MFS Moderate Allocation Fund (MMAIX) 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 MMAIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MMAIX
MMAIX charges 0.65% annually. There are 265 mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity 70% Allocation Fund | 0.02% | — | Jan 2022 | MMAIX vs FRGAX | |
| PGIM 60/40 Allocation Fund | 0.03% | — | Sep 2017 | MMAIX vs PALDX | |
| TIAA-CREF Lifestyle Aggressive Growth Fund | 0.04% | — | Dec 2011 | MMAIX vs TSAIX | |
| Baron WealthBuilder Fund | 0.05% | — | Dec 2017 | MMAIX vs BWBIX | |
| Fidelity Sustainable Multi-Asset Fund | 0.05% | — | Feb 2022 | MMAIX vs FYMIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MMAIX
MMAIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 35. There are 479 mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | 99 | — | Nov 2003 | MMAIX vs STDAX | |
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund Class I | 98 | — | Dec 2002 | MMAIX vs TIBIX | |
| Allspring Diversified Capital Builder Fund | 97 | — | Jan 1998 | MMAIX vs EKBAX | |
| Nuveen Flexible Income Fund | 97 | — | Dec 2009 | MMAIX vs NWQIX | |
| Fidelity Strategic Real Return Fund Class K6 | 96 | — | Sep 2005 | MMAIX vs FSRKX |
Top Performing MMAIX Alternatives (YTD)
MMAIX is at 4.48% YTD. There are 416 mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 36.56%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Diversified Capital Builder Fund | 36.56% | — | Jan 1998 | MMAIX vs EKBAX | |
| Greenspring Fund | 21.59% | — | Jun 1983 | MMAIX vs GRSPX | |
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund Class I | 17.96% | — | Dec 2002 | MMAIX vs TIBIX | |
| MH Elite Small Cap Fund of Funds Fund | 17.53% | — | Aug 1998 | MMAIX vs MHELX | |
| Disciplined Growth Investors Fund | 17.45% | — | Aug 2011 | MMAIX vs DGIFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MMAIX
MMAIX has 7.16% 1-year volatility. There are 193 mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.86%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | 0.86% | — | Nov 2003 | MMAIX vs STDAX | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Multi-Asset Capita... | 2.63% | — | Apr 2012 | MMAIX vs SCLAX | |
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Conservative Strategy F... | 2.80% | — | Nov 2003 | MMAIX vs SICIX | |
| Ave Maria Bond Fund | 2.93% | — | Apr 2003 | MMAIX vs AVEFX | |
| American Funds College 2027 Fund | 3.03% | — | Sep 2012 | MMAIX vs CSTAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MMAIX
MMAIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.22%. There are 260 mutual funds in the Diversified Portfolio category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.36%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Asset Allocation Trust Defensive Strategy Allo... | -0.36% | — | Nov 2003 | MMAIX vs STDAX | |
| Fidelity Strategic Real Return Fund Class K6 | -1.93% | — | Sep 2005 | MMAIX vs FSRKX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Strategic Real Return Fund Class ... | -1.94% | — | Oct 2018 | MMAIX vs FIQDX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Strategic Real Return Fund Class ... | -1.99% | — | Sep 2005 | MMAIX vs FCSRX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Strategic Real Return Fund Class ... | -2.05% | — | Sep 2005 | MMAIX vs FSIRX |
Other Mutual Funds from MFS
The 10 most viewed MFS mutual funds shown here include MIEIX, MEIKX, MDIJX and span 4 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 9 | 3.25% | — | Jan 1996 | MMAIX vs MIEIX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 23 | 4.52% | — | May 2006 | MMAIX vs MEIKX | |
| MFS International Diversification Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 35 | 10.27% | — | Sep 2004 | MMAIX vs MDIJX | |
| MFS Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Value Equities | 23 | 4.47% | — | Feb 1996 | MMAIX vs MEIIX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9 | -0.34% | — | Jan 1935 | MMAIX vs MIGFX | |
| MFS Growth R6 | Large Cap Growth Equities | 14 | 6.33% | — | Jun 2012 | MMAIX vs MFEKX | |
| MFS Growth I | Large Cap Growth Equities | 14 | 6.29% | — | Jul 1997 | MMAIX vs MFEIX | |
| MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Growth Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 24 | 7.26% | — | — | MMAIX vs MINIX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 22 | 4.37% | — | Jan 1996 | MMAIX vs MEIAX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Trust | Large Cap Blend Equities | 40 | 8.10% | — | Jul 1924 | MMAIX vs MITTX |
Often Compared With MMAIX
Investors most often compare MMAIX with FPURX, FBALX, VWELX. These 17 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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