFTFX vs SPY | |
| Fidelity Balanced Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 73 | -3.70% | Nov 6, 1986 | MFTFX vs FBALX | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | MFTFX vs VOO | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | Systematic Trend | 25 | 12.39% | Mar 7, 2022 | MFTFX vs CTA | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 45 | -15.99% | Nov 5, 2008 | MFTFX vs SPXL | |
| Return Stacked Bonds & Managed Futures ETF | Nontraditional Bonds | 54 | 5.19% | Feb 7, 2023 | MFTFX vs RSBT |
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