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 | |
| Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 1.30% | — | Sep 2012 | MFTNX vs CSAIX | |
| Redwood Systematic Macro Trend ("SMarT") Fund | 1.30% | — | Nov 2017 | MFTNX vs RWSIX | |
| 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 64. There are 20 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 | 95 | — | Dec 2021 | MFTNX vs QNZNX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 90 | — | Jan 2010 | MFTNX vs AQMIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class N | 90 | — | Jan 2010 | MFTNX vs AQMNX | |
| American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund ... | 88 | — | Aug 2014 | MFTNX vs AHLIX |
Top Performing MFTNX Alternatives (YTD)
MFTNX is at 17.57% YTD. There are 7 mutual funds in the Systematic Trend category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 25.59%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoCorr Market Trend Fund | 25.59% | — | Jun 2014 | MFTNX vs LOTIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy HV Fund | 19.09% | — | Jul 2013 | MFTNX vs QMHIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy HV Fund Class N | 18.97% | — | Jul 2013 | MFTNX vs QMHNX | |
| AQR Trend Total Return Fund | 18.59% | — | Dec 2021 | MFTNX vs QNZNX | |
| AQR CVX Fusion Fund Class R6 | 18.45% | — | Jun 2025 | MFTNX vs QCFRX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MFTNX
MFTNX has 19.70% 1-year volatility. There are 28 mutual funds in the Systematic Trend category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 5.65%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund | 5.65% | — | Mar 2011 | MFTNX vs LFMAX | |
| LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund | 6.19% | — | Dec 2011 | MFTNX vs LCSIX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class A | 7.68% | — | Aug 2014 | MFTNX vs ABYAX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class I | 7.69% | — | Jul 2014 | MFTNX vs ABYIX | |
| Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 7.74% | — | Feb 2012 | MFTNX vs GFIRX |
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 | -2.85% | — | Jul 2014 | MFTNX vs ABYIX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class A | -2.87% | — | Aug 2014 | MFTNX vs ABYAX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund | -3.02% | — | Jan 2010 | MFTNX vs AQMIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class N | -3.15% | — | Jan 2010 | MFTNX vs AQMNX |
Other Mutual Funds from BlackRock
The 10 most viewed BlackRock mutual funds shown here include NASDX, VFAIX, VTMFX and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $29B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton Capital Management Nasdaq-100 Index Fund D... | Large Cap Growth Equities | 71 | 21.03% | — | Jan 2000 | MFTNX vs NASDX | |
| Vanguard Financials Index Fund Admiral Shares | Financials Equities | 3 | -6.39% | 13.70B | Feb 2004 | MFTNX vs VFAIX | |
| Vanguard Tax-Managed Balanced Fund Admiral Shares | Diversified Portfolio | 77 | 5.64% | 11.90B | Sep 1994 | MFTNX vs VTMFX | |
| Vanguard Tax-Managed Capital Appreciation Fund Adm... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 63 | 10.53% | 28.60B | Sep 1994 | MFTNX vs VTCLX | |
| iShares S&P 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.87% | — | Jul 1993 | MFTNX vs WFSPX | |
| BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust | Derivative Income, ESG | 26 | 11.44% | — | Sep 2021 | MFTNX vs ECAT | |
| BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 62 | 12.11% | — | May 2011 | MFTNX vs LIVIX | |
| BlackRock Global Long/Short Equity Fund Class I | Long-Short | 92 | 12.62% | — | Dec 2012 | MFTNX vs BDMIX | |
| Fidelity Asset Manager 70% Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 72 | 11.27% | — | Dec 1991 | MFTNX vs FASGX | |
| AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class Y | Systematic Trend | 69 | 15.25% | — | Jul 2010 | MFTNX vs ASFYX |
Often Compared With MFTNX
Investors most often compare MFTNX with AHLT, DBMF, SPY. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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