Franklin Mutual Quest Fund (MQIFX) Alternatives
Franklin Mutual Quest Fund (MQIFX) belongs to the Global Allocation category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MQIFX. 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 MQIFX
MQIFX charges 0.78% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Allocation category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MQIFX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Implementation Fund | 0.02% | Feb 29, 2012 | MQIFX vs GIMFX | |
| Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio | 0.19% | Jan 1, 1998 | MQIFX vs GGSIX | |
| Voya Global Perspectives Portfolio | 0.20% | Apr 30, 2013 | MQIFX vs IPIRX | |
| MH Elite Select Portfolio of Funds Fund | 0.21% | Apr 5, 2006 | MQIFX vs MHESX | |
| Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund - Moderate | 0.25% | Dec 29, 2005 | MQIFX vs JNSMX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MQIFX
Among mutual funds in the Global Allocation 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund | 98 | Dec 23, 2002 | MQIFX vs TIBAX | |
| Hartford Real Asset Fund | 97 | May 27, 2010 | MQIFX vs HRLYX | |
| GMO Benchmark-Free Fund | 97 | Jun 14, 2011 | MQIFX vs GBFFX | |
| GMO Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | 96 | Jul 22, 2003 | MQIFX vs GBMFX | |
| GMO Implementation Fund | 96 | Feb 29, 2012 | MQIFX vs GIMFX |
Top Performing MQIFX Alternatives (YTD)
MQIFX alternatives from the Global Allocation category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Absolute Return Fund | 14.79% | Feb 29, 2012 | MQIFX vs WARAX | |
| Hartford Real Asset Fund | 10.68% | May 27, 2010 | MQIFX vs HRLYX | |
| Wilmington Real Asset Fund | 10.27% | Jun 30, 2003 | MQIFX vs WMRIX | |
| Cohen & Steers Real Assets Fund Inc | 10.26% | Jan 30, 2012 | MQIFX vs RAPZX | |
| Principal Diversified Real Asset Fund | 9.23% | Mar 15, 2010 | MQIFX vs PDRDX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MQIFX
MQIFX alternatives from the Global Allocation category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund | 4.95% | Dec 10, 2017 | MQIFX vs PFADX | |
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund Class I | 5.78% | Mar 24, 2011 | MQIFX vs LFMIX | |
| MH Elite Income Fund of Funds | 6.46% | Aug 14, 2011 | MQIFX vs MHEIX | |
| Principal Diversified Select Real Asset Fund | 6.83% | Jul 2, 2019 | MQIFX vs PDSYX | |
| Nuveen Real Asset Income Fund | 6.94% | Sep 12, 2011 | MQIFX vs NRIIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MQIFX
MQIFX alternatives from the Global Allocation category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund Class I | -3.08% | Mar 24, 2011 | MQIFX vs LFMIX | |
| PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund | -4.21% | Dec 10, 2017 | MQIFX vs PFADX | |
| MH Elite Income Fund of Funds | -4.54% | Aug 14, 2011 | MQIFX vs MHEIX | |
| Allspring Absolute Return Fund | -5.06% | Feb 29, 2012 | MQIFX vs WARAX | |
| Principal Diversified Select Real Asset Fund | -5.32% | Jul 2, 2019 | MQIFX vs PDSYX |
Other Mutual Funds from Franklin Templeton
Most popular Franklin Templeton mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin DynaTech Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -15.24% | Jan 2, 1968 | MQIFX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 94 | -2.21% | May 18, 1969 | MQIFX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 82 | 2.15% | — | MQIFX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -8.53% | Apr 1, 1948 | MQIFX vs FKGRX | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -4.58% | Jan 14, 1987 | MQIFX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 42 | 20.88% | Jun 10, 2011 | MQIFX vs EMO | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -12.79% | Aug 29, 1997 | MQIFX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 18 | -10.22% | Oct 24, 1983 | MQIFX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 86 | 2.21% | Aug 28, 1997 | MQIFX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -6.24% | Mar 10, 1970 | MQIFX vs SHAPX |
Often Compared With MQIFX
What investors most often compare with MQIFX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | MQIFX vs SPY | |
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 46 | -7.05% | Feb 17, 1988 | MQIFX vs FXAIX | |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 20 | -4.67% | — | MQIFX vs BRK-B |
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