PIMCO TRENDS Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class A (PQTAX) Alternatives
PIMCO TRENDS Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class A (PQTAX) 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 PQTAX. 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 PQTAX
PQTAX charges 1.81% annually. Among mutual funds in the Systematic Trend category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PQTAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 1.25% | Jan 5, 2010 | PQTAX vs AQMIX | |
| Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 1.30% | Sep 27, 2012 | PQTAX vs CSAIX | |
| Redwood Systematic Macro Trend ("SMarT") Fund | 1.30% | Nov 1, 2017 | PQTAX vs RWSIX | |
| Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 1.33% | Feb 28, 2012 | PQTAX vs GFIRX | |
| Altegris Futures Evolution Strategy Fund | 1.34% | Oct 30, 2011 | PQTAX vs EVOIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PQTAX
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 | PQTAX vs AQMNX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 94 | Jan 5, 2010 | PQTAX vs AQMIX | |
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund | 92 | Mar 21, 2011 | PQTAX vs LFMAX | |
| AQR Trend Total Return Fund | 91 | Dec 16, 2021 | PQTAX vs QNZNX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy HV Fund | 90 | Jul 15, 2013 | PQTAX vs QMHIX |
Top Performing PQTAX Alternatives (YTD)
PQTAX 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 | PQTAX vs QMHIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy HV Fund Class N | 14.53% | Jul 16, 2013 | PQTAX vs QMHNX | |
| LoCorr Market Trend Fund | 12.97% | Jun 29, 2014 | PQTAX vs LOTIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 10.24% | Jan 5, 2010 | PQTAX vs AQMIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class N | 10.02% | Jan 6, 2010 | PQTAX vs AQMNX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PQTAX
PQTAX 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 | PQTAX vs LFMAX | |
| LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund | 6.96% | Dec 29, 2011 | PQTAX vs LCSIX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class A | 7.63% | Aug 29, 2014 | PQTAX vs ABYAX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class I | 7.65% | Jul 1, 2014 | PQTAX vs ABYIX | |
| PIMCO TRENDS Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 8.73% | Dec 30, 2013 | PQTAX vs PQTPX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PQTAX
PQTAX 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 | PQTAX vs LFMAX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class A | -4.30% | Aug 29, 2014 | PQTAX vs ABYAX | |
| LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund | -4.31% | Dec 29, 2011 | PQTAX vs LCSIX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class I | -4.36% | Jul 1, 2014 | PQTAX vs ABYIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class N | -5.29% | Jan 6, 2010 | PQTAX vs AQMNX |
Other Mutual Funds from PIMCO
Most popular PIMCO mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 81 | -1.36% | Mar 30, 2007 | PQTAX vs PIMIX | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class A | Multisector Bonds | 78 | -1.42% | Apr 2, 2007 | PQTAX vs PONAX | |
| PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 53 | -1.02% | — | PQTAX vs PTTRX | |
| PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund | Multisector Bonds | 3 | -4.21% | Dec 20, 2001 | PQTAX vs PCN | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class I-2 | Total Bond Market | 80 | -1.37% | — | PQTAX vs PONPX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Long Duration Fund Class I | Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed | 10 | -9.19% | Aug 31, 2007 | PQTAX vs PSLDX | |
| PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II | Multisector Bonds | 11 | -5.40% | Oct 27, 2004 | PQTAX vs PFN | |
| PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) | Global Bonds | 24 | -2.23% | Dec 1, 1992 | PQTAX vs PFORX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS International Fund (U.S. Dollar-H... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 24 | -0.85% | Oct 31, 2003 | PQTAX vs PISIX | |
| PIMCO RAE US Small Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 28 | -0.95% | Jun 5, 2015 | PQTAX vs PMJIX |
Often Compared With PQTAX
What investors most often compare with PQTAX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQR Diversifying Strategies Fund | Multistrategy | 89 | 2.86% | Jun 7, 2020 | PQTAX vs QDSIX |
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