Arrow Managed Futures Strategy Fund Institutional Class (MFTNX) 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 MFTNX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MFTNX
MFTNX charges 1.56% annually. There are 12 mutual funds in the Systematic Trend category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 1.25%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 1.25% | — | Jan 2010 | MFTNX vs AQMIX | |
| Redwood Systematic Macro Trend ("SMarT") Fund | 1.30% | — | Nov 2017 | MFTNX vs RWSIX | |
| Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 1.30% | — | Sep 2012 | MFTNX vs CSAIX | |
| Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 1.33% | — | Feb 2012 | MFTNX vs GFIRX | |
| Altegris Futures Evolution Strategy Fund | 1.34% | — | Oct 2011 | MFTNX vs EVOIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MFTNX
MFTNX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 72. There are 12 mutual funds in the Systematic Trend category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoCorr Market Trend Fund | 95 | — | Jun 2014 | MFTNX vs LOTIX | |
| AQR Trend Total Return Fund | 93 | — | Dec 2021 | MFTNX vs QNZNX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 92 | — | Jan 2010 | MFTNX vs AQMIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class N | 91 | — | Jan 2010 | MFTNX vs AQMNX | |
| American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund ... | 90 | — | Aug 2014 | MFTNX vs AHLIX |
Top Performing MFTNX Alternatives (YTD)
MFTNX is at 10.86% YTD. There are 9 mutual funds in the Systematic Trend category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 23.69%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoCorr Market Trend Fund | 23.69% | — | Jun 2014 | MFTNX vs LOTIX | |
| AQR CVX Fusion Fund Class I | 15.41% | — | Jun 2025 | MFTNX vs QCFIX | |
| AQR CVX Fusion Fund Class R6 | 15.39% | — | Jun 2025 | MFTNX vs QCFRX | |
| AQR CVX Fusion Fund Class N | 15.15% | — | Jun 2025 | MFTNX vs QCFNX | |
| AQR Trend Total Return Fund | 14.60% | — | Dec 2021 | MFTNX vs QNZNX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MFTNX
MFTNX has 19.47% 1-year volatility. There are 28 mutual funds in the Systematic Trend category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 5.66%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund | 5.66% | — | Mar 2011 | MFTNX vs LFMAX | |
| LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund | 5.93% | — | Dec 2011 | MFTNX vs LCSIX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class A | 7.87% | — | Aug 2014 | MFTNX vs ABYAX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class I | 7.88% | — | Jul 2014 | MFTNX vs ABYIX | |
| Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class ... | 8.27% | — | Feb 2012 | MFTNX vs GMSAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MFTNX
MFTNX has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.74%. There are 24 mutual funds in the Systematic Trend category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.53%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund | -2.53% | — | Mar 2011 | MFTNX vs LFMAX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class I | -3.33% | — | Jul 2014 | MFTNX vs ABYIX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class A | -3.36% | — | Aug 2014 | MFTNX vs ABYAX | |
| PIMCO TRENDS Managed Futures Strategy Fund Institu... | -4.63% | — | Jan 2014 | MFTNX vs PQTIX | |
| PIMCO TRENDS Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class A | -4.66% | — | Dec 2013 | MFTNX vs PQTAX |
Other Mutual Funds from BlackRock
The 10 most viewed BlackRock mutual funds shown here include ECAT, WFSPX, BDMIX and span 9 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust | Tactical Allocation, Derivative Income, ESG | 41 | 15.39% | — | Sep 2021 | MFTNX vs ECAT | |
| iShares S&P 500 Index Fund Class K | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.86% | — | Jul 1993 | MFTNX vs WFSPX | |
| BlackRock Global Equity Market Neutral Fund Class ... | Equity Market Neutral | 96 | 11.80% | — | Dec 2012 | MFTNX vs BDMIX | |
| BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 65 | 11.83% | — | May 2011 | MFTNX vs LIVIX | |
| Fidelity Asset Manager 70% Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 75 | 11.27% | — | Dec 1991 | MFTNX vs FASGX | |
| AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class Y | Systematic Trend | 58 | 10.47% | — | Jul 2010 | MFTNX vs ASFYX | |
| BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Fund | Derivative Income | 47 | 6.76% | — | Aug 2005 | MFTNX vs BDJ | |
| BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund Investor A | Technology Equities | 47 | 32.23% | — | Apr 2000 | MFTNX vs BGSAX | |
| Fidelity Asset Manager 40% Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 78 | 7.07% | — | Oct 2007 | MFTNX vs FFANX | |
| Fidelity Asset Manager 85% Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 74 | 13.41% | — | Sep 1999 | MFTNX vs FAMRX |
Often Compared With MFTNX
Investors most often compare MFTNX with QMHIX, AHLT, DBMF. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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