PIMCO TRENDS Managed Futures Strategy Fund Institutional Class (PQTIX) Alternatives
PIMCO TRENDS Managed Futures Strategy Fund Institutional Class (PQTIX) 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 PQTIX. 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 PQTIX
PQTIX charges 1.54% annually. Among mutual funds in the Systematic Trend category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PQTIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 1.25% | Jan 5, 2010 | PQTIX vs AQMIX | |
| Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 1.30% | Sep 27, 2012 | PQTIX vs CSAIX | |
| Redwood Systematic Macro Trend ("SMarT") Fund | 1.30% | Nov 1, 2017 | PQTIX vs RWSIX | |
| Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 1.33% | Feb 28, 2012 | PQTIX vs GFIRX | |
| Altegris Futures Evolution Strategy Fund | 1.34% | Oct 30, 2011 | PQTIX vs EVOIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PQTIX
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 | PQTIX vs AQMNX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 94 | Jan 5, 2010 | PQTIX vs AQMIX | |
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund | 92 | Mar 21, 2011 | PQTIX vs LFMAX | |
| AQR Trend Total Return Fund | 91 | Dec 16, 2021 | PQTIX vs QNZNX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy HV Fund | 90 | Jul 15, 2013 | PQTIX vs QMHIX |
Top Performing PQTIX Alternatives (YTD)
PQTIX 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 | PQTIX vs QMHIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy HV Fund Class N | 14.53% | Jul 16, 2013 | PQTIX vs QMHNX | |
| LoCorr Market Trend Fund | 12.97% | Jun 29, 2014 | PQTIX vs LOTIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 10.24% | Jan 5, 2010 | PQTIX vs AQMIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class N | 10.02% | Jan 6, 2010 | PQTIX vs AQMNX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PQTIX
PQTIX 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 | PQTIX vs LFMAX | |
| LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund | 6.96% | Dec 29, 2011 | PQTIX vs LCSIX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class A | 7.63% | Aug 29, 2014 | PQTIX vs ABYAX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class I | 7.65% | Jul 1, 2014 | PQTIX vs ABYIX | |
| PIMCO TRENDS Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 8.73% | Dec 30, 2013 | PQTIX vs PQTPX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PQTIX
PQTIX 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 | PQTIX vs LFMAX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class A | -4.30% | Aug 29, 2014 | PQTIX vs ABYAX | |
| LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund | -4.31% | Dec 29, 2011 | PQTIX vs LCSIX | |
| Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund Class I | -4.36% | Jul 1, 2014 | PQTIX vs ABYIX | |
| AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class N | -5.29% | Jan 6, 2010 | PQTIX 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 | PQTIX vs PIMIX | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class A | Multisector Bonds | 78 | -1.42% | Apr 2, 2007 | PQTIX vs PONAX | |
| PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 53 | -1.02% | — | PQTIX vs PTTRX | |
| PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund | Multisector Bonds | 3 | -4.21% | Dec 20, 2001 | PQTIX vs PCN | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class I-2 | Total Bond Market | 80 | -1.37% | — | PQTIX vs PONPX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Long Duration Fund Class I | Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed | 10 | -9.19% | Aug 31, 2007 | PQTIX vs PSLDX | |
| PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II | Multisector Bonds | 11 | -5.40% | Oct 27, 2004 | PQTIX vs PFN | |
| PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) | Global Bonds | 24 | -2.23% | Dec 1, 1992 | PQTIX vs PFORX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS International Fund (U.S. Dollar-H... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 24 | -0.85% | Oct 31, 2003 | PQTIX vs PISIX | |
| PIMCO RAE US Small Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 28 | -0.95% | Jun 5, 2015 | PQTIX vs PMJIX |
Often Compared With PQTIX
What investors most often compare with PQTIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return Stacked Bonds & Managed Futures ETF | Nontraditional Bonds | 54 | 5.19% | Feb 7, 2023 | PQTIX vs RSBT | |
| iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | Hedge Fund, Actively Managed | 95 | 7.87% | May 8, 2019 | PQTIX vs DBMF |
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